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$68+ 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SAN
May 12 — May 191
Mon 5/12
Mon 5/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to San Diego are usually found in January or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 May 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$267
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$68
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$435
From Columbus to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to San Diego
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 May 7, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:59 pmCMH - SAN
2 stops26h 04mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/98:08 amSAN - CMH
3 stops24h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/6$267
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Thu 5/225:49 pmCMH - SAN
2 stops16h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/2410:50 amSAN - CMH
1 stop26h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/311:33 amCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/102:29 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$269
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/175:25 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop19h 27mFrontier
Sat 8/2312:12 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop26h 25mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/246:00 amCMH - SAN
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/2910:20 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/37:00 amCMH - SAN
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Mon 9/810:10 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop10h 29mDelta
Deal found 5/7$304
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 8/127:00 amCMH - SAN
2 stops12h 09mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/1912:41 pmSAN - CMH
2 stops13h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/7$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/224:15 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Sat 7/266:20 amSAN - CMH
2 stops13h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 5/6$370
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/247:50 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop23h 59mSun Country Air
Sat 11/295:49 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop20h 43mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/5$465

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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 May 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to San Diego that are best for you.

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ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 6/5

6:59 pm-6:03 pm

2 stops26h 04m

San Diego

Mon 6/9

8:08 am-11:27 am

3 stops24h 19m

$267

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 5/22

5:49 pm-7:13 am

2 stops16h 24m

San Diego

Sat 5/24

10:50 am-4:24 pm

1 stop26h 34m

$268

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 6/3

11:33 am-3:53 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San Diego

Tue 6/10

2:29 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 01m

$269

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 7/22

12:22 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 38m

San Diego

Sat 7/26

10:15 pm-9:46 am

1 stop8h 31m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 7/24

6:00 am-9:34 am

1 stop6h 34m

San Diego

Tue 7/29

10:20 pm-9:37 am

1 stop8h 17m

$283

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 8/12

7:00 am-4:09 pm

2 stops12h 09m

San Diego

Tue 8/19

12:41 pm-5:11 am

2 stops13h 30m

$321

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 7/22

4:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Diego

Sat 7/26

6:20 am-11:10 pm

2 stops13h 50m

$370

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 5/25

5:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$68

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 6/3

7:05 am-11:56 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$79

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sat 6/21

4:20 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$135

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to San Diego. Price data was last updated on May 2, 2025.

Booking 82 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Columbus to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 May 7, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus to San Diego in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to San Diego. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 May 7, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Columbus to San Diego. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,994 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,710 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Columbus?

    If you book a flight to San Diego from Columbus, you will be flying to San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 0 flights from Columbus to San Diego per day from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to San Diego round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $267, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to San Diego one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $68. Users have also found prices from $79 and $135 on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Columbus to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Columbus to San Diego

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to San Diego. 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 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$147Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$148Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$373Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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