Cheap Flights from Columbus to San Diego
Cheap Flights from Columbus to San Diego
Looking for cheap flights from Columbus to San Diego? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Columbus to San Diego vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,500–15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Columbus to San Diego for specific travel dates.
2026-11-17
CMH - SAN
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-18
CMH - SAN
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-17
CMH - SAN
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-17
CMH - SAN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-18
CMH - SAN
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-17
CMH - SAN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $125
Columbus to San Diego flight facts
Distance
1,960 mi
3,154 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Columbus.
Airports in Columbus
CMH · John Glenn Columbus Intl
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Columbus - Santa Ana · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Columbus - Ontario · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Akron - San Diego · Akron is 99 mi from Columbus
Flights Columbus - Los Angeles · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights Cleveland - San Diego · Cleveland is 112 mi from Columbus
Flights Cincinnati - San Diego · Cincinnati is 115 mi from Columbus
Premium cabin flights from Columbus to San Diego
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
CMH - SAN
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-30
CMH - SAN
First | 1 Stop
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-30
CMH - SAN
First | 2 Stops | 6 left
From 45,000 Pts + $31.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Encinitas (United States)
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
From 25,000 Pts or $501
Dana Point, CA (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
From 95,000 Pts or $859
Rancho Santa Fe (USA)
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, an SLH Hotel
From 110,000 Pts or $421
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Columbus to San Diego depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Columbus to San Diego.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Columbus to San Diego.
Columbus and San Diego are about 1,960 miles (3,154 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,960-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Columbus.
Departures from Columbus: John Glenn Columbus Intl (CMH). Arrivals in San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Diego, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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