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$120+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus

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SAN — CMH
Jul 18 — Jul 251
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Columbus
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/156:25 am
SAN
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CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Wed 7/224:47 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Thu 8/1310:10 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop25h 17m
Frontier
Mon 8/173:22 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop11h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/136:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Wed 7/224:47 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$280
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/236:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop6h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/255:48 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop8h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$284
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/16:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Wed 7/84:47 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop19h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/15$290
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/196:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Fri 6/264:47 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop18h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/159:55 pm
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop10h 40m
Southwest
Tue 7/213:25 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/18$302
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/246:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Fri 6/264:47 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop18h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$303
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop6h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/157:02 am
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop10h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$304
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/147:15 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Tue 7/2112:45 pm
CMH
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/16$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/299:55 pm
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop10h 53m
Delta
Mon 8/35:13 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop8h 47m
Delta
Deal found 6/16$312

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 June 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$240
(Frontier)

One-way from

$120
(Priceline)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$449
From San Diego to Columbus
One-way flight from San Diego to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 8/25

3:50 pm-5:08 am

1 stop10h 18m

Columbus

Wed 8/26

5:35 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$307

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 8/19

6:29 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Columbus

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-11:07 am

1 stop8h 07m

$312

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 8/19

6:20 am-6:40 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Columbus

Sun 8/23

5:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$317

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Mon 8/10

6:20 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Columbus

Mon 8/17

7:05 am-11:15 am

1 stop7h 10m

$317

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 7/15

1:10 pm-12:25 am

1 stop8h 15m

Columbus

Tue 7/21

5:35 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$322
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 7/2

6:27 pm-5:15 am

1 stop7h 48m

Columbus

Thu 7/16

5:30 am-9:29 am

1 stop6h 59m

$361

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 9/17

11:45 am-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Columbus

Sat 9/19

12:00 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$388

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Fri 9/18

9:45 pm-10:01 am

1 stop9h 16m

Columbus

Mon 9/21

6:25 am-10:19 am

1 stop6h 54m

$418

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 9/16

2:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 50m

Columbus

Sat 9/19

10:32 am-8:45 pm

2 stops13h 13m

$422

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Sat 7/4

10:30 am-9:40 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Columbus

Sat 7/11

9:15 am-1:30 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$433

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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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbus (average of $105). Flying from San Diego to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 June 18, 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Columbus?

How often are flights from San Diego to Columbus delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between San Diego and Columbus have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 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 Monday 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 14% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 44 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.

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 June 18, 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

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 Delta and Southwest fly from San Diego to Columbus in about 9h 01m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 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 $105 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $230 and $247 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 73% 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $87. Users have also found prices from $121 and $138 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $287. While the most popular route (San Diego - Columbus) can be booked for $274 on average, our data indicates $500 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbus (average of $105). Flying from San Diego to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 June 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$105Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$247Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$266Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$378Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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