$105+ 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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CMH
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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 May 5, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 7/86:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Wed 7/154:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/296:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$230
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/256:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$244
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/256:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Fri 5/296:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Sun 5/316:05 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops21h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1![Frontier logo]()
$251
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/226:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$254
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/226:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Fri 5/296:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$260
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/156:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Mon 5/186:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1![Frontier logo]()
$262
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/2710:11 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop16h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/16:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop16h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$285
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 May 5, 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 May 5, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 7/92:55 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Mon 7/133:55 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4![Southwest logo]()
$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 5/2311:33 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 42m
Delta
Wed 5/2710:36 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 44m
Delta
Deal found 5/2![Delta logo]()
$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 10/36:28 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 10/147:25 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4![United Airlines logo]()
$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 7/2010:40 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Mon 7/273:55 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/3![Southwest logo]()
$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2712:41 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 44m
Delta
Wed 6/177:00 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 29m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/239:30 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 32m
Delta
Thu 7/3010:00 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 00m
Delta
Deal found 4/30![Delta logo]()
$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 5/2311:50 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 40m
Delta
Tue 5/262:03 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 26m
Delta
Deal found 5/2![Delta logo]()
$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Mon 5/256:20 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 6/911:03 am
CMH
- SAN
2 stops11h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$422
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/182:35 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Sun 5/2412:10 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4![Southwest logo]()
$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sun 5/3110:40 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 6/28:19 am
CMH
- SAN
2 stops14h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$422
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/212:30 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 22m
Delta
Mon 5/257:52 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Deal found 4/30![Delta logo]()
$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/2512:41 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 40m
Delta
Tue 5/267:05 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 11m
Delta
Deal found 5/4![Delta logo]()
$388
Last-minute flights from San Diego to ColumbusDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Columbus. Data last updated May 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Columbus. Data last updated May 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/156:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Mon 5/186:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1![Frontier logo]()
$262
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/226:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$254
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/226:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Fri 5/296:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$260
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/256:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$244
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/256:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Fri 5/296:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/2710:11 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop16h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/16:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop16h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$285
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/296:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Sun 5/316:05 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops21h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1![Frontier logo]()
$251
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/48:04 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/86:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$295
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 May 5, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/106:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/279:37 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops28h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$113
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/16:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$119
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Mon 8/246:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/304:17 pm
SAN
- CMH
2 stops21h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/246:25 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops31h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$133
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Fri 5/226:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/266:25 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops51h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/176:25 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops31h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$144
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 May 5, 2026.
Round-trip from | $210 (Frontier) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $105 (Frontier) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $398 |
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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 May 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Columbus that are best for you.
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Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Thu 7/9
2:55 pm-12:35 am
1 stop6h 40m
Columbus
Mon 7/13
3:55 pm-9:45 pm
1 stop8h 50m
$317
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Sat 5/23
11:33 am-9:15 pm
1 stop6h 42m
Columbus
Wed 5/27
10:36 am-2:20 pm
1 stop6h 44m
$317
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Sat 10/3
6:28 pm-5:16 am
1 stop7h 48m
Columbus
Wed 10/14
7:25 am-11:35 am
1 stop7h 10m
$317
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Mon 7/20
10:40 pm-10:15 am
1 stop8h 35m
Columbus
Mon 7/27
3:55 pm-9:45 pm
1 stop8h 50m
$317
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Wed 5/27
12:41 pm-12:25 am
1 stop8h 44m
Columbus
Wed 6/17
7:00 am-1:29 pm
1 stop9h 29m
$317
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Thu 7/23
9:30 pm-9:02 am
1 stop8h 32m
Columbus
Thu 7/30
10:00 am-5:00 pm
1 stop10h 00m
$337
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Sat 5/23
11:50 am-11:30 pm
1 stop8h 40m
Columbus
Tue 5/26
2:03 pm-8:29 pm
1 stop9h 26m
$348
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Thu 5/21
2:30 pm-11:52 pm
1 stop6h 22m
Columbus
Mon 5/25
7:52 pm-11:41 pm
1 stop6h 49m
$368
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Mon 5/25
12:41 pm-11:21 pm
1 stop7h 40m
Columbus
Tue 5/26
7:05 am-11:16 am
1 stop7h 11m
$388
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Mon 5/18
2:35 pm-11:45 pm
1 stop6h 10m
Columbus
Sun 5/24
12:10 pm-7:30 pm
1 stop10h 20m
$405
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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
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Columbus?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbus (average of $116). 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 May 5, 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 130 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 14% 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 May 5, 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
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$105 | Average$250 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$142 | Average$291 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$230 | Average$419 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$246 | Average$387 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$266 | Average$468 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$266 | Average$439 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$413 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$378 | Average$671 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |