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$80+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus

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SAN — CMH
Apr 19 — Apr 261
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Columbus

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Columbus
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/166:25 am
SAN
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CMH
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Thu 4/308:08 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop30h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$158
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop9h 33m
Frontier
Mon 4/276:44 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop8h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$198
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 5/16:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop9h 48m
Frontier
Mon 5/47:58 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop7h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 5/86:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Mon 5/116:43 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sat 5/96:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
2 stops13h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/116:43 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$239
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/176:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Sun 4/198:19 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop15h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$241
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1612:25 pm
SAN
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CMH
1 stop28h 08m
Frontier
Sun 4/198:19 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop15h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 5/139:37 am
SAN
-
CMH
2 stops28h 33m
Frontier
Fri 5/156:43 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop16h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$253

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 March 20, 2026.

Round-trip from

$158
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$80
(WAYA)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$368
From San Diego to Columbus
One-way flight from San Diego to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 4/8

12:10 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Columbus

Sun 4/12

5:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop7h 05m

$317

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 8/13

2:00 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Columbus

Sun 8/16

6:00 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$317

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Sat 5/9

1:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop7h 35m

Columbus

Mon 5/11

6:44 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$317

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 5/21

10:40 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Columbus

Wed 5/27

1:10 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$322

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 5/21

10:40 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Columbus

Thu 5/28

3:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$322

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 4/1

10:40 pm-9:55 am

1 stop8h 15m

Columbus

Sun 4/19

7:10 am-10:30 am

1 stop6h 20m

$341

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 4/1

6:20 am-6:25 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Columbus

Sun 4/5

5:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop7h 05m

$345

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 3/31

12:55 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Columbus

Sun 4/5

7:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 25m

$345

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 3/31

10:23 am-10:03 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Columbus

Fri 4/3

5:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop7h 10m

$345
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Mon 4/27

11:10 am-6:35 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Columbus

Thu 4/30

1:05 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$353

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Columbus

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Cheapflights Insights

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 March 13, 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 $137). Flying from San Diego to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 March 20, 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 144 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 12% 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 March 20, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Columbus, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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 7 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest fly from San Diego to Columbus in about 6h 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 27m. 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 $188 and $230 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 70% 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 $99. Users have also found prices from $112 and $125 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 $354. While the most popular route (San Diego - Columbus) can be booked for $264 on average, our data indicates $467 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 $137). Flying from San Diego to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Columbus

Discover the top 7 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 March 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$116Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$188Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$266Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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