Direct flights from Columbus to San Diego
7 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from CMH to SAN.
Flight time: about 3h53m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Columbus local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA1206 | 12:58p | 3h59m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1314 | 1:00p | 3h52m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1206 | 1:14p | 4h3m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1314 | 1:29p | 3h57m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1314 | 1:35p | 3h49m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1206 | 2:36p | 3h53m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2851 | 7:09p | 3h47m | Sat |
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Nonstop from Columbus (CMH) to San Diego (SAN)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) has 7 nonstop flights a week to San Diego (SAN), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of CMH and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Columbus to San Diego?
The nonstop flight from Columbus (CMH) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 3h53m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to San Diego?
Driving from Columbus to San Diego takes about 32h 48m behind the wheel — roughly 2,225 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h53m.