Direct flights from San Diego to Columbus

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San Diego

United States

United States

SAN

San Diego International Airport

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Columbus

United States

United States

CMH

Port Columbus International Airport

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Distance
1,959 miles  ·  (3,153 km)
Flight time
4 hours and 10 minutes
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

San Diego to Columbus Flight Schedule

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

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Best time to visit Columbus

What is the best time to visit Columbus?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

Columbus is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Columbus any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from San Diego to Columbus

Airline-specific flight schedules from San Diego to Columbus

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from San Diego SAN to Columbus CMH, 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 San Diego to Columbus

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San Diego to Columbus Flights

Flights from SAN to CMH are operated 3 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 08:35 - 16:50. The earliest flight departs at 08:35, the last flight departs at 16:50. 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 San Diego to Columbus takes 4 hours and 10 minutes. The flight distance between San Diego and Columbus is 1,959 miles (or 3,153 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Columbus?

There are 2 airports in Columbus: Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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

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

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

4 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego to Columbus.

How far is Columbus from San Diego?

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

What airlines fly nonstop from SAN airport to CMH airport?

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

What alliances have direct flights from San Diego to Columbus?

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

What classes are available from San Diego to Columbus?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from San Diego to Columbus?

Aircraft types that fly from San Diego to Columbus:

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

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

The earliest flight departs at 08:35 from San Diego and arrives at 16:00 at Columbus.

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

The latest flight departs at 16:50 from San Diego and arrives at 00:10 at Columbus.

Non-stop flights from SAN to CMH

1,959 miles (3,153 km)  ·  4h 10m

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