$94+ Cheap flights from Columbus to San Diego (SAN)
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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SAN
Sep 7 — Sep 141
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to San DiegoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 8, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 8, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/16:35 am -
1 stop6h 45m
Sat 9/510:25 pm -
1 stop9h 04m
Deal found 8/8![Delta logo]()
$288
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/198:27 pm -
1 stop15h 38m
Thu 8/273:45 pm -
1 stop24h 57m
Deal found 8/3![Frontier logo]()
$289
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/165:48 pm -
1 stop8h 47m
Mon 9/216:25 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$299
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/254:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Fri 10/26:25 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 8/6![Frontier logo]()
$301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/18:15 am -
1 stop7h 06m
Sat 9/56:19 am -
1 stop9h 50m
Deal found 8/4![American Airlines logo]()
$303
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/94:27 pm -
1 stop10h 32m
Mon 10/126:25 am -
1 stop6h 07m
Deal found 8/4![Frontier logo]()
$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Mon 8/246:50 pm -
1 stop20h 19m
Wed 9/96:25 am -
2 stops33h 30m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$308
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/114:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Sun 9/206:15 am -
1 stop19h 53m
Deal found 8/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$309
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Wed 10/144:27 pm -
1 stop10h 32m
Sun 10/188:32 pm -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 8/6![Frontier logo]()
$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/119:30 am -
Nonstop4h 30m
Sun 9/2010:40 pm -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 8/5![Southwest logo]()
$312
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/15:48 pm -
1 stop8h 56m
Mon 10/56:25 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 8/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$313
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/114:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Tue 9/154:50 pm -
1 stop9h 18m
Deal found 8/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$314
Best flights from Columbus to San DiegoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Columbus to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 8, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Columbus to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 8, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/105:48 pm -
1 stop8h 56m
Mon 9/144:50 pm -
1 stop9h 18m
Deal found 8/4![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 11/15:30 am -
1 stop8h 30m
Tue 11/36:35 am -
1 stop8h 35m
Deal found 8/7![Southwest logo]()
$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Wed 10/285:35 am -
1 stop6h 52m
Sat 10/318:45 am -
2 stops8h 47m
Deal found 8/4![United Airlines logo]()
$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Tue 10/61:35 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Sat 10/1010:15 am -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 8/3![Southwest logo]()
$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 12/76:10 am -
2 stops8h 15m
Fri 12/112:10 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Deal found 8/3![Southwest logo]()
$332
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/308:34 am -
2 stops15h 06m
Tue 11/37:38 pm -
1 stop22h 17m
Deal found 8/5![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$387
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/285:48 pm -
1 stop8h 56m
Wed 9/308:57 am -
2 stops17h 11m
Deal found 8/4![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$391
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Fri 11/202:22 pm -
2 stops9h 02m
Mon 11/2310:30 pm -
1 stop8h 31m
Deal found 8/4![United Airlines logo]()
$432
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/155:10 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Fri 9/184:15 pm -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 8/7![Southwest logo]()
$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/1612:30 pm -
2 stops10h 32m
Sat 9/268:45 am -
2 stops12h 09m
Deal found 8/6![United Airlines logo]()
$437
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/255:48 pm -
2 stops17h 37m
Sun 9/277:15 am -
1 stop18h 53m
Deal found 8/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$431
Last-minute flights from Columbus to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Diego. Data last updated August 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Diego. Data last updated August 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/198:27 pm -
1 stop15h 38m
Thu 8/273:45 pm -
1 stop24h 57m
Deal found 8/3![Frontier logo]()
$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Mon 8/246:50 pm -
1 stop20h 19m
Wed 9/96:25 am -
2 stops33h 30m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$308
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/257:02 am -
1 stop10h 42m
Fri 8/286:25 am -
1 stop10h 17m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/16:35 am -
1 stop6h 45m
Sat 9/510:25 pm -
1 stop9h 04m
Deal found 8/8![Delta logo]()
$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/18:15 am -
1 stop7h 06m
Sat 9/56:19 am -
1 stop9h 50m
Deal found 8/4![American Airlines logo]()
$303
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/17:02 am -
1 stop10h 42m
Sat 9/53:50 pm -
1 stop10h 18m
Deal found 8/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$317
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/114:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Sun 9/206:15 am -
