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$125+ Cheap flights from Columbus to San Francisco (SFO)

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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SFO
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$285
(Sun Country Air)

One-way from

$125
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$416
From Columbus to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Fri 5/26:10 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop26h 03mSun Country Air
Mon 5/126:09 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop15h 25mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/29$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/137:21 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Wed 6/1812:27 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/30$287
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Wed 4/911:49 amCMH - SFO
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Fri 4/1810:07 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Deal found 3/29$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/297:36 pmCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/610:59 amSFO - CMH
Nonstop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$289
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Fri 6/66:23 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/86:37 amSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/178:05 amCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/236:19 amSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/297:35 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Tue 5/612:45 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$331
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 4/226:31 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops18h 01mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/296:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/31$375
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/136:25 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 18mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 10/196:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 23mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/30$485

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to San Francisco 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 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Price

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 5/2

6:10 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop26h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

6:09 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$285

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 6/13

7:21 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 6/18

12:27 pm-12:33 am

1 stop9h 06m

$287

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sun 4/20

7:08 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop29h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

10:07 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop15h 53m

$288

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 4/29

7:36 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

10:59 am-6:40 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

$289

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 6/6

6:23 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 6/8

6:37 am-4:26 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$302

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 6/10

7:23 pm-12:12 am

1 stop7h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 6/17

6:00 am-4:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$308

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 4/29

7:35 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

12:45 pm-1:00 am

2 stops9h 15m

$331

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 4/22

6:31 pm-9:32 am

2 stops18h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-5:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$375

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Mon 4/21

11:44 am-9:26 pm

1 stop12h 42m

$125

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sun 5/18

8:27 pm-9:49 am

1 stop16h 22m

$140

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Columbus to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 54% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Columbus to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbus to San Francisco. 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 March 31, 2025.

The most flights from C01 to SFO 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 San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Columbus to San Francisco have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,344 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to San Francisco. 8 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to San Francisco should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Columbus per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus to San Francisco round-trip from $285. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $287, and Frontier, from $288. Sun Country Air is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $125 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sun Country Air and Delta, with prices starting from $140 and $149, respectively.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $473, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $224. The most popular route (Columbus - San Francisco), is priced around $268.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Columbus to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to San Francisco. 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$137Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$140Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$176Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$201Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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