San Diego (SAN) to Columbus (CMH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
San Diego (SAN) to Columbus (CMH) 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, 68% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.53
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,964 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAN to CMH
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (80% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (24%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 53% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 64% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 61% | 17 min |
| Friday | 74% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft62%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAN to CMH delayed?
- 32% of SAN–CMH 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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAN to CMH?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (24%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAN to CMH?
- The scheduled SAN–CMH flight time averages 4h 22m over 1,964 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are SAN to CMH flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 SAN to CMH?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 79% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 53%.
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Based on 207 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.