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$99+ 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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMH
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
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 57 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 May 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$267
(Delta)

One-way from

$99
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$462
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 May 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/612:40 amSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Mon 6/95:08 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop10h 46mDelta
Deal found 5/11$267
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 9/56:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 37mFrontier
Mon 9/86:32 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 42mFrontier
Deal found 5/10$270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2412:21 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/315:25 amCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$297
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2211:59 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop14h 06mSun Country Air
Fri 6/276:11 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop20h 09mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/11$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Tue 6/1010:50 pmSFO - CMH
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/167:15 amCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/10$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/31:20 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Tue 10/73:45 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 5/12$326
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:35 amSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/276:33 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$334
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/314:44 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 27mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/67:00 amCMH - SFO
2 stops12h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/11$375

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 May 12, 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

12:40 am-9:58 am

1 stop6h 18m

Columbus

Mon 6/9

5:08 pm-12:54 am

1 stop10h 46m

$267

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

6:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Columbus

Mon 9/8

6:32 pm-12:14 am

1 stop8h 42m

$270

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

12:21 am-11:03 am

1 stop7h 42m

Columbus

Sat 5/31

5:25 am-10:36 am

1 stop8h 11m

$297

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

11:59 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop14h 06m

Columbus

Fri 6/27

6:11 pm-11:20 am

1 stop20h 09m

$305

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

10:50 pm-6:33 am

Nonstop4h 43m

Columbus

Mon 6/16

7:15 am-9:16 am

Nonstop5h 01m

$319

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

1:20 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Columbus

Tue 10/7

3:45 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$326

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

6:35 am-4:24 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Columbus

Tue 5/27

6:33 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$334

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 7/31

4:44 pm-5:11 am

1 stop9h 27m

Columbus

Wed 8/6

7:00 am-4:08 pm

2 stops12h 08m

$375

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

8:45 pm-8:25 am

1 stop8h 40m

$99

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

4:47 pm-5:13 am

1 stop9h 26m

$128

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 May 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Columbus, you should look to book at least 57 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 May 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Columbus at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 30% 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.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

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 May 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from San Francisco to Columbus. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
161 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

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
161 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
161 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

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
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
161 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

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
4,290 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
161 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

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
7,950 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
161 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
161 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

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 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?

    Delta, at $267, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Columbus for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $99 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $128 and Delta from $129 one-way.

  • 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 $409, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $273. The most popular route (San Francisco - Columbus), is priced around $249.

  • 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$149Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$249Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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