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How much is the cheapest flight to El Cajon?
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $36 for one-way flights and $65 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Find the cheapest month to fly from Columbus (CMH) to San Diego (SAN)
January is typically the cheapest month to fly
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The cheapest day to fly
Get started finding a cheap flight to El Cajon on Expedia by either choosing a deal on this page or entering into the search bar your travel dates, origin airport, and whether you want roundtrip or one-way airfare. You can filter for flexibility, number of stops, airline, and departure/arrival times to find the best flight for you.
The cheapest month to fly
September is the cheapest month to fly to El Cajon. This coincides with the low season when fewer people travel. Whichever month you travel in, though, be sure to book at least a month in advance if you want to score cheap tickets to El Cajon. ARC's data shows that domestic flights booked 28 days or more before departure are typically 24% cheaper than those booked last minute.
The most affordable time to book a flight
Typically, a Sunday can be the cheapest time to book a flight to El Cajon, according to ARC’s data. On average, you could save between 6% and 13% by booking on a Sunday instead of a Friday, which is the most expensive day to make a reservation.
The cheapest round-trip tickets to El Cajon
The lowest price for round-trip flights to El Cajon in 2025 starts from from $65, while one-way tickets start from from $36. Expedia's effective search tool is one of the best ways to find a budget airfare. Simply enter your dates, and within seconds, it'll show you a vast selection of the cheapest flights to El Cajon. If you have a preferred departure time or airline, you can use the handy filters to customize your search.
The cheapest airlines flying to El Cajon
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines are just some of the airlines that can typically offer cheap tickets to El Cajon. You can find their most affordable flights by using the “airline” search filter and then sorting prices from low to high. As a trusted partner of the world's leading airlines, Expedia offers you some of the best airfare deals to El Cajon and countless more destinations worldwide.
The most affordable airports to fly into
To view the cheapest airports to fly into for El Cajon, simply order your search results from lowest to highest price. Expedia's search tool compares flight prices for all airports close to your destination, so you don't have to manually search them one by one to find the cheapest flight to El Cajon. If you have a preferred place to fly into, take advantage of the “arrival airport” filter to narrow down your search on Expedia.
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With Expedia's amazing package deals, you could save hundreds of dollars by booking your El Cajon plane tickets together with your accommodations, car rental, or activities. Just select the search wizard's “package” option to view some of the cheapest deals. Look out for the green savings label to see how much you're saving.
Date flexibility for the cheapest flights to El Cajon
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, it's a good idea to broaden your search by comparing prices on different days. This will open up more options, meaning you could uncover a less expensive flight to El Cajon.
Stopover savings
The cheapest tickets to El Cajon are sometimes those with a stopover. Book one of these flights, and you'll change planes at an airport en route to El Cajon. While the overall travel time might be longer than a non-stop flight, you may decide it's worth it for the money saved.
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Frequently asked questions
Destination airport | San Diego Intl. |
Destination airport IATA code | SAN |
Destination city name | San Diego |
Roundtrip price | $70 |
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