1 stop19h 53m
Deal found 8/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/119:30 am -
Nonstop4h 30m
Sun 9/2010:40 pm -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 8/5![Southwest logo]()
$312
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/114:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Tue 9/154:50 pm -
1 stop9h 18m
Deal found 8/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$314
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/165:48 pm -
1 stop8h 47m
Mon 9/216:25 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/247:50 pm -
2 stops31h 01m
Tue 9/294:54 pm -
1 stop19h 41m
Deal found 8/3![Frontier logo]()
$315
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/254:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Fri 10/26:25 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 8/6![Frontier logo]()
$301
One-way flights from Columbus to San DiegoSearch for one-way flight options from Columbus to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 8, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 8, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/155:48 pm -
1 stop8h 47m
Deal found 8/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$94
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Thu 10/17:50 pm -
2 stops39h 28m
Deal found 8/4![Frontier logo]()
$112
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 9/28:27 pm -
1 stop6h 24m
Deal found 8/4![Frontier logo]()
$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:10 pm -
2 stops32h 41m
Deal found 8/3![Frontier logo]()
$119
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 10/54:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Deal found 8/4![Frontier logo]()
$120
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/268:27 pm -
1 stop15h 38m
Deal found 8/3![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Sun 10/47:50 pm -
2 stops23h 08m
Deal found 8/7![Frontier logo]()
$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/197:26 pm -
2 stops25h 34m
Deal found 8/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Tue 9/11:02 pm -
2 stops13h 49m
Deal found 8/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/107:50 pm -
2 stops47h 08m
Deal found 8/7![Frontier logo]()
$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/97:26 pm -
2 stops25h 34m
Deal found 8/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Tue 10/67:50 pm -
2 stops23h 09m
Deal found 8/4![Frontier logo]()
$136
Find flight deals from Columbus to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to San Diego (SAN). 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 8, 2026.
Round-trip from | $287 (Alaska Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $94 (Alaska Airlines) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $335 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to San Diego 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 8, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Thu 9/10
5:48 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop8h 56m
San Diego
Mon 9/14
4:50 pm-5:08 am
1 stop9h 18m
$317
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Sun 11/1
5:30 am-11:00 am
1 stop8h 30m
San Diego
Tue 11/3
6:35 am-6:10 pm
1 stop8h 35m
$327
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Tue 10/6
1:35 pm-5:35 pm
1 stop7h 00m
San Diego
Sat 10/10
10:15 am-7:35 pm
1 stop6h 20m
$327
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Wed 10/28
5:35 am-9:27 am
1 stop6h 52m
San Diego
Sat 10/31
8:45 am-8:32 pm
2 stops8h 47m
$332
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Mon 12/7
6:10 am-11:25 am
2 stops8h 15m
San Diego
Fri 12/11
2:10 pm-11:55 pm
1 stop6h 45m
$332
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Fri 10/30
8:34 am-8:40 pm
2 stops15h 06m
San Diego
Tue 11/3
7:38 pm-8:55 pm
1 stop22h 17m
$387
Quickest round-trip
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Tue 9/15
5:10 pm-9:05 pm
1 stop6h 55m
San Diego
Fri 9/18
4:15 pm-11:40 pm
Nonstop4h 25m
$389
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Mon 9/28
5:48 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop8h 56m
San Diego
Wed 9/30
8:57 am-5:08 am
2 stops17h 11m
$391
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Fri 9/25
5:48 pm-8:25 am
2 stops17h 37m
San Diego
Sun 9/27
7:15 am-5:08 am
1 stop18h 53m
$431
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Fri 11/20
2:22 pm-8:24 pm
2 stops9h 02m
San Diego
Mon 11/23
10:30 pm-10:01 am
1 stop8h 31m
$432
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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to San Diego
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to San Diego
C01-SAN
CMH-SAN
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to San Diego?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Diego (average of $298). Flying from Columbus to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 CMH to SAN?
Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 8, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbus to San Diego as you normally would.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to San Diego?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Columbus to San Diego flights typically cost between $306 and $426 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $287 on Alaska Airlines (Sep 11-Sep 15).
How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to San Diego?
Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated August 8, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Columbus to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$101 | Average$250 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$222 | Average$360 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$236 | Average$397 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$374 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$400 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |