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$139+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMH
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 March 26, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(Delta)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$465

Good round-trip deal

$449 or less

Good one-way deal

$240 or less
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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 March 26, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 4/910:45 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Fri 4/186:35 amCMH - SFO
1 stop9h 43mDelta
Deal found 3/24$287
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/310:30 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Wed 4/911:49 amCMH - SFO
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$288
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 9/256:18 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop15h 18mSun Country Air
Sun 9/287:15 amCMH - SFO
1 stop12h 48mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/25$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 5/2412:21 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/275:20 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop9h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$320
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 9/1111:30 amSFO - CMH
1 stop14h 36mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/126:33 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$327
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 5/26:09 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop23h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/55:30 amCMH - SFO
2 stops14h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/2312:45 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Wed 4/302:35 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 5/112:10 amSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/53:34 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$437

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

10:45 pm-9:41 am

1 stop7h 56m

Columbus

Wed 4/16

2:04 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$287

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 4/4

10:17 pm-10:29 am

1 stop9h 12m

Columbus

Sun 4/6

7:08 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$288

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

12:21 am-11:03 am

1 stop7h 42m

Columbus

Tue 5/27

5:20 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$320

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

11:30 am-5:06 am

1 stop14h 36m

Columbus

Fri 9/12

6:33 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$327

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

6:09 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop23h 18m

Columbus

Mon 5/5

5:30 am-5:13 pm

2 stops14h 43m

$333

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

12:45 pm-1:00 am

2 stops9h 15m

Columbus

Wed 4/30

2:35 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$353

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

6:09 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop15h 19m

Columbus

Mon 5/26

8:09 pm-1:12 pm

1 stop20h 03m

$365

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

12:10 am-9:47 am

1 stop6h 37m

Columbus

Mon 5/5

3:34 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$437

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

12:40 am-9:58 am

1 stop6h 18m

$139

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

10:30 pm-10:48 am

1 stop9h 18m

$149

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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 San Francisco to Columbus in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 San Francisco-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from San Francisco to Columbus Airport 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 March 26, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Columbus Airport 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 Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Columbus. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Columbus Airport 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 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 March 26, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to Columbus to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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
9,789 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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
7,891 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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
8,608 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus. On average, San Francisco has 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day from 7 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Columbus Airport, with prices starting at $287. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $288 and $320, respectively. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $139. Frontier flights start at $149 while deals on Sun Country Air start at $163 one-way.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport? 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 Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from San Francisco to Columbus Airport 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$149Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$274Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$337Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$360Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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