$105+ 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
Jul 12 — Jul 191
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 12, 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 12, 2026.
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/136:25 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 21m
Delta
Wed 9/231:36 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 19m
Delta
Deal found 6/9![Delta logo]()
$287
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 6/124:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 06m
Frontier
Mon 6/156:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8![Frontier logo]()
$288
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/256:25 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Fri 10/29:45 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 16m
Delta
Deal found 6/11![Delta logo]()
$289
This CheapOair 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 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 8/239:37 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop27h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11![Frontier logo]()
$290
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1012:50 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Thu 11/126:35 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$291
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Tue 7/286:07 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/316:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$299
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/174:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop19h 18m
Frontier
Fri 7/246:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7![Frontier logo]()
$302
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.
Fri 8/147:05 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 02m
Delta
Sun 8/239:30 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 27m
Delta
Deal found 6/10![Delta logo]()
$303
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 stop10h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/155:35 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$304
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/115:55 pm
CMH
- SAN
Nonstop4h 35m
Southwest
Sat 7/183:05 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/147:35 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Fri 9/187:55 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop11h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$309
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/174:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop19h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/236:18 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop20h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$310
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 12, 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 12, 2026.
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/97:40 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Fri 8/143:10 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11![Southwest logo]()
$304
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sun 8/305:35 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/13:50 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop10h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$323
This United Airlines 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 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 stops8h 43m
United Airlines
Thu 8/206:18 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9![United Airlines logo]()
$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/147:35 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Fri 9/187:55 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop11h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$309
This Southwest 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 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 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$317
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.
Wed 8/1912:30 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops10h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 8/226:20 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11![United Airlines logo]()
$356
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2512:30 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops10h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 8/319:45 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10![United Airlines logo]()
$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/119:15 am
CMH
- SAN
2 stops7h 15m
Southwest
Sat 7/182:15 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7![Southwest logo]()
$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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
Sun 7/2610:40 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7![Southwest logo]()
$393
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/121:35 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Mon 8/174:15 pm
SAN
- CMH
Nonstop4h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11![Southwest logo]()
$393
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/1210:30 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Fri 7/174:25 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$399
Last-minute flights from Columbus to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Diego. Data last updated June 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Diego. Data last updated June 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 6/124:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 06m
Frontier
Mon 6/156:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8![Frontier logo]()
$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 6/303:25 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Tue 7/710:40 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7![Southwest logo]()
$312
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/303:25 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Sat 7/410:30 am
SAN
- CMH
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$318
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/35:45 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Mon 7/64:25 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/83:25 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Wed 7/1511:45 am
SAN
- CMH
Nonstop4h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$303
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 stop10h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/155:35 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$304
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com 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
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/143:16 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop11h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$313
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/115:55 pm
CMH
- SAN
Nonstop4h 35m
Southwest
Sat 7/183:05 pm
SAN
- CMH
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$307
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/174:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop19h 18m
Frontier
Fri 7/246:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7![Frontier logo]()
$302
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/174:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop19h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/236:18 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop20h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$310
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.
Fri 7/244:47 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop19h 18m
Frontier
Fri 7/316:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9![Frontier logo]()
$291
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Tue 7/286:07 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/316:25 am
SAN
- CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$299
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 12, 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 12, 2026.
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:35 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11![Southwest logo]()
$105
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Wed 8/55:31 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8![American Airlines logo]()
$106
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 8/48:20 am
CMH
- SAN
1 stop10h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7![Southwest logo]()
$111
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/64:25 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$125
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity 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 6/11![Frontier logo]()
$126
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 12/72:20 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop8h 58m
Delta
Deal found 6/8![Delta logo]()
$129
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/812:50 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11![Southwest logo]()
$135
This CheapOair 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 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 6/12![Frontier logo]()
$144
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/71:10 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11![Southwest logo]()
$145
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/55:08 pm
CMH
- SAN
2 stops10h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8![United Airlines logo]()
$151
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/153:25 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$154
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/72:00 pm
CMH
- SAN
1 stop9h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/9![Delta logo]()
$159
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 June 12, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $287 (Delta) |
One-way from | $105 (Southwest) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $397 |
Good round-trip deal | $422 or less |
Good one-way deal | $262 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 June 12, 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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Route
Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Sun 8/9
7:40 pm-11:05 pm
1 stop6h 25m
San Diego
Fri 8/14
3:10 pm-12:55 am
1 stop6h 45m
$304
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Mon 9/14
7:35 pm-10:55 pm
1 stop6h 20m
San Diego
Fri 9/18
7:55 am-10:30 pm
1 stop11h 35m
$309
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
Sun 8/30
5:35 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop9h 09m
San Diego
Tue 9/1
3:50 pm-5:08 am
1 stop10h 18m
$323
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Sat 8/15
2:12 pm-7:55 pm
2 stops8h 43m
San Diego
Thu 8/20
6:18 am-5:05 pm
1 stop7h 47m
$356
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Wed 8/19
12:30 pm-7:55 pm
2 stops10h 25m
San Diego
Sat 8/22
6:20 am-6:14 pm
1 stop8h 54m
$356
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Tue 8/25
12:30 pm-7:55 pm
2 stops10h 25m
San Diego
Mon 8/31
9:45 pm-9:46 am
1 stop9h 01m
$356
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Sat 7/11
9:15 am-1:30 pm
2 stops7h 15m
San Diego
Sat 7/18
2:15 pm-1:40 am
1 stop8h 25m
$363
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Tue 7/21
3:25 pm-6:20 pm
1 stop5h 55m
San Diego
Sun 7/26
10:40 pm-10:05 am
1 stop8h 25m
$393
Quickest round-trip
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH - SAN
CMHSAN
Columbus
Wed 8/12
1:35 pm-4:55 pm
1 stop6h 20m
San Diego
Mon 8/17
4:15 pm-11:35 pm
Nonstop4h 20m
$393
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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 June.
| 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.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Diego?
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 86 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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, 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 June 12, 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.
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$101 | Average$250 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$208 | Average$356 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$222 | Average$317 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$236 | Average$366 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$403 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |