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$116+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Columbus

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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMH
Mar 4 — Mar 111
Tue 3/4
Tue 3/11
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Francisco to Columbus are usually found in January or August, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Columbus (C01). 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 February 27, 2025.

Round-trip from

$297
(Delta)

One-way from

$116
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$416
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 27, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Thu 6/1211:45 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Sat 6/143:50 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 2/27$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Wed 4/912:21 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/145:57 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/27$307
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Thu 7/1711:59 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop14h 54mSun Country Air
Mon 7/218:15 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop17h 53mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/26$326
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Thu 4/105:40 amSFO - CMH
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Mon 4/145:20 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/27$328
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Fri 9/262:55 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops12h 23mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/296:25 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/26$367
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Tue 5/611:20 amSFO - CMH
3 stops33h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/143:34 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop10h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/27$451

Find flights from San Francisco to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 27, 2025.

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San Francisco

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Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

11:45 pm-11:19 am

1 stop8h 34m

Columbus

Sat 6/14

3:50 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$297

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

12:21 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 53m

Columbus

Mon 4/14

5:57 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$307

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 7/17

11:59 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop14h 54m

Columbus

Mon 7/21

8:15 pm-11:08 am

1 stop17h 53m

$326

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

5:40 am-6:00 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Columbus

Mon 4/14

5:20 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$328

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

11:20 am-11:41 pm

3 stops33h 21m

Columbus

Wed 5/14

3:34 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$451

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

8:00 am-5:13 am

1 stop18h 13m

Columbus

Sun 5/18

7:00 am-1:43 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$466

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

12:15 am-12:36 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$127

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 3/14

1:36 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$139

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

8:00 am-5:13 am

1 stop18h 13m

$144

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

12:10 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$145

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Columbus

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Columbus. Price data was last updated on February 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Columbus, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from San Francisco to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 SFO to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 February 27, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Columbus at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Columbus. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Columbus flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 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 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, 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 February 27, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from San Francisco to Columbus. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,717 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,140 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,723 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Columbus?

    If you book a flight to Columbus from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 0 flights from San Francisco to Columbus per day from 7 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Columbus round-trip?

    Delta, at $297, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Columbus for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Columbus one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $116 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $127 and Delta from $139 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Columbus?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Columbus? While on average our users pay $356, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $179. The most popular route (San Francisco - Columbus), is priced around $259.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Columbus?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from San Francisco to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Columbus

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$121Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$274Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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