$121+ 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SFO
Jul 12 — Jul 191
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to San FranciscoExplore 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 June 12, 2026.
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 June 12, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/19:10 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Fri 9/116:00 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 9/246:00 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 00m
Southwest
Mon 9/286:00 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops14h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7![Southwest logo]()
$308
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Fri 7/34:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Mon 7/66:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8![Frontier logo]()
$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 10/101:10 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Tue 10/2011:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7![Southwest logo]()
$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/285:35 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Tue 8/46:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop12h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10![Southwest logo]()
$316
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/274:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Thu 7/309:39 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12![Frontier logo]()
$319
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/17:00 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/86:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$322
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/173:22 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop23h 16m
Frontier
Wed 8/196:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9![Frontier logo]()
$323
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 8/113:45 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Tue 8/186:50 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/115:44 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops20h 38m
Frontier
Wed 8/196:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11![Frontier logo]()
$325
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/244:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/299:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$326
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/123:22 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop11h 56m
Frontier
Wed 8/196:00 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops32h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11![Frontier logo]()
$327
Best flights from Columbus to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 12, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 12, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/19:10 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Fri 9/116:00 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/207:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Fri 9/259:30 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11![United Airlines logo]()
$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Thu 7/237:31 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 32m
Delta
Thu 7/3012:35 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop6h 27m
Delta
Deal found 6/7![Delta logo]()
$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 7/177:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 7/279:23 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11![United Airlines logo]()
$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 7/34:15 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Mon 7/611:40 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/18:45 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
Fri 9/119:30 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8![United Airlines logo]()
$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/143:40 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Tue 7/215:30 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/167:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 7/279:23 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11![United Airlines logo]()
$372
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/231:00 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop9h 55m
Southwest
Tue 7/2812:10 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10![Southwest logo]()
$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/237:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Wed 7/296:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop9h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10![United Airlines logo]()
$396
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/17:20 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Wed 7/155:30 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$403
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 7/314:15 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Fri 8/76:45 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$443
Last-minute flights from Columbus to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco. Data last updated June 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco. Data last updated June 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/244:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Mon 6/296:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10![Frontier logo]()
$329
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/17:00 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/86:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$322
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Wed 7/17:00 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 7/159:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop17h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$339
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Fri 7/34:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Mon 7/66:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8![Frontier logo]()
$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 7/107:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Thu 7/169:23 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9![United Airlines logo]()
$349
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Fri 7/104:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/135:38 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop9h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$350
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 7/104:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/167:03 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop19h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$354
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/244:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/299:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$326
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/274:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Thu 7/309:39 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12![Frontier logo]()
$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/285:35 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Tue 8/46:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop12h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10![Southwest logo]()
$316
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/286:07 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop18h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/309:39 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 7/3112:50 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Fri 8/72:00 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$348
One-way flights from Columbus to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Columbus to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 12, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 12, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/41:35 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$121
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/284:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/256:35 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11![Southwest logo]()
$126
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Fri 7/104:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8![Frontier logo]()
$130
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/84:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9![Frontier logo]()
$131
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 6/264:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10![Frontier logo]()
$145
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 9/512:50 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$150
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/244:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9![Frontier logo]()
$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/106:45 pm
CMH
- SFO
3 stops42h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$163
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/235:48 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$165
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 8/285:40 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11![Southwest logo]()
$169
Find flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco
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 June 12, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $307 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $121 (Southwest) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $419 |
Good round-trip deal | $439 or less |
Good one-way deal | $275 or less |
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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 June 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Tue 9/1
9:10 am-2:40 pm
2 stops8h 30m
San Francisco
Fri 9/11
6:00 am-6:55 pm
2 stops9h 55m
$307
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Thu 8/20
7:00 am-9:09 am
Nonstop5h 09m
San Francisco
Fri 9/25
9:30 pm-5:21 am
Nonstop4h 51m
$349
Quickest round-trip
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Fri 7/17
7:00 am-9:06 am
Nonstop5h 06m
San Francisco
Mon 7/27
9:23 pm-5:15 am
Nonstop4h 52m
$349
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Tue 9/1
8:45 am-1:05 pm
1 stop7h 20m
San Francisco
Fri 9/11
9:30 pm-5:21 am
Nonstop4h 51m
$369
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Thu 7/16
7:00 am-9:06 am
Nonstop5h 06m
San Francisco
Mon 7/27
9:23 pm-5:15 am
Nonstop4h 52m
$372
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Fri 7/3
4:15 pm-10:25 pm
2 stops9h 10m
San Francisco
Mon 7/6
11:40 pm-10:15 am
1 stop7h 35m
$384
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Tue 7/14
3:40 pm-11:20 pm
2 stops10h 40m
San Francisco
Tue 7/21
5:30 am-6:40 pm
2 stops10h 10m
$389
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Thu 7/23
7:00 am-9:06 am
Nonstop5h 06m
San Francisco
Wed 7/29
6:00 am-6:15 pm
1 stop9h 15m
$396
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Thu 7/23
1:00 pm-7:55 pm
1 stop9h 55m
San Francisco
Tue 7/28
12:10 pm-12:25 am
2 stops9h 15m
$398
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Wed 7/1
7:20 am-10:30 am
1 stop6h 10m
San Francisco
Wed 7/15
5:30 am-6:40 pm
2 stops10h 10m
$403
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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 June.
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco?
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 56 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco (average of $381). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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 June 12, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco as you normally would.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of 1-stop itineraries from Columbus Airport to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $278.
What’s the fastest layover option from Columbus Airport to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 14m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 01m.
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 June 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Columbus Airport to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$133 | Average$283 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$198 | Average$345 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$229 | Average$422 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$409 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$440 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$322 | Average$393 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |