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$62+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SAN
Feb 1 — Feb 81
Sat 2/1
Sat 2/8
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The best prices from Columbus to San Diego are usually found in January or August, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday 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 (CMH) 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 January 27, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$154
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$62
(FlightHub)

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December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$332
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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 January 27, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/199:19 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop14h 42mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/219:56 amSAN - CMH
1 stop26h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$154
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 3/267:46 pmCMH - SAN
3 stops21h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/28:07 pmSAN - CMH
3 stops17h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 3/2510:32 amCMH - SAN
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Tue 4/16:15 amSAN - CMH
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Deal found 1/27$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/206:03 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/258:50 amSAN - CMH
2 stops8h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/26$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/95:59 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/118:25 amSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/26$395
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 3/136:15 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop8h 44mAlaska Airlines
Thu 3/208:21 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop18h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$460
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 3/94:55 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Tue 3/116:40 amSAN - CMH
2 stops11h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/26$473

Find flights from Columbus to San Diego within your budget

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 January 27, 2025.

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ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 2/19

9:19 pm-9:01 am

1 stop14h 42m

San Diego

Fri 2/21

9:56 am-3:29 pm

1 stop26h 33m

$154

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 3/26

7:46 pm-2:34 pm

3 stops21h 48m

San Diego

Wed 4/2

8:07 pm-4:40 pm

3 stops17h 33m

$286

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 3/25

4:30 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Diego

Wed 3/26

7:25 am-5:12 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$353

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 2/20

6:03 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 27m

San Diego

Tue 2/25

8:50 am-8:41 pm

2 stops8h 51m

$383

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 3/9

5:59 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop6h 47m

San Diego

Wed 3/12

1:50 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$395

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 3/13

6:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 44m

San Diego

Thu 3/20

8:21 pm-5:27 pm

1 stop18h 06m

$460

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 3/9

4:55 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Diego

Tue 3/11

6:40 am-9:30 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$473

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 2/26

9:19 pm-9:01 am

1 stop14h 42m

$62

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 3/25

6:35 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 15m

$177

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 4/27

6:57 pm-4:38 pm

1 stop24h 41m

$178

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to San Diego in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to San Diego

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport 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 January 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Columbus Airport to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 January 27, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus Airport to San Diego in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport 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 Airport to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings 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 January 27, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines from Columbus to San Diego have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,608 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,608 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,608 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,690 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,608 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,468 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,608 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,943 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,608 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,608 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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?

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

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $154. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $353 and $383, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 63% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus Airport 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 $62. Users have also found prices from $177 and $178 on Delta and Sun Country Air, respectively.

  • 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 Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 January 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$147Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$148Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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