$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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SAN
May 23 — May 301
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 April 23, 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 April 23, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 5/115:30 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 5/2510:45 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20![American Airlines logo]()
$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Sun 8/161:35 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Sat 8/226:20 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/19![Southwest logo]()
$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 5/45:30 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 25m
American Airlines
Tue 5/122:04 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20![American Airlines logo]()
$287
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 7/104:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 06m
Frontier
Wed 7/156:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 4/18![Frontier logo]()
$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Fri 8/146:50 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Sat 8/226:20 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/19![Southwest logo]()
$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Tue 6/24:10 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Fri 6/510:40 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/19![Southwest logo]()
$293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 5/215:30 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 5/266:15 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21![American Airlines logo]()
$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/116:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Sat 5/166:25 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops31h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21![Frontier logo]()
$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:35 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops28h 29m
Frontier
Mon 5/46:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/18![Frontier logo]()
$298
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/22:00 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Tue 6/99:00 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/22![Southwest logo]()
$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 4/255:05 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 5/212:17 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/19![American Airlines logo]()
$301
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Thu 8/612:55 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Thu 8/206:45 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/19![Southwest logo]()
$302
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 April 23, 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 April 23, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Sat 7/186:35 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 52m
Delta
Mon 7/2710:17 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 30m
Delta
Deal found 4/18![Delta logo]()
$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/22:00 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Fri 6/510:40 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/22![Southwest logo]()
$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Fri 5/225:30 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Sun 5/2410:49 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops8h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/21![United Airlines logo]()
$411
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 7/157:31 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Mon 7/202:40 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 16m
Delta
Deal found 4/18![Delta logo]()
$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 7/177:44 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 46m
Delta
Sat 7/256:15 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 33m
Delta
Deal found 4/22![Delta logo]()
$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/123:55 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Mon 6/159:55 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/20![Southwest logo]()
$392
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Sun 5/176:25 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 58m
Delta
Mon 6/12:30 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 22m
Delta
Deal found 4/19![Delta logo]()
$338
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/231:15 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Wed 7/110:40 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/21![Southwest logo]()
$399
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/171:15 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Sat 6/2011:30 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop11h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/20![Southwest logo]()
$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Fri 7/106:35 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 52m
Delta
Sat 7/1810:30 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 30m
Delta
Deal found 4/19![Delta logo]()
$388
Last-minute flights from Columbus to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Diego. Data last updated April 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Diego. Data last updated April 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 4/238:15 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 44m
Frontier
Thu 4/306:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22![Frontier logo]()
$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 4/255:05 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 5/212:17 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/19![American Airlines logo]()
$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:35 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops28h 29m
Frontier
Mon 5/46:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/18![Frontier logo]()
$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/35:30 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 25m
American Airlines
Sat 5/912:17 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/18![American Airlines logo]()
$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 5/45:30 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 25m
American Airlines
Tue 5/122:04 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20![American Airlines logo]()
$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/45:00 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 25m
Delta
Tue 5/126:30 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 31m
Delta
Deal found 4/22![Delta logo]()
$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/97:51 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 05m
American Airlines
Sat 5/1612:17 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21![American Airlines logo]()
$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/97:00 am
CMH
- SAN
2 stops8h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 5/1612:10 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/21![United Airlines logo]()
$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 5/115:30 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 5/2510:45 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20![American Airlines logo]()
$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/116:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Sat 5/166:25 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops31h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21![Frontier logo]()
$295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sun 5/176:25 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 58m
Delta
Mon 6/110:15 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Deal found 4/21![Delta logo]()
$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 5/215:30 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 5/266:15 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21![American Airlines logo]()
$294
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 April 23, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 23, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/116:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21![Frontier logo]()
$86
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/203:55 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/22![Southwest logo]()
$105
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Sun 5/38:18 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop15h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 4/18![Frontier logo]()
$106
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/296:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop16h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21![Frontier logo]()
$111
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/156:43 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 stops30h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21![Frontier logo]()
$127
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/192:05 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 56m
Delta
Deal found 4/21![Delta logo]()
$129
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/204:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20![Frontier logo]()
$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/196:05 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops27h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20![Frontier logo]()
$141
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 April 23, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $283 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $86 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $362 |
Good round-trip deal | $493 or less |
Good one-way deal | $238 or less |
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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 April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to San Diego that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Sat 7/18
6:35 am-10:27 am
1 stop6h 52m
San Diego
Mon 7/27
10:17 pm-9:47 am
1 stop8h 30m
$317
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Wed 7/15
7:31 am-12:13 pm
1 stop7h 42m
San Diego
Mon 7/20
2:40 pm-11:56 pm
1 stop6h 16m
$317
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Fri 7/17
7:44 pm-11:30 pm
1 stop6h 46m
San Diego
Sat 7/25
6:15 am-5:48 pm
1 stop8h 33m
$317
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Tue 6/2
2:00 pm-9:40 pm
2 stops10h 40m
San Diego
Fri 6/5
10:40 pm-12:15 pm
1 stop10h 35m
$329
Quickest round-trip
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Sun 5/17
6:25 am-10:23 am
1 stop6h 58m
San Diego
Mon 6/1
2:30 pm-11:52 pm
1 stop6h 22m
$338
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Fri 7/10
6:35 am-10:27 am
1 stop6h 52m
San Diego
Sat 7/18
10:30 pm-9:00 am
1 stop7h 30m
$388
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Fri 6/12
3:55 pm-8:55 pm
2 stops8h 00m
San Diego
Mon 6/15
9:55 pm-9:20 am
1 stop8h 25m
$392
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Tue 6/23
1:15 pm-6:20 pm
2 stops8h 05m
San Diego
Wed 7/1
10:40 pm-12:25 pm
1 stop10h 45m
$399
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Wed 6/17
1:15 pm-6:20 pm
2 stops8h 05m
San Diego
Sat 6/20
11:30 am-1:35 am
1 stop11h 05m
$409
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Fri 5/22
5:30 am-9:28 am
1 stop6h 58m
San Diego
Sun 5/24
10:49 am-10:37 pm
2 stops8h 48m
$411
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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 April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- 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
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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 April 17, 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 87 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Diego (average of $308). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $453). 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 April 23, 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.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Columbus Airport to San Diego?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Phoenix (PHX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Columbus Airport to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Columbus Airport to San Diego?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Columbus Airport to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Detroit (DTW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $266.
What’s the fastest layover option from Columbus Airport to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Columbus Airport to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Detroit (DTW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 40m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Columbus Airport to San Diego?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Columbus Airport to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Detroit (DTW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 04m.
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 April 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$101 | Average$239 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$107 | Average$275 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$230 | Average$351 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$236 | Average$382 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$245 | Average$358 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$409 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |