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6:25 am - 6:58 pm
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CMH
9h 33m
1 stop
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8:08 pm - 11:06 pm
CMH
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SAN
29h 58m
1 stop
$187Frontier
Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 1
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2:47 pm - 2:41 pm
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CMH
20h 54m
2 stops
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8:18 pm - 8:04 pm
CMH
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SAN
26h 46m
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$189Frontier
Wed, May 13 - Fri, May 15
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10:30 am - 7:33 pm
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CMH
30h 03m
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7:00 pm - 1:17 pm
CMH
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SAN
45h 17m
2 stops
$190Frontier
Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 19
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7:23 pm - 5:40 pm
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CMH
19h 17m
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8:21 pm - 11:06 pm
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SAN
29h 45m
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$201Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
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6:25 am - 7:33 pm
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CMH
10h 08m
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8:21 pm - 11:59 pm
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SAN
6h 38m
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$210Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
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6:25 am - 6:19 pm
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CMH
8h 54m
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8:18 pm - 8:04 pm
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SAN
26h 46m
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$213Frontier
Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 17
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6:25 am - 6:19 pm
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CMH
8h 54m
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8:21 pm - 8:04 pm
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SAN
26h 43m
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$217Frontier
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 20
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10:30 am - 7:33 pm
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CMH
30h 03m
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8:19 pm - 11:59 pm
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30h 40m
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$219Frontier
Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 19
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6:25 am - 5:48 pm
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8h 23m
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6:05 pm - 8:42 am
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41h 37m
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$227Frontier
Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 17
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6:25 am - 5:48 pm
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CMH
8h 23m
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6:43 pm - 11:50 pm
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8h 07m
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$231Frontier
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11

Frontier flights from San Diego to Columbus

Our best Frontier deals on San Diego to Columbus flight tickets
Frontier
Apr 24
SAN6:25 amSan Diego
9h 33m
1 stop
CMH6:58 pmColumbus
May 1
CMH8:08 pmColumbus
29h 58m
1 stop
SAN11:06 pmSan Diego
$187
Frontier
May 13
SAN2:47 pmSan Diego
20h 54m
2 stops
CMH2:41 pmColumbus
May 15
CMH8:18 pmColumbus
26h 46m
1 stop
SAN8:04 pmSan Diego
$189
Frontier
Apr 15
SAN10:30 amSan Diego
30h 03m
1 stop
CMH7:33 pmColumbus
Apr 19
CMH7:00 pmColumbus
45h 17m
2 stops
SAN1:17 pmSan Diego
$190

Southwest flights from San Diego to Columbus

Our best Southwest deals on San Diego to Columbus flight tickets
Southwest
Apr 7
SAN12:30 pmSan Diego
8h 25m
1 stop
CMH11:55 pmColumbus
Apr 14
CMH1:10 pmColumbus
6h 30m
1 stop
SAN4:40 pmSan Diego
$277
Southwest
Apr 7
SAN12:30 pmSan Diego
8h 25m
1 stop
CMH11:55 pmColumbus
Apr 14
CMH2:00 pmColumbus
10h 40m
2 stops
SAN9:40 pmSan Diego
$282
Southwest
May 8
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
7h 45m
1 stop
CMH5:05 pmColumbus
May 10
CMH7:25 pmColumbus
6h 00m
1 stop
SAN10:25 pmSan Diego
$292

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SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Fri 4/24

6:25 am-6:58 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Columbus

Fri 5/1

8:08 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop29h 58m

$187

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 5/13

2:47 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops20h 54m

Columbus

Fri 5/15

8:18 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop26h 46m

$189

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 4/15

10:30 am-7:33 pm

1 stop30h 03m

Columbus

Sun 4/19

7:00 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops45h 17m

$190

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 4/16

7:23 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops19h 17m

Columbus

Mon 4/20

8:21 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$201

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 4/16

6:25 am-7:33 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Columbus

Mon 4/20

8:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$210

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Fri 4/10

6:25 am-6:19 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Columbus

Fri 4/17

8:18 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop26h 46m

$213

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Fri 4/10

6:25 am-6:19 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Columbus

Mon 4/20

8:21 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop26h 43m

$217

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 4/15

10:30 am-7:33 pm

1 stop30h 03m

Columbus

Sun 4/19

8:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$219

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Fri 5/15

6:25 am-5:48 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Columbus

Sun 5/17

6:05 pm-8:42 am

2 stops41h 37m

$227
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Fri 5/8

6:25 am-5:48 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Columbus

Mon 5/11

6:43 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$231

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $311, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Columbus from San Diego during January instead. Flights to Columbus in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $366.

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 $520. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Columbus.

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

Flying to Columbus from San Diego at noon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $410 when looking at flights departing at noon. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $456.

What is the cheapest San Diego to Columbus flight route?

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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 $400 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 $310 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, Tue, Thu, 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, Tuesday, Thursday, 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).
  • 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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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $116Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,032 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $188Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,516 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $230Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,428 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $240Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,472 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,292 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $266Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,906 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $276Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,318 reviews
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