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$96+ Cheap flights from Columbus to San Diego (SAN)

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CMH — SAN
Jun 3 — Jun 101
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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 4, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/316:05 pm
CMH
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SAN
2 stops21h 38m
Frontier
Fri 6/56:25 am
SAN
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CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$299
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 9/35:26 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop9h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/96:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop6h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/36:43 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Sat 6/67:15 pm
SAN
-
CMH
2 stops18h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$307
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/186:43 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Thu 5/219:37 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop29h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$308
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Mon 9/74:47 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/124:00 pm
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop10h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/275:54 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 5/3010:40 pm
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop8h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4$312
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/36:43 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Mon 6/89:43 am
SAN
-
CMH
2 stops28h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$314
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/154:47 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Fri 7/176:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/286:05 pm
CMH
-
SAN
2 stops27h 25m
Frontier
Thu 6/49:37 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop29h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$316
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/178:10 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Mon 7/209:55 pm
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/23:55 pm
CMH
-
SAN
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Sat 7/114:50 pm
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Mon 6/86:43 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop20h 50m
Frontier
Mon 6/154:17 pm
SAN
-
CMH
2 stops21h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$319

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 May 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$299
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$96
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$378
From Columbus to San Diego
One-way flight from Columbus to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to San Diego that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sat 5/30

5:30 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 58m

San Diego

Wed 6/17

9:45 pm-9:49 am

1 stop9h 04m

$317

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 7/10

7:44 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 46m

San Diego

Sat 7/18

10:15 pm-9:46 am

1 stop8h 31m

$317

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 6/4

5:45 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Diego

Tue 6/9

8:45 am-9:00 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$322

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 7/16

7:44 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 46m

San Diego

Sun 7/19

10:15 pm-9:46 am

1 stop8h 31m

$348

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 7/7

5:35 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops8h 15m

San Diego

Sat 7/11

4:10 pm-1:25 am

1 stop6h 15m

$363

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 6/7

8:04 am-2:12 pm

1 stop9h 08m

San Diego

Mon 6/15

10:15 pm-9:37 am

1 stop8h 22m

$408

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 7/3

5:35 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Diego

Sun 7/5

4:00 pm-1:50 am

1 stop6h 50m

$408

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 6/7

5:30 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 58m

San Diego

Fri 6/19

10:40 pm-8:38 am

1 stop6h 58m

$417

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 7/15

6:00 am-10:49 am

1 stop7h 49m

San Diego

Mon 7/20

8:32 pm-9:57 am

2 stops10h 25m

$422

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sat 7/18

4:20 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop9h 14m

San Diego

Mon 7/27

6:55 pm-9:49 am

2 stops11h 54m

$422

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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?

Booking 85 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Diego (average of $72). Flying from Columbus to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $226). 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 4, 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.

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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 4, 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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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?

    United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Columbus to San Diego in just under 6h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to 54m. 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?

    Frontier, at $101, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Delta. Frontier is currently priced 73% 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 $72. Users have also found prices from $86 and $134 on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 $418, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $218. The most popular route (Columbus - San Diego), is priced around $264.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Diego (average of $72). Flying from Columbus to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $226). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$101Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$107Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$230Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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