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Flights from Columbus to San Diego

There are no direct flights from Columbus to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta, about 13h 29m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 13h 29m
CSGSANATL

Columbus to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey13h 29mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Columbus to San Diego

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CSG Atlanta (ATL) SAN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sat22:45 CSG23:17 ATL8h 43m connection08:00 ATL09:14 SANDelta Air Lines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 29m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,003 km1,865 miles
Journey time
13h 29mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSan Diego vs Columbus
Currency in San Diego
USD
Airports
CSG → SAN, CLD

Flights from Columbus to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Columbus to San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,003 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and San Diego?
Columbus: Columbus Airport (CSG). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Columbus and San Diego?
San Diego is 3 hours behind Columbus.

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