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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Columbus to San Diego International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 203 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.194 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 194 €, select.
San Diego.203 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Columbus Rickenbacker on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 203 €, select.
San Diego.206 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 206 €, select.
San Diego.219 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 219 €, select.
San Diego.229 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 229 €, select.
San Diego.233 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 233 €, select.
San Diego.246 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Price includes taxes and charges.From 246 €, select.
San Diego.261 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 261 €, select.
San Diego.264 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 264 €, select.
San Diego.265 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 265 €, select.
San Diego.265 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 265 €, select.
San Diego.269 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 269 €, select.
San Diego.269 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 269 €, select.
San Diego.277 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Thu, 4 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 277 €, select.
San Diego.283 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 283 €, select.
San Diego.286 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 May, returning Mon, 31 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 28 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 31 May, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 286 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to San Diego International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Columbus to San Diego International flights are currently cheapest in October.
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Aug
from 203 €
Sep
from 206 €
Oct
from 194 €
Nov
from 233 €
Dec
from 264 €
Jan
from 269 €
Feb
from 283 €
Mar
from 345 €
Apr
from 287 €
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from 286 €
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from 392 €

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Columbus to San Diego International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Columbus to San Diego below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Diego International.

San Diego International

4km from central San Diego
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from 194 €
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McClellan-Palomar

48km from central San Diego
from 310 €
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Columbus to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found194 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time4 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Columbus to San Diego International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Columbus to San Diego International is 194 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Columbus to San Diego International.
Southwest Airlines flies direct from Columbus to San Diego International.
As of July 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Columbus to San Diego International.
The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to San Diego International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Columbus to San Diego International Airport on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Columbus to San Diego International Airport (SAN): What you need to know

  • Columbus's main airport is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). Explore your options for leaving from this terminal when searching for flights from Columbus to San Diego International Airport (SAN).

  • The average length of a direct Columbus to San Diego International Airport flight is 4 hours 40 minutes.

  • San Diego is three hours behind Columbus. San Diego International Airport is located in San Diego, which runs on the UTC-8 timezone.

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services every week. You can get from CMH to SAN on Southwest Airlines's 12:15pm departure.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Columbus to SAN. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Popular months like July or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.

Airports in Columbus

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

  • Take the express route from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). Direct flights from Columbus to San Diego International Airport (SAN) are available from here.

  • You can book a direct flight from Columbus to San Diego International Airport with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline operates services from CMH.

  • Southwest Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from CMH to SAN.

  • Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 76.32% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Columbus, CMH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Columbus to San Diego International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to John Glenn Columbus International Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of John Glenn Columbus International Airport, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

  • LCK is about 23 kilometres from central Columbus. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Rickenbacker International Airport? Before your Columbus to SAN flight, check yourself in to Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East.

  • 75% of all departures from Rickenbacker International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

About San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Columbus to San Diego International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SAN:

  • Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Columbus to San Diego International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.

  • SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.

Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego

  • From San Diego International Airport, central San Diego is around 5 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • 86 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Columbus to San Diego International Airport. A return flight starts from 194 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.

  • Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Columbus to SAN. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.

  • Affordable Columbus to San Diego International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Columbus to SAN.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Columbus to San Diego International Airport.

The best time to fly from Columbus to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Columbus to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Plan your visit to San Diego in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

  • Before locking in your Columbus to SAN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Columbus to San Diego International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).

More about San Diego

  • Start your San Diego trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Columbus to San Diego International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum are leading attractions which should feature on every San Diego itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • San Diego is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres northwest of San Diego, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.

  • If you're looking to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Long Beach, about 145 kilometres northwest of San Diego. The Queen Mary, Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) and Long Beach Lighthouse are the start of reasons to visit.

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