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$119+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMH
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus flight deals. Data was last updated April 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$211
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$119
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$434
From San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sat 5/37:46 amOAK - CMH
1 stop7h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/69:57 amCMH - OAK
3 stops27h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$211
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Mon 4/2811:07 amSJC - CMH
2 stops30h 21mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/3012:07 pmCMH - SJC
2 stops25h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/4$212
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 4/2112:47 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Sun 4/277:23 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/3$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/39:57 amSJC - CMH
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/105:20 amCMH - SJC
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$287
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/1010:30 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Sat 4/1211:29 amCMH - SFO
1 stop13h 01mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sat 6/76:25 pmSJC - CMH
2 stops11h 30mDelta
Wed 6/116:00 amCMH - SJC
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/4$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Mon 9/151:10 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/205:28 pmCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/4$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sun 5/412:24 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/145:59 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$303
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sun 5/118:20 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 20mSun Country Air
Sun 5/258:30 amCMH - SFO
1 stop11h 43mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/3$305
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/612:55 pmOAK - CMH
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Wed 5/288:00 amCMH - OAK
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/3$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 8/45:10 amOAK - CMH
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Fri 8/86:05 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$309
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 5/86:09 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop15h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/126:05 amCMH - SFO
2 stops38h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$315

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Sat 5/3

7:46 am-6:05 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Columbus

Tue 5/6

9:57 am-10:56 am

3 stops27h 59m

$211

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Mon 4/28

11:07 am-8:28 pm

2 stops30h 21m

Columbus

Wed 4/30

12:07 pm-10:12 am

2 stops25h 05m

$212

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

12:47 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 35m

Columbus

Sun 4/27

7:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$287

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Sat 5/3

9:57 am-10:34 pm

1 stop9h 37m

Columbus

Sat 5/10

5:20 am-11:15 am

1 stop8h 55m

$287

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

10:30 pm-10:48 am

1 stop9h 18m

Columbus

Sat 4/12

11:29 am-9:30 pm

1 stop13h 01m

$290

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Sat 6/7

6:25 pm-8:55 am

2 stops11h 30m

Columbus

Wed 6/11

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop8h 26m

$292

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

12:24 am-10:48 am

1 stop7h 24m

Columbus

Wed 5/14

5:59 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$303

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

8:20 am-6:40 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Columbus

Sun 5/25

8:30 am-5:13 pm

1 stop11h 43m

$305

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Tue 5/6

12:55 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Columbus

Wed 5/28

8:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 56m

$307

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Mon 8/4

5:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Columbus

Fri 8/8

6:05 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 4, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 4, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to CMH are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 April 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,349 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,618 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport are Spirit Airlines ($119), Hawaiian Airlines ($138), and Frontier ($139).

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

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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$149Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$274Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$364Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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