Columbus to San Diego (CMH–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN591
WN Southwest
73H
9:35 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
PDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1426
WN Southwest
73H
1:05 PM
EDT
2:50 PM
PDT
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1361
WN Southwest
7M8
11:10 AM
PDT T1
6:35 PM
EDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3464
WN Southwest
73H
11:40 AM
PDT T1
6:55 PM
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN920
WN Southwest
7M8
1:43 PM
PDT T1
9:04 PM
EDT
4h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Columbus to San Diego
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,960 mi 4h 45m nonstop -3h behind 54 1-stop hubs

CMH–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,960 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMH–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 9 73H 4h45-4h55 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMH to SAN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,941
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CMH → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
66%
Return
SAN → CMH
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Arriving
20%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays → SAN delays →

Other ways to reach San Diego from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric CMH→SAN DAY→SAN
Distance from CMH 71 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 9 1
Flight time 4h 45m 3h 53m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CMH with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Columbus.
CMH: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,960 mi / 3,154 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m to 4h 55m.

CMH–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,960 mi / 3,154 km
Flight time4h 45m to 4h 55m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMH to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 4h 45m to 4h 55m. The route covers 1,960 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from CMH to SAN. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APC, SDF, SBA, SCF, IND, MKE, SLN, GSP, HDN, BFI, DWH, FCA, PDX, CDC, SJC, SUA, APF, RDU, YVR, TEB, PBI, YYC, SLC, JFK, ATL, DTW, STL, ORD, SFO, DFW, MSP, IAD, AUS, DAL, BNA, DEN, PHX, HOU, BWI, LAS, TPA, CLT, MDW, PHL, MIA, IAH, LAX, MCO, BOS, EWR, FLL, DCA, SEA and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from SAN to CMH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CMH to SAN

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMH to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to SAN ranges from 4 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,960 miles (3,154 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via APC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY).