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$103+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Columbus

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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMH
Aug 11 — Aug 181
Mon 8/11
Mon 8/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Columbus are usually found in January or February, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Columbus (C01). 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 August 6, 2025.

Round-trip from

$278
(Frontier)

One-way from

$103
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$389
From San Francisco to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 6, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 10/36:29 amSFO - CMH
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Sun 10/58:34 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
Deal found 8/6$278
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/98:35 amSFO - CMH
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Fri 9/126:05 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 8/4$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Tue 9/912:47 amSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/611:00 amCMH - SFO
1 stop12h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/5$283
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Thu 9/187:07 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop21h 32mFrontier
Sun 9/218:34 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop19h 43mFrontier
Deal found 8/5$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 8/231:20 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Fri 8/2912:26 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Deal found 8/6$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/58:25 amSFO - CMH
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/77:40 amCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/5$289
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/83:28 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops17h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/1212:53 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop11h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$291
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/412:15 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Sun 12/76:25 amCMH - SFO
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 8/4$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Wed 12/36:05 amSFO - CMH
2 stops14h 53mDelta
Mon 12/87:05 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 8/4$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Tue 9/1612:47 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/201:53 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop12h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/5$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Mon 8/1812:40 amSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Thu 8/2111:39 amCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Deal found 8/4$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Tue 10/2112:50 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Fri 10/2412:18 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Deal found 8/4$298

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 August 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Columbus that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

6:29 am-7:39 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Columbus

Sun 10/5

8:34 pm-12:16 am

1 stop6h 42m

$278

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

8:35 am-8:30 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Columbus

Fri 9/12

6:05 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$279

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

12:47 am-10:34 am

1 stop6h 47m

Columbus

Thu 11/6

11:00 am-8:37 pm

1 stop12h 37m

$283

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

7:07 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop21h 32m

Columbus

Sun 9/21

8:34 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop19h 43m

$285

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

1:20 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Columbus

Fri 8/29

12:26 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$287

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

8:25 am-4:08 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

Columbus

Sun 9/7

7:40 am-9:44 am

Nonstop5h 04m

$289

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

3:28 pm-11:41 am

2 stops17h 13m

Columbus

Fri 9/12

12:53 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$291

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

12:47 am-1:23 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Columbus

Sat 9/20

1:53 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop12h 22m

$296

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

12:40 am-10:01 am

1 stop6h 21m

Columbus

Thu 8/21

11:39 am-5:32 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$297

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

12:50 am-12:58 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Columbus

Fri 10/24

12:18 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$298

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Columbus. Price data was last updated on August 1, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Columbus, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 August 6, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Columbus at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Columbus. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 August 6, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Francisco to Columbus have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Columbus from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 0 flights from San Francisco to Columbus per day from 6 different airlines.

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

    Frontier, at $278, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Columbus for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Columbus? While on average our users pay $508, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $273. The most popular route (San Francisco - Columbus), is priced around $206.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from San Francisco to Columbus 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Columbus

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 August 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$143Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$151Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$241Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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