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$86+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SAN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 Tuesday or Monday 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$275
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$103
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$492

Good round-trip deal

$477 or less
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/74:47 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop28h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/1411:00 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop12h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$275
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/294:47 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop17h 26mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/65:50 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop19h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$280
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:33 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop18h 41mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/85:30 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop8h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/146:00 amCMH - SAN
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/259:45 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/166:40 amCMH - SAN
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Sat 8/2310:30 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/10$323
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 10/55:45 amCMH - SAN
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Thu 10/912:25 pmSAN - CMH
Nonstop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$341
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/218:30 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
Sun 8/249:40 pmSAN - CMH
2 stops19h 02mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$375
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1111:52 amCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 45mSun Country Air
Fri 7/185:31 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop24h 16mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/11$445
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 12/161:48 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2110:39 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$450

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 June 12, 2025.
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

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San Diego

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 7/7

4:47 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop28h 39m

San Diego

Mon 7/14

11:00 pm-2:02 pm

1 stop12h 02m

$275

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 6/29

4:47 pm-7:13 am

1 stop17h 26m

San Diego

Sun 7/6

5:50 pm-3:52 pm

1 stop19h 02m

$280

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 9/3

6:33 pm-10:14 am

1 stop18h 41m

San Diego

Mon 9/8

5:30 pm-5:05 am

1 stop8h 35m

$296

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 8/14

6:00 am-9:34 am

1 stop6h 34m

San Diego

Mon 8/25

9:45 pm-9:33 am

1 stop8h 48m

$297

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sat 8/16

6:40 am-12:46 pm

1 stop9h 06m

San Diego

Sat 8/23

10:30 pm-9:04 am

1 stop7h 34m

$323

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 8/13

1:05 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops11h 45m

San Diego

Sun 8/17

7:10 am-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$361

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 8/21

8:30 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 22m

San Diego

Sun 8/24

9:40 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops19h 02m

$375

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 7/11

11:52 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Diego

Fri 7/18

5:31 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop24h 16m

$445

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 8/22

1:03 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$86

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 8/31

8:30 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$126

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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 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 June 9, 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 June 12, 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 June 8, 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Columbus to San Diego have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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 $280. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $296 and $297, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 34% 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 $103. Users have also found prices from $126 and $148 on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $386. While the most popular route (Columbus - San Diego) can be booked for $207 on average our data indicates $477 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$140Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$146Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$374Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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