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$62+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 12/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SFO
Nov 19 — Nov 261
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 November 14, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 14, 2024.

This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Mon 12/98:57 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop15h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/185:30 amOAK - CMH
1 stop10h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/13$108
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Thu 12/128:57 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop13h 49mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/195:50 amSJC - CMH
1 stop10h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/13$128
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/128:57 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop13h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1610:11 amSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/55:15 amCMH - SFO
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1112:22 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/61:36 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Fri 12/131:39 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Deal found 11/13$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sat 12/146:30 amCMH - SJC
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Mon 12/166:35 amSJC - CMH
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 11/13$336
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/69:15 amCMH - SFO
2 stops13h 27mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/102:41 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop28h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13$375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/199:01 amCMH - SFO
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2512:59 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$378
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sun 12/298:42 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop14h 17mFrontier
Thu 1/26:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop10h 52mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$381
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/53:35 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Wed 12/117:05 amSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/13$383
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/219:15 amCMH - SFO
2 stops15h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/266:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop10h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$384
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/198:36 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop15h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/246:00 amOAK - CMH
1 stop12h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$401

Find flights from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Mon 12/9

8:57 pm-9:25 am

1 stop15h 28m

Oakland

Wed 12/18

5:30 am-6:43 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$107

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Thu 12/12

8:57 pm-7:46 am

1 stop13h 49m

San Jose

Thu 12/19

5:50 am-7:41 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$128

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Thu 12/12

8:57 pm-7:46 am

1 stop13h 49m

San Jose

Mon 12/16

10:11 am-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$256

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sat 2/15

6:15 pm-8:52 am

2 stops17h 37m

San Francisco

Fri 2/21

6:00 am-5:19 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$295

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sun 1/12

7:49 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

12:14 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$297

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sat 12/7

7:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 12/9

12:38 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 10m

$308

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Sat 12/14

6:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop7h 25m

San Jose

Mon 12/16

6:35 am-4:35 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$336

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Tue 2/25

5:04 am-11:29 am

1 stop9h 25m

San Jose

Tue 3/4

12:23 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 52m

$356

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sun 12/29

8:42 pm-7:59 am

1 stop14h 17m

San Francisco

Thu 1/2

6:00 am-7:52 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$381

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 12/5

3:35 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops8h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

7:05 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$383

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

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 CMH to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated November 14, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and American Airlines from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,194 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $62. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular route from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area is Columbus - San Francisco. You may also consider Columbus - Oakland or Columbus - San Jose.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area is $219. On average you can expect to pay $586. The most popular route, (Columbus - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $276.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 8 airlines flying from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$164Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$168Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$205Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$295Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$299Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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