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$87+ 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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SAN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to San Diego are usually found in January or September, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$153
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$87
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$366
From Columbus to San Diego
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/112:53 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop13h 41mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/28:25 amSAN - CMH
1 stop11h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$153
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/225:35 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Wed 10/296:35 amSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11$174
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/35:15 amCMH - SAN
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Wed 11/52:50 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$198
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/68:34 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Thu 10/96:41 amSAN - CMH
1 stop8h 28mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$205
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/247:40 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Wed 10/291:10 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11$211
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Fri 10/38:34 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Mon 10/610:20 amSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/25:35 amCMH - SAN
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Wed 11/52:50 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/178:31 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop19h 57mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/246:25 amSAN - CMH
1 stop13h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$225

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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 September 11, 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

Fly to

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 10/22

1:05 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 50m

San Diego

Wed 10/29

2:05 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 05m

$179

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 11/3

5:15 am-10:15 am

1 stop8h 00m

San Diego

Wed 11/5

11:30 am-10:50 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$204

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sat 10/18

5:50 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 45m

San Diego

Fri 10/24

12:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$223

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 11/2

5:35 am-9:15 am

1 stop6h 40m

San Diego

Wed 11/5

2:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 15m

$223

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 10/12

5:25 am-9:10 am

1 stop6h 45m

San Diego

Wed 10/15

2:40 pm-1:20 am

1 stop7h 40m

$223

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 11/10

8:03 pm-1:28 pm

1 stop20h 25m

San Diego

Sat 11/15

6:41 am-10:19 am

2 stops24h 38m

$232

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sat 11/15

4:45 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 30m

San Diego

Thu 11/20

7:00 am-10:25 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$235

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 11/14

7:35 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San Diego

Thu 11/20

7:00 am-10:25 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$241

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 11/10

11:50 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

San Diego

Sat 11/15

6:25 am-4:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$251

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 10/14

4:20 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$87

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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 August 29, 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, 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 September 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus to San Diego in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 September 7, 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.

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 September 11, 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
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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?

    Southwest can get you from Columbus to San Diego in just under 8h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 1959 mi between Columbus and San Diego.

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

    Frontier, at $140, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. Frontier is currently priced 68% 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 $377, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $302. The most popular route (Columbus - San Diego), is priced around $153.

  • 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$140Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$146Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$340Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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