Cheap flights from CMH to SAN (John Glenn Columbus Intl. to San Diego Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from CMH to SAN starting at $124 One Way, $258 Round Trip

Prices starting at $258 for return flights and $124 for one-way flights to San Diego Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
CMH
Columbus
SAN
San Diego
$258 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$258
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 19 from Columbus to San Diego, returning Wed, Aug 26, priced at $258 found 6 days ago
Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22
CMH
Columbus
SAN
San Diego
$264 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$264
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 18 from Columbus to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 22, priced at $264 found 5 days ago
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
CMH
Columbus
SAN
San Diego
$266 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$266
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 21 from Columbus to San Diego, returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $266 found 2 days ago
Mon, Aug 3 - Sat, Aug 15
CMH
Columbus
SAN
San Diego
$277 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$277
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Aug 3 from Columbus to San Diego, returning Sat, Aug 15, priced at $277 found 5 days ago
Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30
CMH
Columbus
SAN
San Diego
$324 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$324
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 26 from Columbus to San Diego, returning Sun, Aug 30, priced at $324 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near San Diego Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Diego Intl.

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$222 nightly
The price is $255 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$255 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,553 reviews)
"Decent"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$211 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,270 reviews)
"No free parking but there are meters around the hotel that are good overnight parking from 8pm-10am. Or you can use an app that let's you park in property for cheaper but it's only during certain hours. Elevator with the a view is scary to ride, it shakes too much. Pool is heated. Cardio room door ..."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

2.5 out of 5
2485 Hotel Circle Place San Diego CA
$127 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$146 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,789 reviews)
"The breakfast was great 😋 and everything was within minutes from me I'll definitely stay again"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Diego

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$211 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,270 reviews)
"No free parking but there are meters around the hotel that are good overnight parking from 8pm-10am. Or you can use an app that let's you park in property for cheaper but it's only during certain hours. Elevator with the a view is scary to ride, it shakes too much. Pool is heated. Cardio room door ..."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$341 nightly
The price is $392 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$392 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,715 reviews)
"Very attentive staff, and eager to help. Kids loved the main pool and amenities. The pool close at 22:00 and they had movies playing at night while swimming. Restaurant and bar onsite are great. Great location, close to all the beaches and tourist attractions like Seaworld."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$225 nightly
The price is $261 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$261 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,982 reviews)
"Nice room, close to everything"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Diego Hotels With Airport Transportation

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$211 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,270 reviews)
"No free parking but there are meters around the hotel that are good overnight parking from 8pm-10am. Or you can use an app that let's you park in property for cheaper but it's only during certain hours. Elevator with the a view is scary to ride, it shakes too much. Pool is heated. Cardio room door ..."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$222 nightly
The price is $255 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$255 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,553 reviews)
"Decent"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1955 San Diego Ave San Diego CA
$167 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$192 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,079 reviews)
"Room was clean and very quiet considering its proximity to the highway and airport. The staff was wonderful! Transportation to and from the airport and the car rental center was an added bonus!"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Diego Hotels

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn

2.5 out of 5
5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
$150 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$172 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,484 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Pleasant Inn
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

2.5 out of 5
4747 Pacific Highway San Diego CA
$78 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$90 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (2,125 reviews)
"The hotel and staff are wonderful. Unfortunately, purchasing an internet package is impossible for international travellers without a US-issued credit card."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S San Diego CA
$134 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$153 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,741 reviews)
"smoke smell"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Kings Inn San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Diego

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$368 nightly
The price is $424 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$424 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,227 reviews)
"Room was not ready when we checked in. The pictures are not the same as the hotel. There were no beach cabanas. The pool water was very dirty and it smelled bad."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$304 nightly
The price is $349 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$349 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,403 reviews)
"It was a very short stay for us, but we love coming here. Grounds and location is great, pools are nice, bay view rooms are fantastic, staff are awesome, food is above average, and the rooms are decent. I don't like the location of the hand soap dispenser in the bathroom."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$397 nightly
The price is $457 total per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
$457 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,301 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, game room, on the beach, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
"It’s an old property, tough to upgrade. Great great location!"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Catamaran Resort and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

CMH to SAN Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
CMH Address & GPS
Address:
4600 International Gateway
Columbus OH, 43219
United States
IATA Code:
CMH
Longitude:
-82.884966
Latitude:
39.998181
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from John Glenn Intl. Airport to SAN?
While you can't fly direct from John Glenn Intl. Airport to San Diego Airport, there are plenty of airlines that operate on this route with just a single stopover. Why not check if the times and dates offered by Southwest Airlines or American Airlines work with your travel plans? If not, you could always try Delta Air Lines.
What is the shortest flight from John Glenn Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Make the most of the opportunity to sit back and relax on your trip from Columbus to San Diego. The fastest flight time from John Glenn Intl. Airport to SAN is 6 hours and 40 minutes, which gives you lots of time to enjoy a drink or get carried away with a good book.
How many hours flight from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to SAN?
On average, it takes 6 hours and 47 minutes to travel from CMH to SAN. Get through the journey by watching some films and browsing a magazine or two. Alternatively, squeeze in a bit of shut-eye.
What airlines have the most flights from John Glenn Intl. Airport to SAN?
You'll need to make one or more stopovers if you're on your way from CMH to SAN. Right now, you won't find any airlines that have nonstop flights on this route.

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