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$70+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus

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SAN — CMH
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The best prices from San Diego to Columbus are usually found in August or January, 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 febrero 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$157
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$70
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$386
From San Diego to Columbus
One-way flight from San Diego to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($56 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 February 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 febrero 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/106:15 amSAN - CMH
1 stop11h 41mSpirit Airlines
mié. 3/197:46 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop16h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$157
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/123:10 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/1512:20 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
lun. 4/1412:45 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
mar. 4/156:00 amCMH - SAN
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$339
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/65:30 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop20h 49mAlaska Airlines
jue. 3/136:15 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop8h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/812:48 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
dom. 4/135:00 amCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$375
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/266:23 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop20h 30mSun Country Air
lun. 6/308:15 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop24h 04mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/20$390
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
vie. 4/182:20 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 15mDelta
dom. 4/2010:24 amCMH - SAN
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/20$410
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 10/2312:25 pmSAN - CMH
Nonstop4h 20mSouthwest
lun. 10/2712:15 pmCMH - SAN
Nonstop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$477

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 febrero 20, 2025.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

lun. 3/10

6:15 am-8:56 pm

1 stop11h 41m

Columbus

mié. 3/19

7:46 pm-9:41 am

1 stop16h 55m

$157

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

lun. 5/12

3:10 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Columbus

jue. 5/15

12:20 pm-11:58 am

1 stop26h 38m

$262

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

lun. 4/14

12:45 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Columbus

mar. 4/15

6:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop8h 42m

$339

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

jue. 3/6

5:30 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop20h 49m

Columbus

jue. 3/13

6:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$353

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

mar. 4/8

12:48 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Columbus

dom. 4/13

5:00 am-9:15 am

1 stop7h 15m

$375

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

vie. 4/18

2:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Columbus

dom. 4/20

10:24 am-2:09 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$410

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

mié. 5/14

10:15 am-9:25 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Columbus

lun. 5/19

12:20 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$509

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

lun. 3/10

6:15 am-8:56 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$70

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

mar. 3/18

2:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$167

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

sáb. 3/22

6:18 am-6:12 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$212

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Columbus

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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 February 14, 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 febrero 20, 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 febrero 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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 $157 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, starting at $339 and $353 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 63% 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 $70. Users have also found prices from $167 and $212 on Delta and American Airlines, 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$145Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$239Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$251Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$410Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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