$80+ 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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SAN
Apr 19 — Apr 261
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 March 20, 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 March 20, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/183:44 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2210:30 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$279
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Fri 5/226:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop16h 59m
Frontier
Mon 5/256:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19![Frontier logo]()
$281
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 7/274:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 06m
Frontier
Wed 8/56:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20![Frontier logo]()
$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/168:18 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop15h 16m
Frontier
Wed 4/2212:29 pm
SAN
- CMH
2 stops27h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16![Frontier logo]()
$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/88:48 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops30h 02m
Frontier
Fri 5/156:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16![Frontier logo]()
$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/197:00 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops43h 34m
Frontier
Mon 4/276:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18![Frontier logo]()
$300
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/268:07 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/95:51 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$304
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/247:53 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 06m
Frontier
Sun 4/266:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17![Frontier logo]()
$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:14 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/1412:12 pm
SAN
- CMH
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/139:57 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops28h 09m
Frontier
Mon 4/206:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17![Frontier logo]()
$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 6/412:55 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Sat 6/64:50 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18![Southwest logo]()
$312
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 March 20, 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 March 20, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Thu 4/93:30 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Wed 4/1511:30 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/15![Southwest logo]()
$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 4/267:14 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 11m
Delta
Wed 4/299:45 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/19![Delta logo]()
$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sat 5/2311:03 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Fri 6/56:27 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/15![United Airlines logo]()
$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/26:05 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Sat 5/910:40 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16![Southwest logo]()
$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/25:36 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 5/910:55 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops8h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16![United Airlines logo]()
$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/112:45 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Sun 5/310:40 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16![Southwest logo]()
$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 6/78:05 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Fri 6/1210:40 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/15![Southwest logo]()
$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 4/82:00 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Thu 4/92:35 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18![Southwest logo]()
$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 4/221:10 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Mon 4/2711:10 am
SAN
- CMH
Nonstop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18![Southwest logo]()
$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/131:05 pm
CMH
- SAN
Nonstop4h 45m
Southwest
Wed 4/1512:30 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17![Southwest logo]()
$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/131:05 pm
CMH
- SAN
Nonstop4h 45m
Southwest
Mon 4/2011:10 am
SAN
- CMH
Nonstop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16![Southwest logo]()
$353
Last-minute flights from Columbus to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Diego. Data last updated March 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Diego. Data last updated March 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:14 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/1412:12 pm
SAN
- CMH
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/139:57 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops28h 09m
Frontier
Mon 4/206:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17![Frontier logo]()
$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/136:04 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 4/149:46 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16![United Airlines logo]()
$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/142:15 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops8h 57m
United Airlines
Tue 4/212:10 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17![United Airlines logo]()
$322
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/168:18 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop15h 16m
Frontier
Wed 4/2212:29 pm
SAN
- CMH
2 stops27h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16![Frontier logo]()
$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/167:00 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops46h 24m
Frontier
Fri 4/246:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18![Frontier logo]()
$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/183:44 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2210:30 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/197:00 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops43h 34m
Frontier
Mon 4/276:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18![Frontier logo]()
$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Wed 4/225:30 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 4/3010:40 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17![United Airlines logo]()
$317
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/247:53 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 06m
Frontier
Sun 4/266:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17![Frontier logo]()
$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/247:53 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops21h 31m
Frontier
Mon 4/276:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17![Frontier logo]()
$316
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 March 20, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/208:21 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19![Frontier logo]()
$80
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/178:18 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop26h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19![Frontier logo]()
$82
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:14 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16![Frontier logo]()
$93
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/86:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19![Frontier logo]()
$102
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/156:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop16h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19![Frontier logo]()
$104
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:14 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17![Frontier logo]()
$105
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sun 4/198:19 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop15h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15![Frontier logo]()
$126
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 March 20, 2026.
Round-trip from | $279 (Kiwi.com) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $80 (Frontier) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $405 |
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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 March 20, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Thu 4/9
3:30 pm-7:45 pm
1 stop7h 15m
San Diego
Wed 4/15
11:30 am-11:25 pm
1 stop8h 55m
$317
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Sun 4/26
7:14 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop7h 11m
San Diego
Wed 4/29
9:45 pm-9:00 am
1 stop8h 15m
$317
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Sat 5/23
11:03 am-3:27 pm
1 stop7h 24m
San Diego
Fri 6/5
6:27 pm-5:15 am
1 stop7h 48m
$317
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Sat 5/2
6:05 am-10:55 am
1 stop7h 50m
San Diego
Sat 5/9
10:40 pm-9:55 am
1 stop8h 15m
$317
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Sat 5/2
5:36 am-9:42 am
1 stop7h 06m
San Diego
Sat 5/9
10:55 am-10:43 pm
2 stops8h 48m
$322
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Fri 5/1
12:45 pm-7:55 pm
2 stops10h 10m
San Diego
Sun 5/3
10:40 pm-10:00 am
1 stop8h 20m
$322
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Sun 6/7
8:05 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop6h 20m
San Diego
Fri 6/12
10:40 pm-12:15 pm
1 stop10h 35m
$322
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Wed 4/8
2:00 pm-9:40 pm
2 stops10h 40m
San Diego
Thu 4/9
2:35 pm-11:45 pm
1 stop6h 10m
$322
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Wed 4/22
1:10 pm-6:25 pm
1 stop8h 15m
San Diego
Mon 4/27
11:10 am-6:35 pm
Nonstop4h 25m
$335
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Mon 4/13
1:05 pm-2:50 pm
Nonstop4h 45m
San Diego
Wed 4/15
12:30 pm-11:55 pm
1 stop8h 25m
$335
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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to San Diego
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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 March 13, 2026.
Booking 87 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 March 20, 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.
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 March 20, 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.
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$101 | Average$239 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$107 | Average$275 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$203 | Average$370 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$230 | Average$391 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$253 | Average$420 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$418 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |