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$72+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SAN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to San Diego

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 January 26, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Mon 10/198:10 am
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop9h 01m
Delta
Tue 10/272:00 pm
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop6h 59m
Delta
Deal found 1/24$277
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 3/267:33 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop7h 35m
Frontier
Mon 4/66:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/2410:36 am
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop8h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 3/311:05 am
SAN
-
CMH
2 stops8h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/267:33 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop15h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/59:56 pm
SAN
-
CMH
2 stops32h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/98:03 pm
CMH
-
SAN
2 stops27h 06m
Frontier
Mon 4/136:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$284
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/249:55 am
CMH
-
SAN
2 stops10h 20m
Southwest
Tue 3/39:40 am
SAN
-
CMH
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 4/46:35 am
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop9h 54m
Delta
Fri 4/102:47 pm
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop6h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$288
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/87:33 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop7h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/158:39 pm
SAN
-
CMH
2 stops34h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Thu 2/198:08 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop7h 00m
Frontier
Sun 2/226:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop9h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/304:05 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Thu 4/210:40 pm
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$293
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 4/238:18 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop15h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/309:12 pm
SAN
-
CMH
2 stops18h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/37:14 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop7h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/65:01 pm
SAN
-
CMH
2 stops37h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$296

Find flight deals from Columbus to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$320

Good round-trip deal

$417 or less

Good one-way deal

$187 or less
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One-way flight from Columbus to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 4/3

5:40 am-9:40 am

1 stop7h 00m

San Diego

Mon 4/6

10:30 pm-9:43 am

1 stop8h 13m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 2/20

5:30 am-9:47 am

1 stop7h 17m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

12:16 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 4/2

5:40 am-9:40 am

1 stop7h 00m

San Diego

Tue 4/7

6:20 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 2/24

6:05 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San Diego

Sat 2/28

9:10 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$278

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sat 3/7

5:45 am-12:25 pm

2 stops9h 40m

San Diego

Sat 3/14

6:30 am-4:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$282

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sat 2/21

5:30 am-9:47 am

1 stop7h 17m

San Diego

Wed 2/25

11:30 am-11:42 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$282

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sat 4/4

6:35 am-1:29 pm

1 stop9h 54m

San Diego

Fri 4/10

2:47 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$288

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 4/1

6:20 am-11:35 am

2 stops8h 15m

San Diego

Mon 4/6

3:05 pm-1:00 am

1 stop6h 55m

$323

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 2/16

2:09 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop7h 07m

San Diego

Fri 2/20

10:10 pm-9:39 am

1 stop8h 29m

$327

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 2/18

7:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop7h 38m

San Diego

Sun 2/22

10:15 pm-9:39 am

1 stop8h 24m

$328

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to San Diego in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport 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 January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Columbus Airport to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 36 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Diego?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Diego (average of $112). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Diego in December 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 January 26, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbus Airport 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 January 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Columbus Airport to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,111 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
9,199 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
11,189 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,379 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Columbus. Booking flights from Columbus to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Columbus from 6 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and Southwest fly from Columbus Airport to San Diego in about 6h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15m. Columbus Airport and San Diego are separated by a distance of 1959 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $107. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $117 and $199, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 73% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus Airport to San Diego one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $68. Users have also found prices from $72 and $127 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $175. While the most popular route (Columbus - San Diego) can be booked for $215 on average, our data indicates $352 when flying from Columbus Airport to San Diego.

  • 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 Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Diego (average of $112). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Diego in December 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.

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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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$107Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$117Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$246Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$264Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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