How to get from Columbus to San Diego: connecting flights, about 8h 45m total

Flights from Columbus to San Diego

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Phoenix: 8h 45m
two tickets, via Chicago: $239
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,953 mi (3,143 km)

fastest

Via Phoenix

8h 45m

with the connection

Columbus to Phoenix flight 4h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Phoenix to San Diego flight 1h 20m

Via Las Vegas

8h 50m

with the connection

Columbus to Las Vegas flight 4h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to San Diego flight 1h 15m

Via Los Angeles

9h 13m

with the connection

Columbus to Los Angeles flight 5h 14m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International. Departure to San Diego: Los Angeles International.

Los Angeles to San Diego flight 59m

Via Chicago

9h 16m

with the connection

Columbus to Chicago flight 1h 41m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to San Diego flight 4h 35m

two ticketsfrom $239

Via Atlanta

9h 29m

with the connection

Columbus to Atlanta flight 1h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to San Diego flight 4h 49m

two ticketsfrom $1,254

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Columbus to cities closest to San Diego

Columbus to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 112 mi (180 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 14m Columbus to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 265 mi (426 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 35m Columbus to Phoenix Phoenix: 299 mi (481 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 25m Columbus to San Francisco San Francisco: 459 mi (738 km) from San Diego, flight 6h 55m from $210 Columbus to Seattle Seattle: 1,064 mi (1,712 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 12m from $311 Columbus to Calgary Calgary: 1,276 mi (2,054 km) from San Diego, flight 9h 20m

To San Diego from cities closest to Columbus

Detroit to San Diego Detroit: 164 mi (264 km) from Columbus, flight 4h 58m Grand Rapids to San Diego Grand Rapids: 249 mi (401 km) from Columbus, flight 6h 15m Chicago to San Diego Chicago: 276 mi (444 km) from Columbus, flight 4h 35m from $145 Buffalo to San Diego Buffalo: 294 mi (473 km) from Columbus, flight 6h 45m Toronto to San Diego Toronto: 316 mi (508 km) from Columbus, flight 5h 37m from $323 Washington to San Diego Washington: 327 mi (526 km) from Columbus, flight 5h 45m from $126

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Columbus to San Diego?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Phoenix.

What is the fastest way to fly from Columbus to San Diego?

Via Phoenix: 4h 25m to the connection, 1h 20m after it, about 8h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Columbus to San Diego with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $239. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Columbus and San Diego?

Phoenix (8h 45m total), Las Vegas (8h 50m total), Los Angeles (9h 13m total), Chicago (9h 16m total) and Atlanta (9h 29m total).

How far is San Diego from Columbus?

1,953 mi (3,143 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.