$120+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SAN
Jul 20 — Jul 271
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 June 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 June 20, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Fri 7/314:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Thu 8/66:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop29h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19![Frontier logo]()
$239
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Fri 7/244:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Wed 7/296:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19![Frontier logo]()
$240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 8/143:22 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop11h 29m
Frontier
Sun 8/233:45 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop24h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19![Frontier logo]()
$250
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/84:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop19h 18m
Frontier
Mon 7/136:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20![Frontier logo]()
$263
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/24:57 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop25h 44m
Frontier
Tue 10/68:32 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop16h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18![Frontier logo]()
$275
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:07 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop19h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/216:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/234:48 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 46m
United Airlines
Sat 9/2612:37 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/19![United Airlines logo]()
$281
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 9/234:57 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop19h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/263:50 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$284
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2312:05 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Sat 9/266:20 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/19![Southwest logo]()
$286
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/34:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 06m
Frontier
Wed 7/86:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16![Frontier logo]()
$288
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/164:57 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/216:15 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop19h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/197:15 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Sat 8/226:20 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/19![Southwest logo]()
$291
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 June 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 June 20, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/165:30 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 59m
United Airlines
Tue 7/216:20 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17![United Airlines logo]()
$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/157:00 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 24m
Delta
Mon 7/2010:15 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 36m
Delta
Deal found 6/16![Delta logo]()
$312
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Thu 7/168:10 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Mon 7/2010:40 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/16![Southwest logo]()
$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Wed 9/97:30 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 05m
United Airlines
Fri 9/112:15 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15![United Airlines logo]()
$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 8/137:05 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Tue 8/186:20 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/15![Southwest logo]()
$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/255:55 pm
CMH
- SAN
Nonstop4h 35m
Southwest
Fri 7/3110:40 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/16![Southwest logo]()
$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/55:30 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 59m
United Airlines
Mon 8/108:32 pm
SAN
- CMH
2 stops12h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/19![United Airlines logo]()
$404
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/33:55 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Wed 7/812:10 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/16![Southwest logo]()
$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/165:30 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 59m
United Airlines
Sun 7/1910:25 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/19![United Airlines logo]()
$417
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sat 8/152:12 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops9h 22m
United Airlines
Thu 8/206:20 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/18![United Airlines logo]()
$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Sat 7/185:55 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 7/278:32 pm
SAN
- CMH
2 stops10h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17![United Airlines logo]()
$422
Last-minute flights from Columbus to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Diego. Data last updated June 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Diego. Data last updated June 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/34:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 06m
Frontier
Wed 7/86:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16![Frontier logo]()
$288
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/84:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop19h 18m
Frontier
Mon 7/136:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20![Frontier logo]()
$263
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/84:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop19h 18m
Frontier
Wed 7/156:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20![Frontier logo]()
$294
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Fri 7/104:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop19h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/143:16 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop11h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Wed 7/157:00 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 38m
Delta
Tue 7/212:40 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 16m
Delta
Deal found 6/18![Delta logo]()
$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/183:44 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 01m
American Airlines
Mon 7/2710:45 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/20![American Airlines logo]()
$299
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Fri 7/244:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Wed 7/296:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19![Frontier logo]()
$240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Mon 7/274:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop19h 18m
Frontier
Thu 7/3010:00 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop27h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Fri 7/314:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Thu 8/66:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop29h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19![Frontier logo]()
$239
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 June 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 June 20, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/198:27 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18![Frontier logo]()
$120
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/143:22 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop11h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18![Frontier logo]()
$126
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/274:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop19h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18![Frontier logo]()
$128
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/154:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop19h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18![Frontier logo]()
$131
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/34:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop18h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19![Frontier logo]()
$139
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Tue 7/147:00 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 38m
Delta
Deal found 6/19![Delta logo]()
$141
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/84:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop19h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18![Frontier logo]()
$142
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/264:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop18h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20![Frontier logo]()
$144
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/128:00 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/19![American Airlines logo]()
$146
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Tue 7/213:25 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/16![Southwest logo]()
$149
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Wed 8/53:22 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop11h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17![Frontier logo]()
$151
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Tue 7/143:25 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/17![Southwest logo]()
$154
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 June 20, 2026.
Round-trip from | $239 (Frontier) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $120 (Frontier) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $394 |
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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 June 20, 2026.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Thu 7/16
5:30 am-9:29 am
1 stop6h 59m
San Diego
Tue 7/21
6:20 am-6:15 pm
1 stop8h 55m
$312
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Wed 7/15
7:00 am-1:24 pm
1 stop9h 24m
San Diego
Mon 7/20
10:15 pm-9:51 am
1 stop8h 36m
$312
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Thu 7/16
8:10 pm-11:30 pm
1 stop6h 20m
San Diego
Mon 7/20
10:40 pm-10:15 am
1 stop8h 35m
$317
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Wed 9/9
7:30 am-11:35 am
1 stop7h 05m
San Diego
Fri 9/11
2:15 pm-12:05 am
1 stop6h 50m
$317
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Thu 8/13
7:05 am-10:35 am
1 stop6h 30m
San Diego
Tue 8/18
6:20 am-8:30 pm
2 stops11h 10m
$322
Quickest round-trip
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Sat 7/25
5:55 pm-7:30 pm
Nonstop4h 35m
San Diego
Fri 7/31
10:40 pm-10:20 am
1 stop8h 40m
$348
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Fri 7/3
3:55 pm-8:55 pm
2 stops8h 00m
San Diego
Wed 7/8
12:10 pm-12:30 am
1 stop9h 20m
$388
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Wed 8/5
5:30 am-9:29 am
1 stop6h 59m
San Diego
Mon 8/10
8:32 pm-11:40 am
2 stops12h 08m
$404
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Thu 7/16
5:30 am-9:29 am
1 stop6h 59m
San Diego
Sun 7/19
10:25 pm-9:57 am
1 stop8h 32m
$417
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Sat 8/15
2:12 pm-8:34 pm
2 stops9h 22m
San Diego
Thu 8/20
6:20 am-6:14 pm
1 stop8h 54m
$422
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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to San Diego
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C01-SAN
CMH-SAN
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C01-SAN
CMH-SAN
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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $199). 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 June 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.
Weekly flight availability from Columbus to San Diego
Explore weekly flight availability from Columbus to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 20, 2026.
The most flights from C01 to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to San Diego?
How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to San Diego?
Booking 84 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.
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 June 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.
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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Top 5 airlines flying from Columbus to San Diego
Discover the top 5 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 June 20, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$101 | Average$250 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$208 | Average$373 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$222 | Average$355 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$236 | Average$392 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$401 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |