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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego to Columbus? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Columbus.£164 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug, returning Thu, 21 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £164, select.
Thu, 14 AugSAN - CMH with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
Thu, 21 AugCMH - SAN with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
from £164
Columbus.£175 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £175, select.
Wed, 25 JunSAN - CMH with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
Thu, 3 JulCMH - SAN with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
from £175
Columbus.£184 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep, returning Thu, 18 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £184, select.
Thu, 11 SepSAN - CMH with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
Thu, 18 SepCMH - SAN with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
from £184
Columbus.£185 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jul, returning Thu, 10 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £185, select.
Wed, 2 JulSAN - CMH with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
Thu, 10 JulCMH - SAN with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
from £185
Columbus.£186 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Aug, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £186, select.
Sun, 24 AugSAN - CMH with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
Mon, 8 SepCMH - SAN with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
from £186
Columbus.£189 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Fri, 27 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 27 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £189, select.
Wed, 25 JunSAN - CMH with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
Fri, 27 JunCMH - SAN with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
from £189
Columbus.£194 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jul, returning Thu, 7 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £194, select.
Thu, 24 JulSAN - CMH with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
Thu, 7 AugCMH - SAN with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
from £194
Columbus.£216 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £216, select.
Fri, 31 OctSAN - CMH with Southwest Airlines
1 stop
Wed, 5 NovCMH - SAN with Southwest Airlines
1 stop
from £216
How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from San Diego to Columbus found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Columbus

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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Direct flights from San Diego to Columbus

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San Diego to Columbus: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£164
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time4 hrs, 22 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week4

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

There are 2 airports in Columbus: Port Columbus and Columbus Rickenbacker.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Columbus is £164. 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 22 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego to Columbus.
Southwest Airlines flies direct from San Diego to Columbus.
As of June 2025, there are 16 flights per week flying from San Diego to Columbus.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Columbus is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from San Diego, the cheapest airport near Columbus is Port Columbus – which is 6.7 miles away from the centre of Columbus. We've found flights into this airport from £164.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Columbus on Thursday, 14 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 22 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 Columbus 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 Columbus is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. July is typically the warmest month in Columbus, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -7°C. The rainiest month is May.
The cheapest airline that flies to Columbus is Spirit Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Columbus Rickenbacker Airport is Southwest Airlines.

Flying from San Diego to Columbus: what you need to know

  • Your next exciting journey begins at one of San Diego's main airports, San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Explore your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Columbus departing from either of these.

  • The primary gateways to Columbus are John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

  • Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct San Diego to Columbus flight.

  • The timezone in Columbus is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of San Diego.

  • To ensure you board your San Diego to Columbus flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Peak months like July or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and four hours ahead of international departures is a wise idea.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Columbus

  • £86 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Columbus. Return flights start from £164. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • To snag cheap San Diego to Columbus flights, reserve your trip two months ahead of your departure.

  • The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from San Diego to Columbus is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from San Diego to Columbus by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your San Diego to Columbus flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

Flying from San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • You can catch a direct flight from San Diego to Columbus taking off from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Begin your trip at SAN and touch down at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

  • Southwest Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct San Diego to Columbus plane tickets leaving from SAN.

  • SAN is about 2 miles from central San Diego. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.

  • Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near San Diego International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Diego to Columbus or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

    • Wyndham San Diego Bayside

    • HI San Diego Downtown Hostel

    • Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

  • 71.38% of flights taking off from San Diego International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.

Arriving in Columbus

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 6 miles away.

  • Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from San Diego to Columbus, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CMH:

    • Holiday Inn Express Columbus Airport – Easton

    • Comfort Suites Columbus Airport

    • Best Western Port Columbus

  • Pick up a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car and explore Columbus and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Budget and Avis are top providers to choose from here.

  • Book your ride from John Glenn Columbus International Airport several weeks before your trip to lock in the best possible deal. If you're going away during peak season, it's a smart idea to book your San Diego to Columbus flight even earlier.

  • You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

  • The centre of Columbus is around 10 miles from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). As soon as your flight from San Diego to Columbus has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 25 minutes.

  • The trip will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.

Best time to go to Columbus

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from San Diego to Columbus. July is the busiest month for a trip to Columbus. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • Before locking in your San Diego to Columbus tickets, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Columbus, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap flights from San Diego to Columbus around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Columbus

  • Start your Columbus trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from San Diego to Columbus, browse our selection of hotels including:

    • Hilton Columbus Downtown

    • Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus - Ohio State University OSU

    • Sonesta Columbus Downtown

  • Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Ohio Statehouse are a couple of top attractions to add to your Columbus itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out German Village.

Explore more of United States

  • You've visited Columbus, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel around 280 miles north-west to Chicago to check off its must-visit sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 170 miles west of Columbus, Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.

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