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

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WN Southwest
738
1:05 PM
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2:50 PM
PDT
4h 45m
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WN1361
WN Southwest
7M8
11:10 AM
PDT T1
6:35 PM
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4h 25m
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Columbus to San Diego
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,960 mi 4h 45m nonstop -3h behind 83 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, 83 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore CMH Routes SAN Routes CMH Live Flights SAN Live Flights CMH Delays SAN Delays
Carriers on this route

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 4 738 4h45 59% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMH to SAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
83
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,198
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.
Alternatives

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 4 –
Flight time 4h 45m 3h 53m
Departure OTP 59% –
Dayton (DAY) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of CMH with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

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.
Facts

CMH–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,960 mi / 3,154 km
Flight time4h 45m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections83 hubs
Origin: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

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. The route covers 1,960 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from CMH to SAN. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APC, TUL, SCF, VNY, SBN, SDF, AVL, APA, CGF, PWK, OMA, IND, STP, BJC, DWH, FCM, SLN, SBA, FTW, ICT, GSP, HDN, MKE, OKC, PDX, FCA, PIT, SJC, CHS, SSI, CDC, BFI, SUA, SUS, HPN, FXE, TEB, SRQ, BDL, YVR, YYC, ORF, APF, JAX, BED, SNA, PBI, OPF, SLC, AUS, IAH, DTW, DAL, STL, ATL, ORD, BNA, MSP, DFW, IAD, HOU, JFK, PHL, LAS, DEN, MDW, SFO, LAX, YUL, CLT, MIA, SEA, PHX, BWI, RDU, BOS, MCO, TPA, DCA, EWR, FLL, YYZ and RIC. 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.
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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 4 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. The route covers a distance of 1,960 miles (3,154 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

83 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).