Direct flights from San Diego to Columbus
4 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SAN to CMH.
Flight time: about 3h52m nonstop
Flying back? Columbus → San Diego · 4 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Diego local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA367 | 12:35p | 3h47m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3624 | 12:55p | 3h57m | Sun |
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Other airports near San Diego with nonstops to Columbus
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los AngelesAmerican, United | 109 mi | 13 |
The route
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Nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus (CMH)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) has 4 nonstop flights a week to Columbus (CMH), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SAN and you're there.
This route flies on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday — check the schedule grid above before you pick a travel day. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Columbus?
The nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus (CMH) takes about 3h52m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Columbus?
Driving from San Diego to Columbus takes about 32h 48m behind the wheel — roughly 2,225 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h52m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Columbus to San Diego?
Yes — 4 nonstop flights a week from Columbus (CMH) back to San Diego (SAN) on Southwest, based on recently observed departures.