$79+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CMH
Sep 16 — Sep 231
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 17, 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 August 17, 2026.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 -
1 stop6h 10m
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1 stop10h 21m
Deal found 8/13![Frontier logo]()
$158
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/116:25 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Wed 9/234:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Deal found 8/13![Frontier logo]()
$165
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/33:45 pm -
1 stop24h 57m
Mon 9/78:27 pm -
1 stop15h 38m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$168
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Tue 9/13:45 pm -
1 stop24h 57m
Fri 9/48:27 pm -
1 stop15h 38m
Deal found 8/13![Frontier logo]()
$203
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/224:53 pm -
1 stop19h 39m
Mon 10/264:27 pm -
1 stop10h 29m
Deal found 8/13![Frontier logo]()
$210
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/102:50 pm -
1 stop11h 18m
Mon 9/145:48 pm -
1 stop8h 56m
Deal found 8/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$217
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/116:25 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Mon 9/144:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$218
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/96:20 am -
2 stops11h 15m
Mon 9/144:25 pm -
1 stop8h 35m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/810:40 pm -
1 stop11h 05m
Wed 9/91:45 pm -
2 stops10h 05m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/114:15 pm -
Nonstop4h 25m
Wed 9/237:30 pm -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$230
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/2210:40 pm -
1 stop8h 25m
Mon 10/266:15 am -
2 stops7h 55m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$243
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 8/286:25 am -
1 stop10h 17m
Mon 9/144:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Deal found 8/13![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 17, 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 17, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1310:40 pm -
1 stop8h 55m
Fri 10/910:00 am -
Nonstop4h 45m
Deal found 8/15![Southwest logo]()
$368
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sat 8/298:57 am -
2 stops17h 11m
Thu 9/175:48 pm -
1 stop8h 56m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/36:20 am -
2 stops14h 24m
Thu 9/1012:30 pm -
2 stops11h 15m
Deal found 8/16![United Airlines logo]()
$508
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/44:15 pm -
Nonstop4h 25m
Fri 9/119:30 am -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$386
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 9/1310:40 pm -
1 stop8h 55m
Tue 9/151:45 pm -
2 stops10h 05m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1810:30 pm -
1 stop7h 59m
Mon 9/215:35 am -
1 stop6h 57m
Deal found 8/15![United Airlines logo]()
$542
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 9/36:35 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Thu 9/109:30 am -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$470
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Mon 9/76:10 am -
1 stop6h 45m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$492
Last-minute flights from San Diego to ColumbusDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Columbus. Data last updated August 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Columbus. Data last updated August 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 8/286:25 am -
1 stop10h 17m
Mon 9/144:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Deal found 8/13![Frontier logo]()
$244
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Tue 9/13:45 pm -
1 stop24h 57m
Fri 9/48:27 pm -
1 stop15h 38m
Deal found 8/13![Frontier logo]()
$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/13:45 pm -
1 stop24h 57m
Sun 9/137:50 pm -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 8/13![Frontier logo]()
$250
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/33:45 pm -
1 stop24h 57m
Mon 9/78:27 pm -
1 stop15h 38m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$168
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/810:40 pm -
1 stop11h 05m
Wed 9/91:45 pm -
2 stops10h 05m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$227
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 -
1 stop6h 10m
Mon 9/144:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Deal found 8/13![Frontier logo]()
$158
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/96:20 am -
2 stops11h 15m
Mon 9/144:25 pm -
1 stop8h 35m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$222
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/102:50 pm -
1 stop11h 18m
Mon 9/145:48 pm -
1 stop8h 56m
Deal found 8/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$217
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/116:25 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Wed 9/234:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Deal found 8/13![Frontier logo]()
$165
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/116:25 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Mon 9/144:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$218
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/114:15 pm -
Nonstop4h 25m
Wed 9/237:30 pm -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$230
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 17, 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 17, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/96:25 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 8/13![Frontier logo]()
$79
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/204:53 pm -
1 stop19h 39m
Deal found 8/13![Frontier logo]()
$85
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/146:25 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 8/16![Frontier logo]()
$104
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/236:25 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 8/14![Frontier logo]()
$105
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/127:50 am -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$108
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/810:47 pm -
1 stop8h 04m
Deal found 8/13![American Airlines logo]()
$109
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/224:54 pm -
1 stop19h 41m
Deal found 8/14![Frontier logo]()
$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/146:25 am -
2 stops33h 23m
Deal found 8/13![Frontier logo]()
$111
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/116:25 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 8/14![Frontier logo]()
$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/126:25 am -
2 stops33h 30m
Deal found 8/13![Frontier logo]()
$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/134:53 pm -
2 stops46h 55m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$120
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 August 17, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $158 (Expedia) |
One-way from | $79 (Frontier) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $412 |
Good one-way deal | $338 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Columbus Airport that are best for you.
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SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus
SANCMH
San Diego
Sun 9/13
10:40 pm-10:35 am
1 stop8h 55m
Columbus
Fri 10/9
10:00 am-11:45 am
Nonstop4h 45m
$368
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoColumbus
SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus
SANCMH
San Diego
Fri 9/4
4:15 pm-11:40 pm
Nonstop4h 25m
Columbus
Fri 9/11
9:30 am-11:00 am
Nonstop4h 30m
$386
San DiegoColumbus
SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus
SANCMH
San Diego
Sat 8/29
8:57 am-5:08 am
2 stops17h 11m
Columbus
Thu 9/17
5:48 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop8h 56m
$402
San DiegoColumbus
SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus
SANCMH
San Diego
Sun 9/13
10:40 pm-10:35 am
1 stop8h 55m
Columbus
Tue 9/15
1:45 pm-8:50 pm
2 stops10h 05m
$410
San DiegoColumbus
SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus
SANCMH
San Diego
Thu 9/3
6:35 am-5:45 pm
1 stop8h 10m
Columbus
Thu 9/10
9:30 am-11:00 am
Nonstop4h 30m
$470
San DiegoColumbus
SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus
SANCMH
San Diego
Thu 9/3
4:15 pm-11:40 pm
Nonstop4h 25m
Columbus
Mon 9/7
6:10 am-9:55 am
1 stop6h 45m
$492
San DiegoColumbus
SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus
SANCMH
San Diego
Thu 9/3
6:20 am-11:44 pm
2 stops14h 24m
Columbus
Thu 9/10
12:30 pm-8:45 pm
2 stops11h 15m
$508
San DiegoColumbus
SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus
SANCMH
San Diego
Fri 9/18
10:30 pm-9:29 am
1 stop7h 59m
Columbus
Mon 9/21
5:35 am-9:32 am
1 stop6h 57m
$542
Cheapest one-way
San DiegoColumbus
SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus
SANCMH
San Diego
Wed 10/14
6:15 am-6:02 pm
1 stop8h 47m
$129
San DiegoColumbus
SAN San Diego - CMH Columbus
SANCMH
San Diego
Sat 10/10
9:42 am-9:12 pm
1 stop8h 30m
$129
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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 August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 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
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights
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?
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 49 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 $324). Flying from San Diego to Columbus Airport 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 17, 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 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.
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.
Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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 August 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
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$337 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$248 | Average$468 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$366 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$266 | Average$383 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$441 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |