$66+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus (CMH)
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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CMH
Feb 28 — Mar 71
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Columbus
Cheapest flights from San Diego to ColumbusExplore 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 January 29, 2026.
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 January 29, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/266:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 58m
Frontier
Mon 3/28:13 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28![Frontier logo]()
$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 3/56:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 58m
Frontier
Sun 3/82:51 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops32h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28![Frontier logo]()
$204
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/171:05 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 3/234:55 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26![United Airlines logo]()
$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/186:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Sat 2/215:22 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 26m
Delta
Deal found 1/27![Delta logo]()
$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/242:10 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 3/39:05 am
CMH
- SAN
2 stops8h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27![United Airlines logo]()
$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 4/710:30 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 31m
Delta
Wed 4/295:00 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 25m
Delta
Deal found 1/27![Delta logo]()
$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/119:45 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops45h 14m
Frontier
Mon 2/168:13 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop28h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28![Frontier logo]()
$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/137:00 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 5/195:40 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28![United Airlines logo]()
$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2112:16 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 56m
United Airlines
Sat 2/282:25 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops9h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28![United Airlines logo]()
$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 5/132:00 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 58m
Delta
Sat 5/169:55 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Deal found 1/28![Delta logo]()
$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1111:03 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops8h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 3/164:55 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27![United Airlines logo]()
$297
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 (CMH). 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 January 29, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $168 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $66 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $378 |
Good one-way deal | $571 or less |
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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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Columbus Airport that are best for you.
Fly from
San Diego
Fly to
Columbus
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Thu 2/26
6:25 am-7:23 pm
1 stop9h 58m
Columbus
Mon 3/2
8:13 pm-12:08 am
1 stop6h 55m
$168
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Thu 3/5
6:25 am-7:23 pm
1 stop9h 58m
Columbus
Sun 3/8
2:51 pm-8:33 pm
2 stops32h 42m
$204
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Tue 3/17
1:05 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop7h 39m
Columbus
Mon 3/23
4:55 pm-10:00 pm
1 stop8h 05m
$253
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Thu 3/26
10:10 pm-9:50 am
1 stop8h 40m
Columbus
Mon 3/30
6:59 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop7h 41m
$257
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Wed 2/25
12:16 pm-10:12 pm
1 stop6h 56m
Columbus
Wed 3/4
3:30 pm-8:51 pm
1 stop8h 21m
$257
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Wed 2/18
6:25 am-5:13 pm
1 stop7h 48m
Columbus
Sat 2/21
5:22 pm-10:48 pm
1 stop8h 26m
$257
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Tue 2/24
2:10 pm-11:42 pm
1 stop6h 32m
Columbus
Tue 3/3
9:05 am-3:00 pm
2 stops8h 55m
$262
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Tue 5/19
10:10 pm-11:41 am
1 stop10h 31m
Columbus
Tue 5/26
1:35 pm-8:21 pm
1 stop9h 46m
$277
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Thu 7/9
12:45 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop6h 25m
Columbus
Sun 7/12
5:40 am-10:11 am
1 stop7h 31m
$277
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Fri 3/6
10:30 pm-9:41 am
1 stop8h 11m
Columbus
Sun 3/8
5:30 am-8:47 am
1 stop7h 17m
$277
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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Columbus
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Columbus in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Columbus
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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Columbus Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Columbus Airport?
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 January 23, 2026.
The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Columbus Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 45 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Columbus Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbus Airport (average of $101). Flying from San Diego to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $273). 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 January 29, 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 Airport as you normally would.
How often are flights from San Diego to Columbus delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between San Diego and Columbus have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 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 13% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to Columbus Airport?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Diego to Columbus Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Phoenix (PHX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to Columbus Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to Columbus Airport?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Diego to Columbus Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $230.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to Columbus Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Columbus Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 34m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to Columbus Airport?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Columbus Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 06m.
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 January 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Diego to Columbus Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Columbus
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$116 | Average$253 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$184 | Average$289 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$230 | Average$398 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$250 | Average$419 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$387 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$457 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |