Columbus (CMH) to San Diego (SAN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Columbus (CMH) to San Diego (SAN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 194 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 61% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 61%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.53
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,964 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CMH to SAN
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (65% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (30%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 50% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 13 min |
| Friday | 79% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 51% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 51% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CMH to SAN delayed?
- 39% of CMH–SAN flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CMH to SAN?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (65% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (30%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CMH to SAN?
- The scheduled CMH–SAN flight time averages 4h 44m over 1,964 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 39% of the time.
- How often are CMH to SAN flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for CMH to SAN?
- Friday flights have the best record at 79% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 50%.
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Based on 207 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.