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$64+ 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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SAN
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to San Diego are usually found in January or August, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$127
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$64
(Booking.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$453

Good one-way deal

$226 or less
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/912:53 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop13h 31mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/106:15 amSAN - CMH
1 stop13h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$127
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 8/218:30 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop17h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/256:15 amSAN - CMH
1 stop13h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$226
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/248:30 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
Sat 8/3012:12 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop28h 33mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$265

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

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Columbus

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 9/9

12:53 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop13h 31m

San Diego

Wed 9/10

6:15 am-10:29 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$127

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 8/21

8:30 pm-10:53 am

1 stop17h 23m

San Diego

Mon 8/25

6:15 am-10:16 pm

1 stop13h 01m

$226

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 8/24

8:30 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 22m

San Diego

Sat 8/30

12:12 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop28h 33m

$265

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 10/20

12:53 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$64

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 8/27

6:34 am-2:07 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$133

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 10/26

6:32 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$139

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/28

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 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 July 25, 2025.

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 12 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus Airport to San Diego in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to San Diego. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,238 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.

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.

  • 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 $127. Another option worth looking into is Frontier, starting at $265 round trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 71% 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 $64. Users have also found prices from $133 and $139 on American Airlines and Frontier, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $127. While the most popular route (Columbus - San Diego) can be booked for $127 on average our data indicates $226 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Columbus to San Diego

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$140Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$147Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$319Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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