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

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

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.

How many flights depart from Columbus to San Diego on average per week?

As of November 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from Columbus to San Diego. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 33% of flights taking off on this day.

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

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As of November 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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7:01 pm - 10:19 amCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

18h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

8:57 am - 4:47 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

28h 50m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$344Frontier

Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 9

6:50 pm - 2:38 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

22h 48m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5:26 pm - 3:38 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

19h 12m1 stop Denver Intl

$344Frontier

Sun, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 10

10:28 am - 10:21 amCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

26h 53m2 stops Orlando Denver Intl

12:37 pm - 11:36 amSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

19h 59m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

$349Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6

10:33 am - 10:19 amCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

26h 46m2 stops Orlando Denver Intl

12:37 pm - 11:36 amSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

19h 59m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

$349Multiple Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 10

7:00 pm - 10:30 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

6h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

2:15 pm - 12:10 amSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

6h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$367Southwest

Sun, Dec 20 - Thu, Dec 24

6:45 pm - 11:00 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

7h 15m1 stop Nashville Intl

7:00 am - 4:20 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

6h 20m1 stop Austin Bergstrom

$367Southwest

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

7:29 pm - 11:59 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

7h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:54 am - 10:12 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

7h 18m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$367American Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 4

6:03 am - 10:52 amCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

7h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:20 am - 10:18 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

7h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$367American Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27

7:05 am - 1:08 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

9h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:30 pm - 10:21 amSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

8h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$367Delta

Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30

10:05 am - 3:41 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

8h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:00 pm - 12:10 amSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

7h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$367Delta

Thu, May 6 - Sun, May 9

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8:27 am - 3:50 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

10h 23m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:25 am - 3:26 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

6h 01m1 stop Denver Intl

$378Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 13

8:27 am - 3:50 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

10h 23m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:25 am - 3:26 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

6h 01m1 stop Denver Intl

$418Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 13

6:40 am - 10:56 amCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

7h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:05 pm - 10:26 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

6h 21m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$419American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

7:00 am - 11:57 amCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

7h 57m1 stop San Francisco

10:20 pm - 12:25 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

11h 05m1 stop Newark

$432United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 10

4:59 pm - 8:36 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

6h 37m1 stop Denver Intl

6:20 am - 6:15 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

8h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

$432United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11

7:14 am - 12:15 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

8h 01m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

10:40 pm - 9:26 amSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

7h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$437American Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

6:20 am - 10:20 amCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

7h 00m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

9:05 am - 9:40 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

9h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$442Southwest

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

6:00 am - 11:50 amCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

8h 50m2 stops Nashville Intl Dallas Love Field

9:05 am - 9:40 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

9h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$447Southwest

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

3:04 pm - 9:04 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

9h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:20 am - 4:30 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

7h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$447Delta

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

6:00 pm - 11:59 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

8h 59m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

10:30 pm - 10:17 amSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

8h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$447Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

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Jan 20

CMH8:10 amColumbus

30h 45m

2 stops

SAN11:55 amSan Diego

Feb 3

SAN9:49 amSan Diego

31h 51m

2 stops

CMH8:40 pmColumbus

$389

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Dec 5

CMH8:10 amColumbus

10h 00m

1 stop

SAN3:10 pmSan Diego

Dec 8

SAN7:15 amSan Diego

10h 25m

1 stop

CMH8:40 pmColumbus

$393

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Nov 17

CMH7:12 pmColumbus

21h 01m

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SAN1:13 pmSan Diego

Nov 23

SAN7:00 amSan Diego

7h 58m

1 stop

CMH5:58 pmColumbus

$542

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Delta

Feb 22

CMH12:35 pmColumbus

10h 49m

1 stop

SAN8:24 pmSan Diego

Mar 3

SAN1:30 pmSan Diego

7h 34m

1 stop

CMH12:04 amColumbus

$367

Delta

Dec 4

CMH7:12 pmColumbus

7h 46m

1 stop

SAN11:58 pmSan Diego

Dec 10

SAN1:36 pmSan Diego

6h 24m

1 stop

CMH11:00 pmColumbus

$377

Delta

Nov 27

CMH6:40 amColumbus

8h 32m

1 stop

SAN12:12 pmSan Diego

Nov 30

SAN10:10 pmSan Diego

8h 46m

1 stop

CMH9:56 amColumbus

$387

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CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego

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Sun 12/6

7:01 pm-10:19 am

1 stop18h 18m

San Diego

Wed 12/9

8:57 am-4:47 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$344

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CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego

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Columbus

Sun 1/31

6:50 pm-2:38 pm

2 stops22h 48m

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5:26 pm-3:38 pm

1 stop19h 12m

$344

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CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego

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Columbus

Wed 12/2

10:28 am-10:21 am

2 stops26h 53m

San Diego

Sun 12/6

12:37 pm-11:36 am

1 stop19h 59m

$349

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego

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Sat 12/5

10:33 am-10:19 am

2 stops26h 46m

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12:37 pm-11:36 am

1 stop19h 59m

$349

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CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 12/20

7:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

San Diego

Thu 12/24

2:15 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 55m

$367

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 1/6

6:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Diego

Sat 1/9

7:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$367

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CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 12/2

7:29 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Diego

Fri 12/4

11:54 am-10:12 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$367

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 1/20

6:03 am-10:52 am

1 stop7h 49m

San Diego

Wed 1/27

11:20 am-10:18 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$367

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 11/24

7:05 am-1:08 pm

1 stop9h 03m

San Diego

Mon 11/30

10:30 pm-10:21 am

1 stop8h 51m

$367

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH Columbus - SAN San Diego

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 5/6

10:05 am-3:41 pm

1 stop8h 36m

San Diego

Sun 5/9

2:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 10m

$367

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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 $306 to $419.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $344.

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 September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $349.

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 $422. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around $646. 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 $517. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $576.

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 $384 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 $288 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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Best Price Found	$125
Fastest flight time	4h 50m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in San Diego	1 airport

The best one-way flight to San Diego from Columbus in the past 72 hours is $125. The best round-trip flight deal from Columbus to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $344.

The fastest flight from Columbus to San Diego takes 4h 50m

Direct flights go from Columbus to San Diego every day.

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 50m.
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 November 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 5.5 2,511 reviews	Search Frontier flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $253	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,228 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $256	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,698 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $266	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,469 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $276	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,215 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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