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$79+ Cheap flights from Columbus to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SAN
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to San Diego are usually found in January or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to San Diego (SAN). 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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$271
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$80
(Mytrip)

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January

Average price

$492
From Columbus to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 5/59:33 pmCMH - SAN
3 stops30h 09mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/86:58 pmSAN - CMH
2 stops10h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/182:04 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Sat 4/1911:51 amSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Deal found 3/27$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/155:25 amCMH - SAN
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2010:39 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$287
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/295:21 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop9h 38mFrontier
Sun 6/16:25 amSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 01mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$298
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 6/24:56 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop9h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/56:25 amSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$303
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 4/147:30 amCMH - SAN
1 stop12h 21mSun Country Air
Sat 4/196:14 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop21h 32mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/27$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 6/54:59 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/108:30 pmSAN - CMH
2 stops10h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$330
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Wed 6/113:35 pmCMH - SAN
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Sat 6/146:40 amSAN - CMH
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$408
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 11/76:25 pmCMH - SAN
2 stops16h 09mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/128:55 pmSAN - CMH
2 stops17h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$423

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to San Diego 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to San Diego that are best for you.

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Columbus

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San Diego

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 5/5

9:33 pm-12:42 am

3 stops30h 09m

San Diego

Thu 5/8

6:58 pm-8:50 am

2 stops10h 52m

$272

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 4/18

2:04 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 35m

San Diego

Sat 4/19

11:51 am-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$279

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 5/15

5:25 am-9:12 am

1 stop6h 47m

San Diego

Tue 5/20

10:39 pm-9:44 am

1 stop8h 05m

$287

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 5/29

5:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 38m

San Diego

Sun 6/1

6:25 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$298

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 6/2

4:56 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 57m

San Diego

Thu 6/5

6:25 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$303

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 4/14

7:30 am-4:51 pm

1 stop12h 21m

San Diego

Sat 4/19

6:14 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop21h 32m

$315

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 6/5

4:59 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 21m

San Diego

Tue 6/10

8:30 pm-10:02 am

2 stops10h 32m

$330

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 6/11

3:35 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops9h 10m

San Diego

Sat 6/14

6:40 am-6:50 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$408

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 5/5

2:58 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 01m

San Diego

Wed 5/7

7:00 am-10:51 pm

2 stops12h 51m

$439

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-7:34 am

2 stops28h 34m

$79

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus to San Diego. 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 Columbus to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Columbus to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 CMH to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus to San Diego in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 36% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

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

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

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Columbus to San Diego. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Columbus?

    If you book a flight to San Diego from Columbus, you will be flying to San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 0 flights from Columbus to San Diego per day from 6 different airlines.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $271, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $80. Users have also found prices from $118 and $134 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to San Diego? While on average our users pay $528, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $477. The most popular route (Columbus - San Diego), is priced around $186.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to San Diego 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 Columbus to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Columbus to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 Columbus to San Diego

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to San Diego. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$147Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$148Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$373Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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