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Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 7:23 pm
SAN
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CMH
9h 58m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:13 pm - 12:08 am
CMH
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SAN
6h 55m1 stop
$180Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 9:05 pm
SAN
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CMH
6h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:00 pm - 11:05 pm
CMH
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SAN
7h 05m1 stop
$209Southwest
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
Southwest Logo
11:40 am - 9:20 pm
SAN
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CMH
6h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:55 am - 5:15 pm
CMH
-
SAN
10h 20m2 stops
$214Southwest
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
Southwest Logo
2:15 pm - 11:50 pm
SAN
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CMH
6h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 10:25 pm
CMH
-
SAN
9h 15m1 stop
$232Southwest
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 22
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 11:25 pm
SAN
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CMH
8h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
CMH
-
SAN
7h 00m1 stop
$243Southwest
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 11
American Airlines Logo
10:09 am - 10:09 pm
SAN
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CMH
9h 00m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:29 pm
CMH
-
SAN
8h 29m1 stop
$244American Airlines
Sun, Jan 25 - Tue, Jan 27
Southwest Logo
9:40 am - 8:25 pm
SAN
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CMH
7h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:55 am - 5:15 pm
CMH
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SAN
10h 20m2 stops
$248Southwest
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
United Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 9:38 am
SAN
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CMH
8h 23m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:47 am
CMH
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SAN
7h 17m1 stop
$253United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
United Airlines Logo
11:03 am - 10:42 pm
SAN
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CMH
8h 39m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 7:00 pm
CMH
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SAN
7h 36m1 stop
$258United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
SAN
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CMH
25h 30m2 stops
Frontier Logo
8:08 pm - 8:05 am
CMH
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SAN
14h 57m1 stop
$260Frontier
Tue, Mar 3 - Thu, Mar 5

United Airlines flights from San Diego to Columbus

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United Airlines
Mar 5
SAN10:15 pmSan Diego
8h 23m
1 stop
CMH9:38 amColumbus
Mar 9
CMH5:30 amColumbus
7h 17m
1 stop
SAN9:47 amSan Diego
$253
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United Airlines
Mar 5
SAN11:03 amSan Diego
8h 39m
2 stops
CMH10:42 pmColumbus
Mar 9
CMH2:24 pmColumbus
7h 36m
1 stop
SAN7:00 pmSan Diego
$258
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United Airlines
Feb 13
SAN2:10 pmSan Diego
6h 32m
1 stop
CMH11:42 pmColumbus
Feb 15
CMH6:00 amColumbus
8h 51m
1 stop
SAN11:51 amSan Diego
$277
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Delta flights from San Diego to Columbus

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Delta
Feb 16
SAN10:00 pmSan Diego
10h 59m
1 stop
CMH11:59 amColumbus
Feb 18
CMH5:00 pmColumbus
8h 48m
1 stop
SAN10:48 pmSan Diego
$267
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Delta
Jun 22
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
8h 10m
1 stop
CMH9:40 amColumbus
Jun 29
CMH1:35 pmColumbus
9h 46m
1 stop
SAN8:21 pmSan Diego
$288
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Delta
Feb 14
SAN5:25 pmSan Diego
13h 28m
2 stops
CMH9:53 amColumbus
Feb 18
CMH2:09 pmColumbus
11h 11m
2 stops
SAN10:20 pmSan Diego
$296
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Columbus 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 6, 2026.
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San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 2/26

6:25 am-7:23 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

8:13 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 55m

$180

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 2/3

11:10 am-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Columbus

Tue 2/10

7:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$209

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 2/3

11:40 am-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Columbus

Tue 2/10

9:55 am-5:15 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$214

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Mon 4/20

2:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Columbus

Wed 4/22

4:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$232

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 4/8

11:30 am-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Columbus

Sat 4/11

4:30 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$243

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Sun 1/25

10:09 am-10:09 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Columbus

Tue 1/27

7:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$244

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 2/3

9:40 am-8:25 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Columbus

Tue 2/10

9:55 am-5:15 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$248

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 3/5

10:15 pm-9:38 am

1 stop8h 23m

Columbus

Mon 3/9

5:30 am-9:47 am

1 stop7h 17m

$253

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 3/5

11:03 am-10:42 pm

2 stops8h 39m

Columbus

Mon 3/9

2:24 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$258

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 3/3

8:00 am-12:30 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Columbus

Thu 3/5

8:08 pm-8:05 am

1 stop14h 57m

$260

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbus?

The cheapest month to fly to Columbus from San Diego is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $309, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Columbus from San Diego during April instead. Flights to Columbus in April, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $371.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Columbus?

The cheapest day to depart from San Diego to Columbus is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $360. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $499. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Columbus.

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Columbus?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Columbus from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Columbus for around $407 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Columbus from San Diego for as low as $293 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on San Diego to Columbus 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 15m

Direct flights

Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Columbus

2 airports
The fastest flight from San Diego to Columbus takes 4h 15m
Direct flights go from San Diego to Columbus on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There are 2 airports in Columbus. From San Diego there are direct flights to Columbus (CMH).
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  • How far is San Diego to Columbus by plane?

    A flight from San Diego to Columbus will travel around 1951.9 mi. 4h 15m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

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

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Columbus.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Columbus?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Columbus can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Columbus. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Columbus

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $101Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,273 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $116Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,064 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $230Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,132 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $250Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,083 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $264Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,017 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $276Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,247 reviews
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