What is the cheapest airline that flies from Columbus to San Diego?

Frontier is the most popular carrier operating from Columbus to San Diego

What airlines fly to San Diego?

American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Diego from Columbus according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Diego. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to San Diego on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus to San Diego Airport?

Prices for flights from Columbus to San Diego Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Columbus to San Diego Airport?

As of January 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Columbus to San Diego Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus to San Diego Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Columbus to San Diego Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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5:30 pm - 9:41 pm

CMH

SAN

7h 11m

1 stop

1:03 pm - 11:26 pm

SAN

CMH

7h 23m

1 stop

$277American Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12

3:20 pm - 5:20 pm

CMH

SAN

5h 00mnonstop

9:20 am - 6:05 pm

SAN

CMH

5h 45m

1 stop

$278Southwest

Sat, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 21

6:59 pm - 11:40 pm

CMH

SAN

7h 41m

1 stop

10:30 pm - 10:01 am

SAN

CMH

8h 31m

1 stop

$279Delta

Mon, Mar 30 - Thu, Apr 2

5:30 am - 9:47 am

CMH

SAN

7h 17m

1 stop

11:05 am - 10:33 pm

SAN

CMH

8h 28m

2 stops

$282United Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 19

7:33 pm - 8:05 am

CMH

SAN

15h 32m

1 stop

9:56 pm - 9:40 am

SAN

CMH

32h 44m

2 stops

$283Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 26 - Sun, Apr 5

7:33 pm - 12:09 am

CMH

SAN

7h 36m

1 stop

10:02 pm - 9:40 am

SAN

CMH

32h 38m

2 stops

$286Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 26 - Sun, Mar 29

6:25 pm - 10:20 pm

CMH

SAN

6h 55m

1 stop

9:10 am - 4:25 pm

SAN

CMH

4h 15mnonstop

$289Southwest

Mon, Feb 23 - Sat, Feb 28

10:54 am - 12:08 am

CMH

SAN

16h 14m

2 stops

6:25 am - 7:28 pm

SAN

CMH

10h 03m

1 stop

$292Frontier

Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23

10:31 am - 3:40 pm

CMH

SAN

8h 09m

1 stop

1:05 pm - 11:44 pm

SAN

CMH

7h 39m

1 stop

$293United Airlines

Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9

1:05 pm - 6:35 pm

CMH

SAN

8h 30m

1 stop

9:10 am - 4:25 pm

SAN

CMH

4h 15mnonstop

$294Southwest

Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28

United Airlines flights from Columbus to San Diego

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United Airlines

Feb 14

CMH3:30 pmColumbus

8h 21m

1 stop

SAN8:51 pmSan Diego

Feb 21

SAN11:30 amSan Diego

8h 03m

1 stop

CMH10:33 pmColumbus

$277

United Airlines

Feb 16

CMH5:30 amColumbus

7h 17m

1 stop

SAN9:47 amSan Diego

Feb 19

SAN11:05 amSan Diego

8h 28m

2 stops

CMH10:33 pmColumbus

$282

United Airlines

Feb 5

CMH10:31 amColumbus

8h 09m

1 stop

SAN3:40 pmSan Diego

Feb 9

SAN1:05 pmSan Diego

7h 39m

1 stop

CMH11:44 pmColumbus

$293

Southwest flights from Columbus to San Diego

Our best Southwest deals on Columbus to San Diego flight tickets

Southwest

Feb 14

CMH3:20 pmColumbus

5h 00m

SAN5:20 pmSan Diego

Feb 21

SAN9:20 amSan Diego

5h 45m

1 stop

CMH6:05 pmColumbus

$278

Southwest

Feb 23

CMH6:25 pmColumbus

6h 55m

1 stop

SAN10:20 pmSan Diego

Feb 28

SAN9:10 amSan Diego

4h 15m

CMH4:25 pmColumbus

$289

Southwest

Feb 21

CMH1:05 pmColumbus

8h 30m

1 stop

SAN6:35 pmSan Diego

Feb 28

SAN9:10 amSan Diego

4h 15m

CMH4:25 pmColumbus

$294

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ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 5/4

5:30 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop7h 11m

San Diego

Tue 5/12

1:03 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sat 2/14

3:20 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

San Diego

Sat 2/21

9:20 am-6:05 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$278

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 3/30

6:59 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 41m

San Diego

Thu 4/2

10:30 pm-10:01 am

1 stop8h 31m

$279

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 2/16

5:30 am-9:47 am

1 stop7h 17m

San Diego

Thu 2/19

11:05 am-10:33 pm

2 stops8h 28m

$282

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 3/26

7:33 pm-8:05 am

1 stop15h 32m

San Diego

Sun 4/5

9:56 pm-9:40 am

2 stops32h 44m

$283

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 3/26

7:33 pm-12:09 am

1 stop7h 36m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

10:02 pm-9:40 am

2 stops32h 38m

$286

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 2/23

6:25 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San Diego

Sat 2/28

9:10 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$289

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 2/20

10:54 am-12:08 am

2 stops16h 14m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

6:25 am-7:28 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$292

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 2/5

10:31 am-3:40 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San Diego

Mon 2/9

1:05 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$293

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sat 2/21

1:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Diego

Sat 2/28

9:10 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$294

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Columbus to San Diego

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of January, then departing from Columbus during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $337.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart from Columbus to San Diego is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $399. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $519. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Diego.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $419. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $528.

What is the cheapest Columbus to San Diego flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from Columbus when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $397 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from Columbus for as low as $291 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Columbus to San Diego flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Columbus to San Diego flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	4h 30m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in San Diego	1 airport

The fastest flight from Columbus to San Diego takes 4h 30m

Direct flights go from Columbus to San Diego on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There is 1 airport in San Diego. From Columbus there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN).

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How far is Columbus to San Diego by plane?
The straight-line distance from Columbus to San Diego is 1951.9 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 30m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus to San Diego Airport?
Prices for flights from Columbus to San Diego Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Columbus to San Diego Airport?
As of January 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Columbus to San Diego Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus to San Diego Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Columbus to San Diego Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Columbus to San Diego

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $107	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,362 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $117	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.7 3,055 reviews	Search Frontier flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $199	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,190 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $246	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,086 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $264	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,172 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $276	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,266 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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