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$81+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus

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SAN — CMH
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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The best prices from San Diego to Columbus are usually found in February or August, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus (C01). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$149
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$81
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$402
From San Diego to Columbus
One-way flight from San Diego to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/183:00 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop20h 44mSpirit Airlines
Thu 2/209:19 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop14h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/22$149
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/198:59 pmSAN - CMH
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/249:19 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop14h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1812:00 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Tue 2/256:44 amCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 1/20$353
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/198:59 pmSAN - CMH
2 stops17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/246:15 pmCMH - SAN
2 stops17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1810:31 amSAN - CMH
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/252:20 pmCMH - SAN
2 stops8h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/152:05 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Fri 4/186:10 amCMH - SAN
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/22$395

Find flights from San Diego to Columbus within your budget

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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 22, 2025.

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SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 2/18

3:00 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop20h 44m

Columbus

Thu 2/20

9:19 pm-9:01 am

1 stop14h 42m

$149

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 2/19

8:59 pm-5:19 pm

2 stops17h 20m

Columbus

Mon 2/24

9:19 pm-9:01 am

1 stop14h 42m

$270

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 2/18

12:00 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Columbus

Tue 2/25

6:44 am-10:55 am

1 stop7h 11m

$353

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 2/19

8:59 pm-5:19 pm

2 stops17h 20m

Columbus

Mon 2/24

6:15 pm-8:35 am

2 stops17h 20m

$358

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 2/18

10:31 am-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Columbus

Tue 2/25

2:20 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops8h 33m

$376

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 4/15

2:05 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Columbus

Fri 4/18

6:10 am-11:20 am

1 stop8h 10m

$395

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Sat 2/22

6:15 am-3:29 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$81

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Fri 2/21

5:27 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop23h 58m

$168

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 2/19

6:15 am-4:51 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$177

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 2/12

10:15 am-10:49 pm

2 stops9h 34m

$182

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Columbus

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Columbus including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Columbus. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Columbus. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Columbus?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from San Diego to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 22, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Columbus is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Columbus. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Columbus flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated January 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Delta and Spirit Airlines from San Diego to Columbus. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
9,707 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
8,975 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.0
Good
386 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Columbus?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Columbus from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Columbus round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Columbus is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $149 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Alaska Airlines, starting at $353 and $358 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 65% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Columbus one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $81. Users have also found prices from $168 and $177 on Sun Country Air and Delta, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from San Diego to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Columbus

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$105Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$145Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$239Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$251Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$402Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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