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

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WN Southwest
7M8
11:10 AM
PDT T1
6:35 PM
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4h 25m
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WN Southwest
738
1:05 PM
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San Diego to Columbus
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,960 mi 4h 25m nonstop +3h ahead 84 1-stop hubs

SAN–CMH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,960 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 4 7M8 4h25 73% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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, SAN to CMH 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 SAN to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
84
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,107
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 Columbus from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric SAN→CMH SNA→CMH LAX→CMH
Distance from SAN – 76 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 5
Weekly flights 4 2 44
Flight time 4h 25m 4h 33m 4h 30m
Departure OTP 73% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Columbus flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
1,960 mi / 3,154 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m.
Facts

SAN–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance1,960 mi / 3,154 km
Flight time4h 25m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections84 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 4h 25m. The route covers 1,960 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from SAN to CMH. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAT, VGT, AZA, SCF, VNY, OKC, GYY, PWK, EGE, SDF, IND, PDK, SGR, MKE, DWH, HDN, TUS, RIC, SCE, BZN, SSI, SJC, GRR, HPN, SUN, MCI, ABE, CHS, PIT, TEB, MRK, XNA, BOI, ELP, BED, PDX, YYC, SAV, GCM, PBI, APF, TMB, PSM, OPF, NAS, ORF, SUA, BDL, JAX, SLC, ATL, DTW, CLT, FLL, BWI, MCO, ORD, BNA, TPA, STL, DFW, JFK, DAL, SEA, SFO, DEN, ZRH, MDW, EWR, PHX, BOS, IAD, LAS, MSP, IAH, MIA, RDU, LAX, AUS, PHL, DCA, HOU, YYZ and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbus is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from CMH to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and LAX. 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 SAN to CMH

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to CMH ranges from 4 hours 25 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

84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and Los Angeles (LAX).