Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to San Diego (SAN) from $86

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/25. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
CMH — SAN
Oct 1 — Oct 81

How to find the cheapest flight from Columbus (CMH) to San Diego (SAN)

All the information you need to plan the best CMH to SAN flight in 2023: compare Columbus to San Diego flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Diego.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$278

One-way from

$130
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
From Columbus to San Diego
One-way flight from Columbus to San Diego

CMH - SAN

Price

$278 - $536

SAN

Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °F

SAN

Rainfall

0 - 2.3 inches

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Diego?

To save up to 23% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 49 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Columbus Airport to San Diego from $468 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $576 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

January can be a great time to fly to San Diego from Columbus Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $458. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $179. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus Airport to San Diego (CMH - SAN)?

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.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Columbus to San Diego

Check out some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've come across from Columbus to San Diego. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.

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Fri 10/20

2 stops27h 48m

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1 stop12h 25m

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2 stops11h 45m

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1 stop23h 00m

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2 stops11h 45m

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1 stop12h 25m

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Columbus

Wed 10/25

1 stop6h 58m

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1 stop12h 25m

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Columbus

Wed 12/6

1 stop14h 10m

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1 stop11h 16m

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Wed 11/8

1 stop20h 26m

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1 stop23h 00m

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Sat 10/21

1 stop11h 02m

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1 stop10h 07m

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Fri 12/8

1 stop9h 11m

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1 stop7h 32m

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Fri 1/12

1 stop27h 45m

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1 stop8h 43m

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Frontier and Alaska Airlines from Columbus to San Diego have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,483 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Columbus to San Diego flights.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Columbus?

Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Columbus. Booking flights from Columbus to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Columbus from 6 different airlines.

Can I find flights from Columbus Airport to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbus Airport to San Diego for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $151, but on average you can expect to pay $184.

Are there last-minute flights available from Columbus Airport to San Diego for under $300?

There are currently 15+ open flights from Columbus Airport to San Diego within the next 7 days for less than $300.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus Airport to San Diego round-trip?

Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $151. Another option worth looking into is Spirit Airlines, starting at $178 round trip. Users have found that Frontier is 67% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus Airport to San Diego one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $119. Users have also found prices from $123 and $353 on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Columbus Airport to San Diego?

What does CMH to SAN mean?

CMH stands for Columbus Airport, while SAN stands for San Diego Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Alternative routes for Columbus to San Diego

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Top 6 airlines flying from Columbus to San Diego

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Columbus to San Diego choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$317Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$368Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$400Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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