Flights from San Diego to Columbus
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Phoenix
- 8h 5m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $246
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 1,953 mi (3,143 km)
fastest
Via Phoenix
8h 5m
with the connection
Via Los Angeles
8h 35m
with the connection
San Diego to Los Angeles
flight 1h 6m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Columbus: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Columbus
flight 4h 29m
two ticketsfrom $396
Via Chicago
8h 46m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $246
Via Atlanta
8h 49m
with the connection
Via Raleigh
9h 21m
with the connection
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 San Diego to cities closest to Columbus
San Diego to Detroit
Detroit: 164 mi (264 km) from Columbus, flight 4h 28m
from $166
San Diego to Chicago
Chicago: 276 mi (444 km) from Columbus, flight 4h 15m
from $133
San Diego to Toronto
Toronto: 316 mi (508 km) from Columbus, flight 4h 56m
from $215
San Diego to Washington
Washington: 327 mi (526 km) from Columbus, flight 5h
from $123
San Diego to Raleigh
Raleigh: 374 mi (602 km) from Columbus, flight 4h 53m
San Diego to St Louis
St Louis: 396 mi (637 km) from Columbus, flight 3h 35m
from $140
To Columbus from cities closest to San Diego
Los Angeles to Columbus
Los Angeles: 112 mi (180 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 29m
from $170
Phoenix to Columbus
Phoenix: 299 mi (481 km) from San Diego, flight 3h 40m
San Francisco to Columbus
San Francisco: 459 mi (738 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 25m
from $154
Seattle to Columbus
Seattle: 1,064 mi (1,712 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 21m
from $267
Chicago to Columbus
Chicago: 1,731 mi (2,786 km) from San Diego, flight 1h 31m
from $92
Atlanta to Columbus
Atlanta: 1,887 mi (3,037 km) from San Diego, flight 1h 33m
from $145
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Columbus?
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 San Diego to Columbus?
Via Phoenix: 1h 25m to the connection, 3h 40m after it, about 8h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Columbus with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $246. 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 San Diego and Columbus?
Phoenix (8h 5m total), Los Angeles (8h 35m total), Chicago (8h 46m total), Atlanta (8h 49m total) and Raleigh (9h 21m total).
How far is Columbus from San Diego?
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.