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$66+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CMH
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/266:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop9h 58m
Frontier
Mon 3/28:13 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop6h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop9h 58m
Frontier
Sun 3/82:51 pm
CMH
-
SAN
2 stops32h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$204
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/171:05 pm
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 3/234:55 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop8h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Sat 2/215:22 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop8h 26m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/242:10 pm
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 3/39:05 am
CMH
-
SAN
2 stops8h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/710:30 pm
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop8h 31m
Delta
Wed 4/295:00 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop9h 25m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/119:45 am
SAN
-
CMH
2 stops45h 14m
Frontier
Mon 2/168:13 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop28h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/137:00 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop6h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 5/195:40 am
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop8h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2112:16 pm
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop6h 56m
United Airlines
Sat 2/282:25 pm
CMH
-
SAN
2 stops9h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/132:00 pm
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop6h 58m
Delta
Sat 5/169:55 am
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1111:03 am
SAN
-
CMH
2 stops8h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 3/164:55 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop8h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$297

Find flight deals from San Diego to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus (C01). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$168
(Frontier)

One-way from

$66
(Trip.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$378
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Columbus that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 2/26

6:25 am-7:23 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

8:13 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 55m

$168

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 3/5

6:25 am-7:23 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Columbus

Sun 3/8

2:51 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops32h 42m

$204

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 3/17

1:05 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Columbus

Mon 3/23

4:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$253

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 3/26

10:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 40m

Columbus

Mon 3/30

6:59 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$257

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 2/25

12:16 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Columbus

Wed 3/4

3:30 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$257

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 2/18

6:25 am-5:13 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Columbus

Sat 2/21

5:22 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$257

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 2/24

2:10 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Columbus

Tue 3/3

9:05 am-3:00 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$262

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 5/19

10:10 pm-11:41 am

1 stop10h 31m

Columbus

Tue 5/26

1:35 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$277

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 7/9

12:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Columbus

Sun 7/12

5:40 am-10:11 am

1 stop7h 31m

$277

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Fri 3/6

10:30 pm-9:41 am

1 stop8h 11m

Columbus

Sun 3/8

5:30 am-8:47 am

1 stop7h 17m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Columbus

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Columbus. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Columbus. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Columbus?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbus (average of $101). Flying from San Diego to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $273). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Columbus as you normally would.

How often are flights from San Diego to Columbus delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between San Diego and Columbus have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Diego to Columbus flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Diego to Columbus flights?

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Columbus, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,393 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Columbus?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Columbus from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Columbus?

    Airlines like Frontier, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego to Columbus in about 7h 39m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 19m. The distance from San Diego to Columbus is about 1959 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Columbus round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Columbus is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $116 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $184 and $230 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 71% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Columbus one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $73. Users have also found prices from $112 and $130 on Frontier and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Columbus?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $233. While the most popular route (San Diego - Columbus) can be booked for $253 on average, our data indicates $571 when flying from San Diego to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Columbus?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbus (average of $101). Flying from San Diego to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $273). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Columbus

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$116Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$184Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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