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$75+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Columbus (CMH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CMH
Nov 5 — Nov 121
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The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Columbus are usually found in January or August, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Columbus (CMH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$208
(FareScan)

One-way from

$75
(FareScan)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Columbus flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sacramento Intl-Columbus flights.
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 28% potential price drop
From Sacramento Intl to Columbus
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Columbus

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/225:15 amSMF - CMH
1 stop10h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/248:13 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop17h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$208
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/810:59 amSMF - CMH
1 stop6h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/128:27 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop7h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2612:25 amSMF - CMH
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/44:15 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$386
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2712:55 pmSMF - CMH
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Sat 1/45:10 amCMH - SMF
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/30$511
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/215:10 amSMF - CMH
1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/39:00 amCMH - SMF
2 stops11h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$670
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/271:15 pmSMF - CMH
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Sat 1/44:40 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Deal found 10/30$917
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/308:55 pmSMF - CMH
2 stops16h 38mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/310:47 amCMH - SMF
2 stops12h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30$958

Find flights from Sacramento to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/12

7:03 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop21h 01m

$75

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/23

10:36 am-1:10 pm

3 stops23h 34m

$336

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/14

10:20 am-8:27 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$638

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/22

5:15 am-6:43 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Columbus

Sun 11/24

8:13 pm-10:47 am

1 stop17h 34m

$208

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/21

10:43 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop19h 58m

Columbus

Mon 2/24

9:46 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop20h 57m

$282

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/26

12:25 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 15m

Columbus

Sat 1/4

4:15 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$386

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/17

8:50 am-10:27 pm

2 stops10h 37m

Columbus

Sun 1/19

8:00 am-7:42 pm

2 stops14h 42m

$420

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/7

6:35 am-5:28 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Columbus

Sun 4/13

6:15 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop24h 28m

$479

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/27

12:55 pm-12:30 am

2 stops8h 35m

Columbus

Sat 1/4

5:10 am-9:35 am

1 stop7h 25m

$511

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/7

5:47 pm-9:55 am

2 stops13h 08m

Columbus

Sun 4/13

6:00 am-1:13 pm

2 stops10h 13m

$566

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Deals found on 10/30

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Columbus in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 starCancellation PolicyNo Information

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Columbus

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sacramento to Columbus including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Columbus. Price data was last updated on October 25, 2024.

Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Columbus Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Sacramento to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $350). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from Sacramento to Columbus Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Columbus. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Columbus Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus Airport ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus Airport when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated October 31, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines and United Airlines from Sacramento to Columbus by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
9,420 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Columbus?

    Most people fly from Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus. On average, Sacramento Intl has 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day from 5 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to Columbus Airport for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Columbus Airport for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $208, but on average you can expect to pay $405.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Sacramento to Columbus Airport for under $300?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Sacramento to Columbus Airport within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $208, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Columbus Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $386 and $420, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does SMF to CMH mean?

    This is defined as Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) and Columbus Airport (CMH). Codes like Columbus Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Columbus that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Sacramento to Columbus flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Sacramento to Columbus with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Sacramento to Columbus flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Columbus that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to Columbus offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Sacramento to Columbus?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Sacramento to Columbus flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Sacramento to Columbus Airport flight deals updated?

    The Sacramento to Columbus Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/30.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Sacramento to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $350). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$131Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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