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United Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 9:40 am
CMH
-
SAN
7h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 4:50 pm
SAN
-
CMH
7h 30m
1 stop
$277United Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 7
Southwest Logo
5:40 pm - 7:40 pm
CMH
-
SAN
5h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
10:40 pm - 9:45 am
SAN
-
CMH
8h 05m
1 stop
$278Southwest
Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:47 am
CMH
-
SAN
7h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 10:33 pm
SAN
-
CMH
8h 28m
2 stops
$282United Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Tue, Mar 3
Frontier Logo
7:33 pm - 12:08 am
CMH
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SAN
7h 35m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:00 am - 11:42 am
SAN
-
CMH
23h 42m
2 stops
$284Frontier
Sun, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 1:57 pm
CMH
-
SAN
29h 32m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 7:23 pm
SAN
-
CMH
9h 58m
1 stop
$286Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Thu, Feb 26
Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 2:45 pm
CMH
-
SAN
9h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 7:15 pm
SAN
-
CMH
9h 45m
2 stops
$287Southwest
Wed, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 7
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 1:29 pm
CMH
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SAN
9h 54m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:30 pm - 9:00 am
SAN
-
CMH
7h 30m
1 stop
$288Delta
Sat, Apr 4 - Sun, Apr 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:33 pm - 12:08 am
CMH
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SAN
7h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 10:44 am
SAN
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CMH
17h 36m
2 stops
$289Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
4:47 pm - 10:00 pm
CMH
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SAN
8h 13m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 9:43 am
SAN
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CMH
8h 13m
1 stop
$291United Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Mon, Mar 30
Frontier Logo
8:08 pm - 12:08 am
CMH
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SAN
31h 00m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 1:56 pm
SAN
-
CMH
28h 31m
2 stops
$294Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Sat, Mar 14

Southwest flights from Columbus to San Diego

Our best Southwest deals on Columbus to San Diego flight tickets
Southwest
Mar 7
CMH5:40 pmColumbus
5h 00m
SAN7:40 pmSan Diego
Mar 14
SAN10:40 pmSan Diego
8h 05m
1 stop
CMH9:45 amColumbus
$278
Southwest
Mar 4
CMH8:20 amColumbus
9h 25m
2 stops
SAN2:45 pmSan Diego
Mar 7
SAN6:30 amSan Diego
9h 45m
2 stops
CMH7:15 pmColumbus
$287
Southwest
Feb 7
CMH6:15 amColumbus
8h 00m
1 stop
SAN11:15 amSan Diego
Feb 11
SAN9:40 amSan Diego
8h 25m
1 stop
CMH9:05 pmColumbus
$308

Frontier flights from Columbus to San Diego

Our best Frontier deals on Columbus to San Diego flight tickets
Frontier
Mar 8
CMH7:33 pmColumbus
7h 35m
1 stop
SAN12:08 amSan Diego
Mar 9
SAN9:00 amSan Diego
23h 42m
2 stops
CMH11:42 amColumbus
$284
Frontier
Mar 5
CMH8:08 pmColumbus
31h 00m
1 stop
SAN12:08 amSan Diego
Mar 14
SAN6:25 amSan Diego
28h 31m
2 stops
CMH1:56 pmColumbus
$294
Frontier
Feb 19
CMH8:08 pmColumbus
7h 00m
1 stop
SAN12:08 amSan Diego
Feb 22
SAN6:25 amSan Diego
9h 59m
1 stop
CMH7:24 pmColumbus
$296

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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated January 28, 2026.
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Price

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 4/2

5:40 am-9:40 am

1 stop7h 00m

San Diego

Tue 4/7

6:20 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sat 3/7

5:40 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

San Diego

Sat 3/14

10:40 pm-9:45 am

1 stop8h 05m

$278

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 2/27

5:30 am-9:47 am

1 stop7h 17m

San Diego

Tue 3/3

11:05 am-10:33 pm

2 stops8h 28m

$282

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 3/8

7:33 pm-12:08 am

1 stop7h 35m

San Diego

Mon 3/9

9:00 am-11:42 am

2 stops23h 42m

$284

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sat 2/21

11:25 am-1:57 pm

2 stops29h 32m

San Diego

Thu 2/26

6:25 am-7:23 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$286

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 3/4

8:20 am-2:45 pm

2 stops9h 25m

San Diego

Sat 3/7

6:30 am-7:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$287

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sat 4/4

6:35 am-1:29 pm

1 stop9h 54m

San Diego

Sun 4/12

10:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop7h 30m

$288

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 3/8

7:33 pm-12:08 am

1 stop7h 35m

San Diego

Tue 3/10

2:08 pm-10:44 am

2 stops17h 36m

$289

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 3/20

4:47 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 13m

San Diego

Mon 3/30

10:30 pm-9:43 am

1 stop8h 13m

$291

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 3/5

8:08 pm-12:08 am

1 stop31h 00m

San Diego

Sat 3/14

6:25 am-1:56 pm

2 stops28h 31m

$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 Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $412. 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 $431. 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 $325 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.

Cheap Columbus to San Diego flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Columbus to San Diego

Fastest flight time

4h 30m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, 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, 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.

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  • 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 AirlinesPriceFrom $107Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,386 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $117Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,056 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $199Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,208 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $246Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,123 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $264Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,201 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $276Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,268 reviews
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