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$84+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus

SAN — CMH
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Columbus

Tue 12/87:15 am -
1 stop10h 25m
Wed 12/98:10 am -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 11/2$157
Fri 12/45:38 pm -
1 stop24h 02m
Sun 12/137:01 pm -
1 stop7h 57m
Deal found 11/2$218
Fri 12/116:43 pm -
1 stop22h 57m
Mon 12/148:10 am -
2 stops16h 25m
Deal found 11/2$235
Tue 11/246:30 am -
1 stop8h 28m
Tue 12/13:55 pm -
2 stops22h 42m
Deal found 10/31$260
Sat 11/215:29 pm -
1 stop18h 55m
Tue 12/13:55 pm -
2 stops22h 42m
Deal found 10/30$264
Thu 12/36:30 am -
1 stop8h 36m
Mon 12/712:53 pm -
2 stops14h 05m
Deal found 11/2$269
Sat 11/216:30 am -
2 stops24h 03m
Thu 12/36:51 pm -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 10/31$278
Sat 12/194:16 pm -
1 stop20h 22m
Thu 12/314:33 pm -
1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 11/1$287
Wed 12/231:24 pm -
2 stops26h 29m
Thu 12/314:33 pm -
1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 11/2$296

Find flight deals from San Diego to Columbus

Round-trip from

$157
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$84
(Orbitz)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$392
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 ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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San DiegoColumbus

SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus

SANCMH

San Diego

Mon 11/30

10:30 pm-10:21 am

1 stop8h 51m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

San DiegoColumbus

SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 12/1

9:45 pm-9:51 am

1 stop9h 06m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

San DiegoColumbus

SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus

SANCMH

San Diego

Fri 12/11

10:10 pm-9:56 am

1 stop8h 46m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

San DiegoColumbus

SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus

SANCMH

San Diego

Fri 11/27

3:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$206
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoColumbus

SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus

SANCMH

San Diego

Fri 12/11

1:10 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$214

San DiegoColumbus

SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus

SANCMH

San Diego

Sun 11/15

6:25 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$219

San DiegoColumbus

SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 11/12

10:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop7h 50m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$219

San DiegoColumbus

SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus

SANCMH

San Diego

Mon 11/23

6:26 pm-10:00 am

2 stops12h 34m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$249

San DiegoColumbus

SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus

SANCMH

San Diego

Mon 1/11

1:34 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Columbus

Tue 1/19

6:38 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$367

San DiegoColumbus

SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus

SANCMH

San Diego

Fri 12/11

6:20 am-3:54 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Columbus

Sun 1/3

7:05 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$367

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbus (average of $298). 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?

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 $472 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $157 on Alaska Airlines (Dec 8-Dec 9).

How often are flights from San Diego to Columbus delayed?

About 33% of weekly flights between San Diego and Columbus have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 148 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?

Wednesday 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 33% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 48 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

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

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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

  • 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 6 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest fly from San Diego to Columbus in about 6h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16m. 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 American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $229 and $245 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 $138 and $138 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $258. While the most popular route (San Diego - Columbus) can be booked for $157 on average, our data indicates $673 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 $298). 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Columbus

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$105Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$248Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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