Cheap flights from San Diego to Columbus

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Diego to Columbus and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $210
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Fri, May 29 — Fri, Jun 5
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Columbus is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight $125
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Fri, Jul 31
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Columbus is currently $125
Cheapest nonstop flights $353
Southwest Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 28 — Sat, Jun 6
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to Columbus is currently $353
Last-minute weekend getaway $405
United 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Columbus is currently $405
Cheapest business class flights $488
Frontier 1 stop 30 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Columbus is currently $488
Fastest flight 4 hr 20 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Columbus takes 4 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Columbus is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $190–305
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $315–450

Popular airlines from San Diego to Columbus

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $312
    Typical price: $285–520
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - CMH Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
    762 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - CMH Every day
  • American
    from $317
    Typical price: $275–520
    382 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - CMH Every day
  • United
    from $308
    Typical price: $275–510
    353 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - CMH Every day
  • Delta
    from $317
    Typical price: $275–610
    319 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - CMH Every day
  • Frontier
    from $210
    Typical price: $210–520
    24 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - CMH Every day
  • Alaska
    from $417
    Typical price: $410–750
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - CMH Every day

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Popular airports near Columbus

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
    Columbus United States 14 min 6 mi
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
    Columbus United States 21 min 11 mi
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
    Detroit United States 3 hr 11 min 156 mi
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
    Cincinnati United States 1 hr 53 min 109 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Columbus

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Columbus are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $190 to $305.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Columbus recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $125.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Columbus is $312, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Columbus is $317, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Columbus is $308, flying from May 28 to Jun 5.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Columbus is $317, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Columbus is $210, flying from May 29 to Jun 5.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Columbus is $417, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Columbus starts at $210 from Fri, May 29 to Fri, Jun 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $125 and departs on Fri, Jul 31.
4 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Columbus.
Columbus is a year-round destination with a temperate climate. The Columbus Winter Beerfest (Jan) features more than 100 breweries. Artists from around the country exhibit their work on the Scioto Mile for the Columbus Arts Festival (Jun). The Columbus Pride Festival (Jun) includes a downtown parade, live music and vendors. The Ohio State Fair (Jul–Aug) offers agricultural exhibitions, live music and rides.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Columbus.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Diego to Columbus really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Diego to Columbus.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 4 nonstop flights and 762 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Columbus are:
  • American offers 382 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • United offers 353 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • Delta offers 319 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • Frontier offers 24 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and Columbus.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Columbus recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $125.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Columbus is $312, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Columbus is $317, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Columbus is $308, flying from May 28 to Jun 5.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Columbus is $317, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Columbus is $210, flying from May 29 to Jun 5.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Columbus is $417, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
Southwest flies direct from San Diego to Columbus.
  • There are 4 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Columbus per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Columbus at price $405 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
Southwest flies direct from San Diego to Columbus.
  • There are 4 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Columbus per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from San Diego to Columbus are only available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Columbus start at $353 from Thu, May 28 to Sat, Jun 6 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego to Columbus, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Diego and Columbus start at $488 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Columbus start at $210 from Fri, May 29 to Fri, Jun 5.
To book business class trips from San Diego to Columbus, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Diego and Columbus starts at $405 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Columbus at price $405 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Columbus, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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