Direct flights from Columbus to San Diego

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Columbus

United States

United States

CMH

Port Columbus International Airport

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San Diego

United States

United States

SAN

San Diego International Airport

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Distance
1,959 miles  ·  (3,153 km)
Flight time
5 hours
Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757

Columbus to San Diego Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Columbus to San Diego. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from CMH to SAN, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit San Diego

What is the best time to visit San Diego?

☀️  Hot Mediterranean

The Mediterranean regions near San Diego are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.

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San Diego is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.

Airlines flying from Columbus to San Diego

Airline-specific flight schedules from Columbus to San Diego

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Columbus CMH to San Diego SAN, which is Southwest Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Southwest Airlines flight schedulefrom Columbus to San Diego

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Columbus to San Diego Flights

Flights from CMH to SAN are operated 3 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 09:30 - 17:55. The earliest flight departs at 09:30, the last flight departs at 17:55. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Columbus to San Diego takes 5 hours. The flight distance between Columbus and San Diego is 1,959 miles (or 3,153 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in San Diego?

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (FAA: CRQ) (CLD).

How many flights per week are there from CMH to SAN?

There are 3 flights per week flying from Columbus to San Diego (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Columbus to San Diego?

5 hours is the average flight time from Columbus to San Diego.

How far is San Diego from Columbus?

The distance from Columbus to San Diego is 1,959 miles (3,153 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from CMH airport to SAN airport?

Southwest Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Columbus to San Diego.

What alliances have direct flights from Columbus to San Diego?

There are no alliances flying direct from Columbus to San Diego at the moment.

What classes are available from Columbus to San Diego?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Columbus to San Diego?

Aircraft types that fly from Columbus to San Diego:

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757

What is the earliest flight departing from Columbus to San Diego?

The earliest flight departs at 09:30 from Columbus and arrives at 11:00 at San Diego.

What is the latest flight available from Columbus to San Diego?

The latest flight departs at 17:55 from Columbus and arrives at 19:30 at San Diego.

Non-stop flights from CMH to SAN

1,959 miles (3,153 km)  ·  5h

Round trip
1 passenger
Economy
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