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$72+ Cheap flights from Columbus to San Diego (SAN)

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CMH — SAN
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Fri 12/19
Fri 12/26
1 adult, Economy
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/95:45 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1112:08 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/911:00 amCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/122:16 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/117:04 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Tue 12/166:20 amSAN - CMH
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Deal found 11/17$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/185:40 amCMH - SAN
1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/2511:00 amSAN - CMH
2 stops8h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/54:40 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop9h 55mDelta
Tue 12/96:15 amSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 11/18$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/96:43 amCMH - SAN
2 stops10h 33mDelta
Thu 12/1111:36 amSAN - CMH
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Deal found 11/18$286
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:43 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop18h 30mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/128:59 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop17h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/16$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/44:40 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/89:55 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/912:45 pmCMH - SAN
2 stops11h 25mSouthwest
Fri 12/126:30 amSAN - CMH
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/18$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/116:43 amCMH - SAN
2 stops10h 33mDelta
Mon 12/152:12 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 11/17$296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/165:07 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:15 amSAN - CMH
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/16$298

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 November 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$230
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$72
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$432
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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 November 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to San Diego that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 1/8

11:03 am-5:39 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

10:00 pm-9:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

$257

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 12/9

5:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Diego

Thu 12/11

12:08 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$257

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 12/9

11:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Diego

Fri 12/12

2:16 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$267

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 1/6

6:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Diego

Tue 1/13

2:20 pm-12:01 am

1 stop6h 41m

$267

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 1/13

8:45 am-12:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

San Diego

Fri 1/16

11:10 am-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$267

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 1/7

8:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop10h 29m

San Diego

Fri 1/16

6:15 am-6:27 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 2/6

5:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop7h 05m

San Diego

Sun 2/15

6:50 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 1/6

4:34 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 11m

San Diego

Fri 1/16

2:20 pm-12:01 am

1 stop6h 41m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 30m

San Diego

Sun 12/14

2:16 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 1/7

12:54 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Diego

Sat 1/10

10:00 pm-9:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

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 November 14, 2025.

Booking 12 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Diego (average of $112). Flying from Columbus to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 November 19, 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 20% 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 November 2, 2025.

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

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 November 19, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,046 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,154 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to San Diego?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Columbus to San Diego in just under 7h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 51m. There are 1959 mi between Columbus and San Diego. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $147, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and United Airlines. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 65% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to San Diego? While on average our users pay $419, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $346. The most popular route (Columbus - San Diego), is priced around $209.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Diego (average of $112). Flying from Columbus to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 November 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$147Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$177Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$182Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$301Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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