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$118+ 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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMH
abr. 2 — abr. 91
mié. 4/2
mié. 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Columbus are usually found in January or February, 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 marzo 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$287
(Delta)

One-way from

$118
(Cheapflightsfares)

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January

Average price

$465
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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 marzo 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/410:17 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 12mFrontier
dom. 4/67:08 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop29h 20mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
jue. 4/106:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 44mDelta
sáb. 4/127:45 amCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Deal found 3/27$297
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/256:18 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop15h 18mSun Country Air
dom. 9/287:15 amCMH - SFO
1 stop12h 48mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/28$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
vie. 5/2311:30 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
dom. 5/258:05 amCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$309
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/56:09 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops25h 08mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/87:57 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop16h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/2411:12 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
jue. 5/17:44 pmCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$329
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/84:52 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 14mAlaska Airlines
mar. 9/96:30 amCMH - SFO
2 stops14h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$334
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
mié. 5/2111:55 amSFO - CMH
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
dom. 8/178:30 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$344

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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 marzo 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Columbus that are best for you.

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San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

vie. 4/4

10:17 pm-10:29 am

1 stop9h 12m

Columbus

dom. 4/6

7:08 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$287

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

jue. 4/10

6:00 am-6:44 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Columbus

sáb. 4/12

7:45 am-12:36 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$297

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

vie. 5/23

11:30 pm-10:49 am

1 stop8h 19m

Columbus

dom. 5/25

8:05 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$309

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

lun. 5/5

6:09 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops25h 08m

Columbus

jue. 5/8

7:57 pm-9:25 am

1 stop16h 28m

$325

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

jue. 4/24

11:12 am-10:37 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Columbus

jue. 5/1

7:44 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

$329

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

mié. 5/21

11:55 am-12:45 am

2 stops9h 50m

Columbus

dom. 8/17

8:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 35m

$344

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

jue. 5/22

6:09 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop15h 19m

Columbus

lun. 5/26

8:09 pm-1:12 pm

1 stop20h 03m

$355

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

mar. 5/6

9:45 pm-4:07 pm

2 stops15h 22m

Columbus

mié. 5/14

2:55 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$435

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

dom. 4/20

10:30 pm-10:44 am

1 stop9h 14m

$118

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

lun. 5/12

12:40 am-12:54 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$139

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Columbus

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 March 21, 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 marzo 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Columbus at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 31% 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 marzo 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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
7,897 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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 $287, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Columbus for 38% 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 $118 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $139 and Alaska Airlines from $144 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 $401, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $174. The most popular route (San Francisco - Columbus), is priced around $277.

  • 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 marzo 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$121Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$274Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$337Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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