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$64+ 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CMH
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Columbus are usually found in April or February, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$150
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$64
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$479
From San Diego to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:15 amSAN - CMH
1 stop13h 14mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/1012:53 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop8h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$150
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/286:25 amSAN - CMH
2 stops13h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/412:53 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop13h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$245
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1312:05 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop25h 25mFrontier
Sun 8/175:25 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop19h 27mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/197:15 amSAN - CMH
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/266:30 amCMH - SAN
1 stop10h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$290

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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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Depart

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San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Mon 9/8

6:15 am-10:29 pm

1 stop13h 14m

Columbus

Wed 9/10

12:53 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$150

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 8/28

6:25 am-10:42 pm

2 stops13h 17m

Columbus

Thu 9/4

12:53 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$245

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 8/13

12:05 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Columbus

Sun 8/17

5:25 pm-9:52 am

1 stop19h 27m

$265

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 9/30

2:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Columbus

Sat 10/4

10:26 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$307

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 9/17

6:15 am-10:29 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$64

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Sat 8/30

12:12 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop28h 33m

$127

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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 July 25, 2025.

Booking 69 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from San Diego to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 July 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Columbus is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Columbus. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Columbus flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Columbus, such as Delta, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,238 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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 5 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Columbus is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $150 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $265 and $307 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 65% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from San Diego to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Columbus

Discover the top 5 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$327Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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