Cheap flights from Columbus to San Diego
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Columbus to San Diego and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $240 | Frontier1 stop11 hrFri, Jul 24 — Thu, Jul 30 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to San Diego is currently $240 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $126 | Frontier1 stop20 hrWed, Jul 15 | The cheapest one-way flight from Columbus to San Diego is currently $126 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $327 | SouthwestNonstop5 hrThu, Aug 13 — Thu, Aug 20 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Columbus to San Diego is currently $327 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $344 | Frontier1 stop11 hrFri, Jun 26 — Mon, Jun 29 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Columbus to San Diego is currently $344 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $812 | Frontier1 stop20 hrMon, Jun 22 — Mon, Jun 29 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Columbus to San Diego is currently $812 |
| Fastest flight | 4 hr 30 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Columbus to San Diego takes 4 hr 30 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Columbus to San Diego per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to San Diego is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
| September Cheapest | Typical prices: $190–310 |
|---|---|
| July Most expensive | Typical prices: $300–435 |
Popular airlines from Columbus to San Diego
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Columbus to San Diego in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $281Typical price: $285–4807 weekly nonstop flightsCMH - SANEvery day598 weekly connecting flightsCMH - SANEvery day
- Americanfrom $281Typical price: $275–495478 weekly connecting flightsCMH - SANEvery day
- Unitedfrom $281Typical price: $275–480377 weekly connecting flightsCMH - SANEvery day
- Deltafrom $281Typical price: $275–590307 weekly connecting flightsCMH - SANEvery day
- Alaskafrom $317Typical price: $410–77026 weekly connecting flightsCMH - SANEvery day
- Frontierfrom $240Typical price: $215–48518 weekly connecting flightsCMH - SANEvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Popular airports near Columbus
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Columbus center and popularity with travelers.
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)ColumbusUnited States14 min6 mi
- Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)ColumbusUnited States21 min11 mi
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)DetroitUnited States3 hr 11 min156 mi
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)CincinnatiUnited States1 hr 53 min109 mi
Popular airports near San Diego
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from San Diego center and popularity with travelers.
- San Diego International Airport (SAN)San DiegoUnited States10 min2 mi
- Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)TijuanaMexico37 min16 mi
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)Los AngelesUnited States2 hr 2 min111 mi
- John Wayne Airport (SNA)Santa AnaUnited States1 hr 22 min78 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus to San Diego
The cheapest flights from Columbus to San Diego are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $190 to $310.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $240. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $126.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to San Diego is $281, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 22.
- The cheapest American flight from Columbus to San Diego is $281, flying from Aug 22 to Aug 29.
- The cheapest United flight from Columbus to San Diego is $281, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 22.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to San Diego is $281, flying from Aug 22 to Aug 29.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Columbus to San Diego is $317, flying from Sep 17 to Sep 23.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to San Diego is $240, flying from Aug 21 to Aug 27.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to San Diego starts at $240 from Fri, Jul 24 to Thu, Jul 30. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $126 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.
4 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Columbus to San Diego.
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Columbus to San Diego.
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.
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 Columbus to San Diego 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 Columbus to San Diego.
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 598 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Other popular airlines flying from Columbus to San Diego are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 598 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Other popular airlines flying from Columbus to San Diego are:
- American offers 478 connecting flights per week. American flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
- United offers 377 connecting flights per week. United flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
- Delta offers 307 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
- Alaska offers 26 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
- Frontier offers 18 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $240. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $126.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to San Diego is $281, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 22.
- The cheapest American flight from Columbus to San Diego is $281, flying from Aug 22 to Aug 29.
- The cheapest United flight from Columbus to San Diego is $281, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 22.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to San Diego is $281, flying from Aug 22 to Aug 29.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Columbus to San Diego is $317, flying from Sep 17 to Sep 23.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to San Diego is $240, flying from Aug 21 to Aug 27.
Southwest flies direct from Columbus to San Diego.
- There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Columbus to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and San Diego at price $344 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Jun 26 to Mon, Jun 29.
Southwest flies direct from Columbus to San Diego.
- There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Columbus to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Columbus to San Diego on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Columbus and San Diego start at $327 from Thu, Aug 13 to Thu, Aug 20 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Columbus to San Diego, 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 Columbus and San Diego start at $812 from Mon, Jun 22 to Mon, Jun 29 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Columbus and San Diego start at $240 from Fri, Jul 24 to Thu, Jul 30.
To book business class trips from Columbus to San Diego, 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.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Columbus and San Diego starts at $344 from Fri, Jun 26 to Mon, Jun 29 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and San Diego at price $344 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Jun 26 to Mon, Jun 29.
To find last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Diego, 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.
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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Popular trips from Columbus
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- Las Vegas$261Aug 10 — Aug 181 stop7 hr 42 minFrontier
- Seattle$314Aug 16 — Aug 251 stop9 hr 18 minUnited
- Athens$833Nov 8 — Nov 171 stop14 hr 5 minAir Canada, United
- Boston$247Sep 6 — Sep 121 stop2 hr 4 minAmerican
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