Find flight deals from San Diego to Columbus for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from AU$244 or round trip flights from AU$346.

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Flying from San Diego to Columbus

The distance between San Diego and Columbus is about 3,154.47 km. It takes around 5 hours 18 minutes on average to fly from San Diego to Columbus. The most popular month to Columbus is July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$148
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceAU$346
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,154.47 km
Average flight time5 hours 18 minutes

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Columbus?

The cheapest time for San Diego to Columbus flights: Nov 6 to Nov 12 — one way flight prices from AU$148.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does it take to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus (CMH) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 5 hours 18 minutes to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus (CMH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Columbus is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Columbus is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Columbus on October 23, 2025 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at AU$374.
  • The time difference between Columbus and San Diego is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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