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Cheap flights from Columbus Airport to San Diego from $85

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Frontier Logo
8:08 pm - 12:08 am
CMH
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SAN
31h 00m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 7:28 pm
SAN
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CMH
10h 03m1 stop
$163Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
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11:19 am - 9:41 pm
CMH
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SAN
37h 22m2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 7:28 pm
SAN
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CMH
10h 03m1 stop
$167Frontier
Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2
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8:13 pm - 12:08 am
CMH
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SAN
6h 55m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 7:28 pm
SAN
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CMH
10h 03m1 stop
$170Frontier
Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2
Frontier Logo
8:09 pm - 7:40 am
CMH
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SAN
14h 31m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 7:23 pm
SAN
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CMH
9h 58m1 stop
$171Frontier
Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19
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11:39 am - 5:51 pm
CMH
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SAN
33h 12m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 7:24 pm
SAN
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CMH
9h 59m1 stop
$182Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Sun, Feb 22
Frontier Logo
12:03 pm - 11:31 pm
CMH
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SAN
38h 28m2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 7:23 pm
SAN
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CMH
9h 58m1 stop
$183Frontier
Fri, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 12
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8:13 pm - 9:41 pm
CMH
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SAN
28h 28m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 7:23 pm
SAN
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CMH
9h 58m1 stop
$185Frontier
Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Mar 5
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11:39 am - 1:43 pm
CMH
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SAN
29h 04m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 7:23 pm
SAN
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CMH
9h 58m1 stop
$188Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 5
Frontier Logo
8:09 pm - 12:08 am
CMH
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SAN
6h 59m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 7:28 pm
SAN
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CMH
10h 03m1 stop
$190Frontier
Sun, Feb 22 - Mon, Feb 23
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8:08 pm - 12:08 am
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SAN
31h 00m1 stop
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9:18 pm - 7:30 am
SAN
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CMH
31h 12m2 stops
$193Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Fri, Mar 6

Frontier flights from Columbus Airport to San Diego

Our best Frontier deals on Columbus Airport to San Diego flight tickets
Frontier
Feb 26
CMH8:08 pmColumbus
31h 00m
1 stop
SAN12:08 amSan Diego
Mar 2
SAN6:25 amSan Diego
10h 03m
1 stop
CMH7:28 pmColumbus
$163
Frontier
Feb 23
CMH11:19 amColumbus
37h 22m
2 stops
SAN9:41 pmSan Diego
Mar 2
SAN6:25 amSan Diego
10h 03m
1 stop
CMH7:28 pmColumbus
$167
Frontier
Feb 23
CMH8:13 pmColumbus
6h 55m
1 stop
SAN12:08 amSan Diego
Mar 2
SAN6:25 amSan Diego
10h 03m
1 stop
CMH7:28 pmColumbus
$170

American Airlines flights from Columbus Airport to San Diego

Our best American Airlines deals on Columbus Airport to San Diego flight tickets
American Airlines
Jan 24
CMH3:00 pmColumbus
8h 36m
1 stop
SAN8:36 pmSan Diego
Jan 31
SAN8:25 amSan Diego
8h 45m
1 stop
CMH8:10 pmColumbus
$221
American Airlines
Feb 26
CMH5:30 amColumbus
7h 30m
1 stop
SAN10:00 amSan Diego
Mar 3
SAN7:10 amSan Diego
8h 48m
1 stop
CMH6:58 pmColumbus
$231
American Airlines
Feb 4
CMH5:13 pmColumbus
8h 37m
1 stop
SAN10:50 pmSan Diego
Feb 7
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
8h 30m
1 stop
CMH5:50 pmColumbus
$243

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ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 2/26

8:08 pm-12:08 am

1 stop31h 00m

San Diego

Mon 3/2

6:25 am-7:28 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$163

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 2/23

11:19 am-9:41 pm

2 stops37h 22m

San Diego

Mon 3/2

6:25 am-7:28 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$167

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 2/23

8:13 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 55m

San Diego

Mon 3/2

6:25 am-7:28 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$170

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 2/15

8:09 pm-7:40 am

1 stop14h 31m

San Diego

Thu 2/19

6:25 am-7:23 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$171

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 2/17

11:39 am-5:51 pm

2 stops33h 12m

San Diego

Sun 2/22

6:25 am-7:24 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$182

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 2/6

12:03 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops38h 28m

San Diego

Thu 2/12

6:25 am-7:23 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$183

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 2/23

8:13 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop28h 28m

San Diego

Thu 3/5

6:25 am-7:23 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$185

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 2/25

11:39 am-1:43 pm

2 stops29h 04m

San Diego

Thu 3/5

6:25 am-7:23 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$188

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 2/22

8:09 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 59m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

6:25 am-7:28 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$190

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 2/26

8:08 pm-12:08 am

1 stop31h 00m

San Diego

Fri 3/6

9:18 pm-7:30 am

2 stops31h 12m

$193

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Columbus Airport 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 Airport during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $342.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Columbus Airport 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 $412. 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 Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $400 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 Airport 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.

How have Columbus Airport to San Diego flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for Columbus Airport to San Diego flights are approximately 148% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Columbus Airport to San Diego

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Columbus Airport to San Diego according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Columbus Airport to San Diego (CMH to SAN) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$220

Fastest flight time

4h 30m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Diego from Columbus Airport in the past 72 hours is $220. The best round-trip flight deal from Columbus Airport to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $417.
The fastest flight from Columbus Airport to San Diego takes 4h 30m
Direct flights go from Columbus Airport to San Diego on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport in San Diego. From Columbus Airport there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN).
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  • How far is Columbus to San Diego by plane?

    A flight from Columbus to San Diego will travel around 1957.7 mi. 4h 30m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

    Prices for flights from Columbus Airport to San Diego Airport refresh daily.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Columbus Airport 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Columbus Airport to San Diego?

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Best airlines flying from Columbus Airport to San Diego

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FrontierPriceFrom $140Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,057 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $147Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,298 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $199Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,145 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $268Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,099 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $274Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,035 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $276Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,252 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Columbus Airport to San Diego

    Southwest operates around 1 flight from Columbus Airport to San Diego every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $449, but momondo users have found Southwest deals from Columbus Airport to San Diego from as low as $276 round-trip. Southwest has been scored 8.0/10 in 4,252 reviews.

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Flights from Columbus to San Diego with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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