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Flights from San Diego to Columbus
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta, about 9h 22m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 9h 22m
San Diego to Columbus at a glance
Fastest journey9h 22mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Columbus
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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SAN Atlanta (ATL) CSG
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Thu22:45 SAN05:52 ATL4h 38m connection10:30 ATL11:07 CSGDelta Air Lines
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
- 9h 22mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hColumbus vs San Diego
- Currency in Columbus
- USD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → CSG
Flights from San Diego to Columbus: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Columbus?
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 San Diego to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,003 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Columbus?
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 San Diego and Columbus?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Columbus: Columbus Airport (CSG).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Columbus?
Columbus is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.





