$105+ 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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CMH
Jun 2 — Jun 91
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 May 3, 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 May 3, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/56:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Wed 8/124:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29![Frontier logo]()
$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/56:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Mon 8/104:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29![Frontier logo]()
$224
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 Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/76:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Mon 8/104:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29![Frontier logo]()
$244
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/149:37 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop29h 11m
Frontier
Mon 5/186:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![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 5/2. 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 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 5/2![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 Frontier 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 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 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$270
This Frontier 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 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 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$280
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 3, 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 3, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2312:59 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 41m
Delta
Thu 7/3010:00 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 00m
Delta
Deal found 4/29![Delta logo]()
$317
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/254:40 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/265:26 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 5/189:00 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 10m
Southwest
Sat 7/257:05 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28![Southwest logo]()
$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/288:32 pm
SAN
- CMH
2 stops9h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 8/119:00 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29![United Airlines logo]()
$422
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.
Thu 8/62:45 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 11m
Delta
Tue 8/117:04 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 34m
Delta
Deal found 5/2![Delta 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 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 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.
Fri 5/2212:41 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 40m
Delta
Wed 5/277:05 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 11m
Delta
Deal found 5/2![Delta logo]()
$361
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.
Thu 7/97:41 pm
SAN
- CMH
2 stops11h 16m
United Airlines
Thu 7/165:30 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 59m
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 4/28. 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.
Fri 7/310:15 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 22m
Delta
Sun 7/127:44 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 46m
Delta
Deal found 4/28![Delta logo]()
$419
Last-minute flights from San Diego to ColumbusDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Columbus. Data last updated May 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Columbus. Data last updated May 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/149:37 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop29h 11m
Frontier
Mon 5/186:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$250
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 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.
Fri 5/156:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Mon 5/256:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$300
This Frontier 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 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 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$260
This Frontier 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 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 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$280
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.
Sat 5/239:37 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops28h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/16:50 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop20h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$298
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.
Sat 5/239:37 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops28h 33m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop16h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$307
This Frontier 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 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 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$270
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
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 3, 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 3, 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 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 5/279:37 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops28h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$113
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/149:37 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop29h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29![Frontier logo]()
$114
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/16:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$119
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.
Sat 5/239:37 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops28h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$122
This Priceline 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 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 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$125
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 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 Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/296:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29![Frontier logo]()
$145
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 6/39:37 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops28h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$151
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 May 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $230 (Expedia) |
One-way from | $105 (Priceline) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $392 |
Good round-trip deal | $464 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 May 3, 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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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Thu 7/23
12:59 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop7h 41m
Columbus
Thu 7/30
10:00 am-5:00 pm
1 stop10h 00m
$317
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Thu 8/6
2:45 pm-11:56 pm
1 stop6h 11m
Columbus
Tue 8/11
7:04 am-10:38 am
1 stop6h 34m
$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
Tue 8/25
4:40 pm-5:08 am
1 stop9h 28m
Columbus
Wed 8/26
5:26 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop9h 18m
$357
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Mon 5/18
9:00 am-10:10 pm
1 stop10h 10m
Columbus
Sat 7/25
7:05 pm-10:55 pm
1 stop6h 50m
$361
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Fri 5/22
12:41 pm-11:21 pm
1 stop7h 40m
Columbus
Wed 5/27
7:05 am-11:16 am
1 stop7h 11m
$361
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
Fri 7/3
10:15 pm-9:37 am
1 stop8h 22m
Columbus
Sun 7/12
7:44 pm-11:30 pm
1 stop6h 46m
$419
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Tue 7/28
8:32 pm-8:38 am
2 stops9h 06m
Columbus
Tue 8/11
9:00 am-12:41 pm
1 stop6h 41m
$422
San DiegoColumbus
SAN - CMH
SANCMH
San Diego
Mon 5/25
6:20 am-6:15 pm
1 stop8h 55m
Columbus
Tue 6/9
11:03 am-7:51 pm
2 stops11h 48m
$422
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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 May.
| 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 Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| 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.
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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 44 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 $311). Flying from San Diego to Columbus Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $440). 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 3, 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 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.
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 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 May 3, 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.
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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Top 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Columbus
Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
| 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$340 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$246 | Average$366 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$266 | Average$468 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$266 | Average$394 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$413 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |