$94+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CMH
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 1, 2026.
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/122:50 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop11h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/195:48 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$169
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/243:50 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 10/268:34 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$187
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/253:50 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 10/288:34 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/266:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Wed 9/28:27 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30![Frontier logo]()
$208
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 8/316:15 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop19h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/28:27 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$213
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 9/216:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 10m
Frontier
Fri 9/254:30 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop26h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30![Frontier logo]()
$218
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/196:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/95:48 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$219
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/284:50 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/145:48 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$222
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/24:50 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/48:27 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop15h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$223
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/316:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Fri 9/48:27 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28![Frontier logo]()
$244
Best flights from San Diego to ColumbusDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Columbus that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 1, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Columbus that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 1, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/274:50 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/315:35 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Mon 10/261:18 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 40m
Delta
Fri 10/307:00 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 13m
Delta
Deal found 7/27![Delta logo]()
$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/2612:20 pm
SAN
- CMH
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Wed 9/211:45 am
CMH
- SAN
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/30![Southwest logo]()
$317
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/191:25 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 38m
Delta
Sun 8/236:35 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Deal found 7/28![Delta logo]()
$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/281:55 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Fri 10/306:15 am
CMH
- SAN
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27![Southwest logo]()
$322
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/12:50 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop11h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/27:02 am
CMH
- SAN
2 stops12h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$325
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/296:20 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Sat 9/512:50 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/29![Southwest logo]()
$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/16:20 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Wed 9/211:45 am
CMH
- SAN
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/31![Southwest logo]()
$337
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/129:15 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 11/158:25 am
CMH
- SAN
2 stops13h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$380
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 9/214:15 pm
SAN
- CMH
Nonstop4h 25m
Southwest
Fri 9/259:30 am
CMH
- SAN
Nonstop4h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/30![Southwest logo]()
$347
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/912:35 pm
SAN
- CMH
Nonstop4h 10m
Southwest
Mon 10/1210:00 am
CMH
- SAN
Nonstop4h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28![Southwest logo]()
$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 9/34:15 pm
SAN
- CMH
Nonstop4h 25m
Southwest
Mon 9/76:10 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/31![Southwest logo]()
$358
Last-minute flights from San Diego to ColumbusDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Columbus. Data last updated August 1, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Columbus. Data last updated August 1, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/196:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/95:48 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$219
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/266:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Wed 9/28:27 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30![Frontier logo]()
$208
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/274:50 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/315:35 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$272
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/284:50 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/145:48 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$197
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/286:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Fri 9/48:27 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31![Frontier logo]()
$254
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 8/316:15 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop19h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/28:27 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$213
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/316:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Fri 9/48:27 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28![Frontier logo]()
$244
One-way flights from San Diego to ColumbusSearch for one-way flight options from San Diego to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 1, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 1, 2026.
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/293:50 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$94
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/87:15 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop18h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$99
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/253:50 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$104
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/186:15 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop19h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$109
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/266:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30![Frontier logo]()
$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/26:25 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops32h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30![Frontier logo]()
$119
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/246:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31![Frontier logo]()
$120
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/224:54 pm
SAN
- CMH
2 stops45h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29![Frontier logo]()
$121
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/306:25 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops33h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28![Frontier logo]()
$122
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/196:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27![Frontier logo]()
$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 8/316:25 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops32h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30![Frontier logo]()
$127
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 August 1, 2026.
Round-trip from | $169 (Trip.com) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $94 (Alaska Airlines) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $377 |
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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 August 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Columbus that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Thu 8/27
4:50 pm-5:08 am
1 stop9h 18m
Columbus
Mon 8/31
5:35 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop9h 09m
$277
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Mon 10/26
1:18 pm-11:58 pm
1 stop7h 40m
Columbus
Fri 10/30
7:00 am-11:13 am
1 stop7h 13m
$317
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Wed 8/26
12:20 pm-10:50 pm
2 stops7h 30m
Columbus
Wed 9/2
11:45 am-6:55 pm
2 stops10h 10m
$317
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Wed 8/19
1:25 pm-11:03 pm
1 stop6h 38m
Columbus
Sun 8/23
6:35 am-10:20 am
1 stop6h 45m
$317
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Wed 10/28
1:55 pm-10:40 pm
1 stop5h 45m
Columbus
Fri 10/30
6:15 am-12:15 pm
2 stops9h 00m
$322
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Tue 9/1
2:50 pm-5:08 am
1 stop11h 18m
Columbus
Wed 9/2
7:02 am-4:42 pm
2 stops12h 40m
$325
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Sat 8/29
6:20 am-5:15 pm
2 stops7h 55m
Columbus
Sat 9/5
12:50 pm-5:10 pm
2 stops7h 20m
$327
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Tue 9/1
6:20 am-8:30 pm
2 stops11h 10m
Columbus
Wed 9/2
11:45 am-6:55 pm
2 stops10h 10m
$337
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Mon 9/21
4:15 pm-11:40 pm
Nonstop4h 25m
Columbus
Fri 9/25
9:30 am-11:00 am
Nonstop4h 30m
$347
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Fri 10/9
12:35 pm-7:45 pm
Nonstop4h 10m
Columbus
Mon 10/12
10:00 am-11:45 am
Nonstop4h 45m
$347
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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
SAN-C01
SAN-CMH
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 $324). Flying from San Diego to Columbus in June is currently the most expensive (average of $489). 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 August 1, 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Diego to Columbus flights typically cost between $306 and $513 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $169 on Alaska Airlines (Sep 12-Sep 19).
How often are flights from San Diego to Columbus delayed?
About 22% of weekly flights between San Diego and Columbus have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 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?
Saturday 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 22% of flights being delayed.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Columbus?
Booking 43 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 August 1, 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.
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$105 | Average$240 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$230 | Average$448 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$395 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$266 | Average$468 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$266 | Average$446 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$435 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$378 | Average$568 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |