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$85+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SFO
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Columbus to San Francisco are usually found in January or April, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 January 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$288
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$85
(American Airlines)

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Average price

$343
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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 January 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/226:11 amCMH - SFO
1 stop11h 03mDelta
Mon 2/2412:40 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Deal found 1/15$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Wed 2/123:41 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/1812:32 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$298
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/136:15 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/188:20 amSFO - CMH
1 stop29h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/15$306
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 5/15:30 amCMH - SFO
2 stops13h 20mSouthwest
Mon 5/511:25 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/16$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 5/284:40 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop9h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/210:50 pmSFO - CMH
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$365
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/206:50 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 00mSun Country Air
Sat 6/2811:59 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 18mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/16$397
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/67:08 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop29h 20mFrontier
Thu 4/1010:30 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$434
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2212:15 pmCMH - SFO
3 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/2612:32 amSFO - CMH
3 stops19h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$474

Find flights from Columbus to San Francisco within your budget

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 January 16, 2025.

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ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 2/12

11:45 am-7:10 pm

1 stop10h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

12:32 am-10:32 am

1 stop7h 00m

$288

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sat 2/22

6:11 am-2:14 pm

1 stop11h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

12:40 am-11:02 am

1 stop7h 22m

$297

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 2/13

6:15 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

8:20 am-5:19 pm

1 stop29h 59m

$306

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 6/6

6:50 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 6/8

11:59 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop16h 18m

$329

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 2/26

3:35 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

5:20 am-8:10 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$345

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 5/28

4:40 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop9h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

10:50 pm-6:33 am

Nonstop4h 43m

$365

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sun 4/6

7:08 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop29h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

10:30 pm-10:44 am

1 stop9h 14m

$434

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 4/22

12:15 pm-7:45 am

3 stops46h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

12:32 am-10:50 pm

3 stops19h 18m

$474

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 2/11

11:45 am-6:04 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$85

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 4/10

7:08 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop28h 39m

$95

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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 Columbus to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

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

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to San Francisco

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport 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 January 10, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 43 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 January 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus Airport to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport 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 December 16, 2024.

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

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 January 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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. 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?

    For a flight from Columbus to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. 8 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Columbus on a regular basis.

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

    American Airlines, at $288, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Alaska Airlines. American Airlines is 33% 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 Airport to San Francisco one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $85. Frontier flights start at $95 while deals on Sun Country Air start at $143 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $124. While the most popular route (Columbus - San Francisco) can be booked for $192 on average our data indicates $794 when flying from Columbus Airport to San Francisco.

  • 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 Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$168Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$176Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$299Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$358Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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