$125+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to San Diego (SAN)
This is the cheapest round-trip 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
Oct 6 — Oct 131
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 September 6, 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 September 6, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 10/304:21 pm -
1 stop10h 36m
Thu 11/54:53 pm -
1 stop19h 33m
Deal found 9/4![Frontier logo]()
$305
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 9/164:30 pm -
1 stop26h 29m
Tue 9/224:54 pm -
1 stop19h 41m
Deal found 9/1![Frontier logo]()
$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Wed 10/214:27 pm -
1 stop10h 29m
Mon 10/269:34 am -
2 stops30h 18m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$313
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Mon 10/54:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Mon 10/126:25 am -
1 stop6h 07m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 10/62:16 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Wed 10/76:15 am -
1 stop8h 44m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$322
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/254:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Sun 9/274:54 pm -
1 stop19h 41m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Sun 10/47:30 am -
1 stop7h 05m
Wed 10/76:40 am -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/47:50 pm -
2 stops27h 27m
Sun 10/116:25 am -
1 stop30h 07m
Deal found 9/3![Frontier logo]()
$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/17:44 pm -
2 stops27h 03m
Sun 11/86:25 am -
1 stop30h 01m
Deal found 9/3![Frontier logo]()
$330
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/268:00 pm -
1 stop7h 10m
Fri 10/3012:45 pm -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 9/3![Southwest logo]()
$332
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Mon 10/54:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Fri 10/96:25 am -
1 stop6h 07m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$334
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/306:15 am -
2 stops7h 55m
Tue 11/310:55 am -
2 stops8h 35m
Deal found 9/2![Southwest logo]()
$337
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 September 6, 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 September 6, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 10/317:08 am -
1 stop7h 05m
Mon 11/210:25 pm -
1 stop8h 33m
Deal found 9/1![Delta logo]()
$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Sun 10/47:30 am -
1 stop7h 05m
Wed 10/76:40 am -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 11/165:30 am -
1 stop7h 40m
Thu 11/196:35 am -
1 stop8h 35m
Deal found 9/5![Southwest logo]()
$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 10/26:01 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Fri 10/910:30 pm -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 9/4![United Airlines logo]()
$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Thu 11/197:07 pm -
1 stop7h 46m
Mon 11/231:22 pm -
1 stop6h 32m
Deal found 9/5![Delta logo]()
$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 10/612:55 pm -
1 stop9h 00m
Wed 10/712:15 pm -
2 stops7h 30m
Deal found 9/1![Southwest logo]()
$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 12/26:10 am -
2 stops8h 15m
Mon 12/710:55 am -
2 stops7h 25m
Deal found 9/2![Southwest logo]()
$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 10/157:30 am -
1 stop7h 05m
Sat 10/172:07 pm -
1 stop6h 47m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$382
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/910:00 am -
Nonstop4h 45m
Tue 10/137:15 am -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 9/3![Southwest logo]()
$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/1010:26 am -
2 stops12h 42m
Wed 10/147:41 pm -
2 stops10h 44m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$437
Last-minute flights from Columbus to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Diego. Data last updated September 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Diego. Data last updated September 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 9/164:30 pm -
1 stop26h 29m
Tue 9/224:54 pm -
1 stop19h 41m
Deal found 9/1![Frontier logo]()
$309
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/254:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Sun 9/274:54 pm -
1 stop19h 41m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/46:00 am -
1 stop6h 45m
Wed 10/710:25 pm -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 9/2![Delta logo]()
$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/47:50 pm -
2 stops27h 27m
Sun 10/116:25 am -
1 stop30h 07m
Deal found 9/3![Frontier logo]()
$329
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Mon 10/54:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Mon 10/126:25 am -
1 stop6h 07m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$317
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Mon 10/54:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Fri 10/96:25 am -
1 stop6h 07m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 10/62:16 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Wed 10/76:15 am -
1 stop8h 44m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$322
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Wed 10/214:27 pm -
1 stop10h 29m
Mon 10/269:34 am -
2 stops30h 18m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/257:44 pm -
2 stops27h 05m
Thu 10/294:53 pm -
1 stop19h 33m
Deal found 9/3![Frontier logo]()
$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/268:00 pm -
1 stop7h 10m
Fri 10/3012:45 pm -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 9/3![Southwest logo]()
$332
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 10/304:21 pm -
1 stop10h 36m
Thu 11/54:53 pm -
1 stop19h 33m
Deal found 9/4![Frontier logo]()
$305
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/306:15 am -
2 stops7h 55m
Tue 11/310:55 am -
2 stops8h 35m
Deal found 9/2![Southwest logo]()
$337
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 September 6, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 6, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/207:44 pm -
2 stops31h 12m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 11/37:44 pm -
2 stops23h 14m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/1![Frontier logo]()
$129
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 10/24:30 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/17:50 pm -
2 stops48h 09m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 10/157:44 pm -
2 stops48h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$138
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 12/34:45 pm -
1 stop10h 28m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/47:50 pm -
2 stops48h 09m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Frontier logo]()
$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/17:44 pm -
2 stops27h 03m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Frontier logo]()
$145
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 September 6, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $305 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $125 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $311 |
Good round-trip deal | $398 or less |
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 6, 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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ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Sat 10/3
8:34 am-2:38 pm
1 stop9h 04m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$164
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Sat 10/3
5:10 pm-12:31 am
2 stops10h 21m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$164
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Fri 12/4
7:05 am-1:03 pm
1 stop8h 58m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$164
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Wed 10/7
8:34 am-2:38 pm
1 stop9h 04m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$164
Quickest round-trip
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Sun 10/25
5:15 am-9:27 am
1 stop7h 12m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$164
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Tue 9/29
1:45 pm-8:50 pm
2 stops10h 05m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$169
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Fri 11/20
5:15 am-9:27 am
1 stop7h 12m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$214
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Thu 10/1
2:16 pm-8:08 pm
2 stops8h 52m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$219
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Fri 12/4
9:05 am-5:37 pm
2 stops11h 32m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$219
ColumbusSan Diego
CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego
CMHSAN
Columbus
Sat 10/31
7:08 am-11:13 am
1 stop7h 05m
San Diego
Mon 11/2
10:25 pm-9:58 am
1 stop8h 33m
$327
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | 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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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights
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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 35 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 $400). 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 September 6, 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.
Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% 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 September 6, 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
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$101 | Average$248 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$205 | Average$316 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$253 | Average$362 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$356 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$406 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |