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This Weekend's Flight Deals from CMH-All Airports to El Cajon

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sun, Apr 28 - Sun, May 5
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$244 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$244
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Apr 28 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sun, May 5, priced at $244 found 5 hours ago

Cheap Flights to El Cajon from $29 One Way, $58 Round Trip

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sat, May 4 - Wed, May 8
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$58 Roundtrip, just found
$58
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 4 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, May 8, priced at $58 just found
Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$92 Roundtrip, just found
$92
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 14 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, May 21, priced at $92 just found
Thu, May 2 - Tue, May 7
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$148 Roundtrip, just found
$148
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 2 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, May 7, priced at $148 just found
Sun, May 12 - Thu, May 16
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$154 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$154
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 12 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, May 16, priced at $154 found 16 hours ago
Sun, May 5 - Tue, May 7
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$158 Roundtrip, just found
$158
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 5 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, May 7, priced at $158 just found
Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$159 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 14 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, May 21, priced at $159 found 6 hours ago
Thu, May 2 - Thu, May 9
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$163 Roundtrip, just found
$163
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 2 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, May 9, priced at $163 just found
Sun, May 5 - Wed, May 8
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$169 Roundtrip, just found
$169
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 5 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, May 8, priced at $169 just found
Sun, May 5 - Thu, May 9
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$173 Roundtrip, just found
$173
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 5 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, May 9, priced at $173 just found
Fri, May 10 - Tue, May 14
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$178 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 10 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, May 14, priced at $178 found 2 days ago
Tue, May 21 - Tue, Jun 18
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$179 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$179
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 21 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Jun 18, priced at $179 found 1 day ago
Sun, May 12 - Tue, May 14
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$181 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$181
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 12 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, May 14, priced at $181 found 6 hours ago

El Cajon SAN Flight Information

Traveling To
El Cajon
Destination Airport IATA Code
SAN
Number of Airlines Serving
1
Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Flight Price
$58
Earliest Departing Flight
UA 2041 2:57PM EDT
Latest Departing Flight
UA 2041 Apr 26 2:57PM EDT

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El Cajon economy flight packages

The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

Jun 8 - Jun 10

2 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
per person
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
4.0-star property

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

May 28 - Jun 1

4 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

United • Coach

San Diego (SAN) to Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Pantai Inn
3.5-star property

Pantai Inn

Jun 10 - Jun 12

2 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
per person
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El Cajon first class flight packages

The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,303 reviews)

Jun 11 - Jun 14

3 night stay

Portland (PDX) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • FirstClass
Save 100% on your flight
per person
I have stayed at Sofia several times. The location is ideal for me and the staff are great

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024

The Wayfarer San Diego
4.0-star property

The Wayfarer San Diego

9/10 Wonderful! (1,031 reviews)

Jun 11 - Jun 14

3 night stay

Portland (PDX) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • FirstClass
per person
Great location right on the beach. We would stay here again.

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2024

Hilton San Diego Bayfront
4.0-star property

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,512 reviews)

Jun 11 - Jun 14

3 night stay

Portland (PDX) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • FirstClass
per person
Great place to stay with friendly staff and very clean environment.

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to El Cajon?
With 2 airlines to choose from, finding the perfect flight to fit your budget and travel plans will be easy. San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) is a major entrance point to El Cajon and where you’re likely to be touching down. These well-known international airlines are ready and waiting to take you there:

  • Air Canada - 61 flights to El Cajon per month
  • Alaska Airlines - 19 flights to El Cajon per month
  • British Airways - 13 flights to El Cajon per month

What is the best airport to fly to in El Cajon?
Find yourself an affordable ticket to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). It’s the city’s main terminal and is situated roughly 19 miles west of the downtown area. Once you’ve collected your suitcase, it won’t be long before you’re ticking off the wonders of El Cajon.
How much is a flight to El Cajon?
Plenty of fantastic deals were on offer this week, with return flights to El Cajon fluctuating from $58 to $244. But it was passengers starting their trip from Columbus (CMH) who scored the top bargains. One-way tickets to El Cajon fell to just $29.
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  • Consider alternative airports to save extra cash. Enter your preferred departure and arrival airports in the form fields, then choose the ‘Nearby airports’ function below. It will list the available options.
  • If you’re flexible with your schedule, click on the ‘Show flexible dates’ option. It’ll display the flight deals for the days around your chosen departure. Fares often vary depending on what day it is.
  • You can also select the ‘Show options’ link to filter results for your preferred carrier, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. Under ‘Sort & Filter’ to the left, you can even choose the time of day you’d like to fly.
  • The early bird gets the most impressive deals, so purchase your seats once you’ve settled on your travel dates. The most affordable airfares sell fast and prices generally increase as the departure date nears.
  • Make greater savings on your adventure by bundling your hotel, flights and car rental into a package. Your credit card will thank you for it.
  • Whenever possible, don’t travel in peak seasons. Airfares are often at their highest during school breaks, summer and other vacation periods like Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

How long is a flight to El Cajon?
Your point of origin, which airport you leave from and whether you travel nonstop — flight times depend on lots of things. But here are the average times for some of the most common routes to El Cajon:

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 1 hour and 22 minutes
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 1 hour and 36 minutes
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 1 hour and 34 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to El Cajon?
Book your flights to El Cajon in January. This is the perfect time of the year for bargain prices, followed by February and August. Pick up cheap flights and enjoy your dream getaway with Orbitz.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to El Cajon?
When it comes to cheap airfares to El Cajon, the best days to book are generally Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. A rewarding flight deal is just clicks away with Orbitz.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to El Cajon?
You can grab cheap flights to El Cajon by hopping on a plane on a Monday, according to Orbitz data from 2020. Tuesday is also more affordable, while Saturday has the most expensive ticket prices. Whether you prefer to save money or take off on any day that’s convenient, you’ll always get a terrific deal with Orbitz.
What is the cheapest month to fly to El Cajon?
If you’re flexible with your travel plans, think about jetting off in August. Orbitz data shows that this is generally the best month to fly out if you’re looking for cheap flights to El Cajon. As you would expect, fares rise in the busy month of June and flights fill up fast.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
When you search for flights on Orbitz, click on “Filter by flexible change policies.” This filter will quickly find all the airlines offering free cancellation within 24 hours of booking and no change fees. Breathe easy knowing that if things unexpectedly change, your reservation can too.
What do I need for the flight to El Cajon?
The trick to a comfortable flight is preparation. Here are some handy tips that’ll help get you ready for your trip:

  • Before you step on to the plane, you’ll need to present some form of government-issued ID, such as your passport. You’ll also need your boarding pass. If you’re traveling with kids, check with your airline about which documents they may need.
  • Make time fly by even quicker on your short flight by packing the right things. Think snacks, a water bottle and entertainment. If you’d like your journey to El Cajon to go nice and peacefully, throw some headphones or earplugs in your bag as well.
  • No matter the weather outside (or how long the flight), plane cabins can get chilly. Take a light jacket on board to keep yourself nice and toasty.

How many direct flights are there to El Cajon?
Your next exciting adventure is one easy plane trip away, with 672 direct flights to El Cajon each month. Search for your flight with Orbitz and snap up a rewarding deal with Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines or United Airlines. Other leading airlines that provide nonstop services include Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Frontier Airlines.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to El Cajon?
Experienced travelers have a way of finding first or business-class flights to El Cajon without the eye-watering price tag. Follow in their footsteps with these handy hints:

  • Be flexible with your travel dates and wait for exclusive offers or sales on first or business-class airfares.
  • Look for a budget airline that offers business-class seats. They often come with extra space and a glass of Champagne — and a more affordable price.
  • Bid for an upgrade in online auctions or upgrade with your frequent flyer points.

How to get into El Cajon from the airport?
One of the quickest ways to reach downtown El Cajon is by reserving a San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) car rental. Step off the plane, grab your baggage and then pick up a set of wheels from Economy’s SAN on-site branch. You’ll need to drive roughly 19 miles east of San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to arrive at the center. Another popular option is to take a taxi or public transportation into town, then rent a vehicle from one of our city center El Cajon car rentals instead.
What is the best time to go to El Cajon?
El Cajon is a popular place in January, June and December. If you’re contemplating visiting during these months, it would be wise to book ahead of time to ensure you score the most rewarding deals. Wondering what summertime’s like in El Cajon? Average daily temperatures generally range between 65 ºF and 80 ºF. Like most destinations in the Northern Hemisphere, summertime kicks off June 20 here.
Travel tips for El Cajon

  • The center of El Cajon is bristling with renowned attractions. Hot spots like Lake Jennings and Art World Western Heritage Gallery will keep your feet moving and your adventurous soul full.
  • We also recommend checking out the sights within an easy drive of El Cajon’s center. Find your way to LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo and experience a different side of this first-rate destination.
  • Get behind the steering wheel and find out what else makes San Diego County a tourism hot spot. Reserve a car rental with Orbitz and check out the delights of two other well-known cities — Carlsbad and Fallbrook.

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