What airlines fly to San Diego?

Southwest, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Diego from Columbus according to our data. Southwest is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Diego. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to San Diego on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Columbus to San Diego

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As of September 2026, there are 5 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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8:34 am - 2:38 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

9h 04m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:25 am - 3:32 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

6h 07m1 stop Denver Intl

$298Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 19

4:30 pm - 11:51 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

10h 21m1 stop Denver Intl

6:25 am - 3:35 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

6h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

$299Frontier

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

4:30 pm - 3:58 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

26h 28m1 stop Denver Intl

6:25 am - 3:35 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

6h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

$299Frontier

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

8:34 am - 2:38 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

9h 04m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

4:53 pm - 3:32 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

19h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

$303Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

2:16 pm - 6:40 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

7h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 5:59 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

8h 44m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$322United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 7

5:15 am - 11:27 amCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

9h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:08 pm - 11:44 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

6h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$327United Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

7:00 am - 11:54 amCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

7h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:15 am - 6:10 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

8h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$327Delta

Tue, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 11

6:00 pm - 9:52 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

6h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:40 pm - 9:00 amSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

7h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$327Delta

Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31

5:40 am - 10:49 amCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

8h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:04 am - 10:07 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

9h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$327American Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 22

11:39 am - 3:36 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

6h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:17 am - 9:02 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

6h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$327American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 23

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8:27 pm - 9:05 amCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

15h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

6:25 am - 3:35 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

6h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

$350Frontier

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

8:27 pm - 9:05 amCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

15h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

2:50 pm - 5:08 amSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

11h 18m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$394Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 26

8:27 pm - 9:05 amCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

15h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

10:45 am - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

10h 14m2 stops Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld Chicago O'Hare Intl

$420Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 26

7:02 am - 1:21 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

9h 19m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:25 am - 3:35 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

6h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

$475Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 11

7:35 pm - 11:00 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

6h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

1:15 pm - 12:20 amSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

8h 05m1 stop Dallas Love Field

$489Southwest

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13

6:25 pm - 10:10 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

6h 45m1 stop Houston Hobby

2:50 pm - 1:25 amSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

7h 35m2 stops Santa Barbara Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$494Southwest

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13

8:15 am - 12:25 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

7h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:46 pm - 9:46 amSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

8h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,127American Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 11

10:30 am - 2:57 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

7h 27m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:05 pm - 10:47 amSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

10h 42m1 stop Newark

$1,289United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 8

4:27 pm - 10:37 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

9h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 pm - 2:18 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

12h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,294United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 8

2:07 pm - 6:14 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

7h 07m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7:59 pm - 9:52 amSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

10h 53m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,222Delta

Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 7

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Sep 18

CMH4:30 pmColumbus

26h 28m

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SAN3:58 pmSan Diego

Sep 21

SAN6:25 amSan Diego

6h 10m

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CMH3:35 pmColumbus

$299

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Oct 7

CMH4:30 pmColumbus

10h 21m

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SAN11:51 pmSan Diego

Oct 11

SAN4:53 pmSan Diego

19h 39m

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CMH3:32 pmColumbus

$304

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Oct 30

CMH4:21 pmColumbus

10h 36m

1 stop

SAN11:57 pmSan Diego

Nov 5

SAN4:53 pmSan Diego

19h 33m

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CMH3:26 pmColumbus

$305

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Oct 26

CMH8:00 pmColumbus

7h 10m

1 stop

SAN12:10 amSan Diego

Oct 30

SAN12:45 pmSan Diego

7h 45m

2 stops

CMH11:30 pmColumbus

$332

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Dec 16

CMH12:50 pmColumbus

11h 15m

2 stops

SAN9:05 pmSan Diego

Jan 6

SAN10:10 amSan Diego

9h 25m

2 stops

CMH10:35 pmColumbus

$337

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Oct 22

CMH8:20 pmColumbus

6h 30m

1 stop

SAN11:50 pmSan Diego

Oct 25

SAN4:35 pmSan Diego

6h 20m

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CMH1:55 amColumbus

$363

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Tue 10/13

8:34 am-2:38 pm

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Mon 10/19

6:25 am-3:32 pm

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8:34 am-2:38 pm

1 stop9h 04m

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4:53 pm-3:32 pm

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CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego

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Tue 10/6

2:16 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop7h 24m

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1 stop8h 44m

$322

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CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego

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Sun 11/8

5:15 am-11:27 am

1 stop9h 12m

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2:08 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$327

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Tue 12/8

7:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 54m

San Diego

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1 stop8h 55m

$327

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CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego

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Thu 1/28

6:00 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop6h 52m

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1 stop7h 20m

$327

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CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego

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Tue 1/19

5:40 am-10:49 am

1 stop8h 09m

San Diego

Fri 1/22

10:04 am-10:07 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$327

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Sat 10/17

11:39 am-3:36 pm

1 stop6h 57m

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Fri 10/23

11:17 am-9:02 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$327

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Columbus and San Diego?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $258 to $386.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $298.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of September, then departing from Columbus during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $308.

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 Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $395. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $564. 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 $470. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $538.

What is the cheapest Columbus to San Diego flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus 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 $360 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 $319 on momondo.

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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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Best Price Found	$122
Fastest flight time	4h 30m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in San Diego	1 airport

The best one-way flight to San Diego from Columbus in the past 72 hours is $122. The best round-trip flight deal from Columbus to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $298.

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

Direct flights go from Columbus to San Diego on Monday, Tuesday, 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 September 2026, there are 5 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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Frontier	PriceFrom $101	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,626 reviews	Search Frontier flights
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