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$135+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CMH
May 28 — Jun 41
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 28, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/236:42 am
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop9h 18m
American Airlines
Sat 5/308:05 am
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/24$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 5/2610:15 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop7h 50m
Delta
Wed 5/272:03 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop9h 47m
Delta
Deal found 4/26$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 5/2610:15 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop7h 50m
Delta
Thu 5/286:25 am
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 01m
Delta
Deal found 4/26$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sat 5/235:05 am
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop6h 23m
United Airlines
Sat 5/304:09 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop9h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/912:57 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop7h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 6/237:50 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/23$363
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 5/2612:15 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop9h 10m
Delta
Fri 5/296:25 am
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 01m
Delta
Deal found 4/26$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/26:38 am
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop8h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 6/35:01 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop8h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 7/112:57 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop7h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 7/85:50 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop8h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/25$383
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 5/2311:45 am
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop6h 30m
Delta
Sun 5/246:25 am
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 01m
Delta
Deal found 4/26$386

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 April 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$325
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$135
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$600
From Sacramento Intl to Columbus
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/23

6:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Columbus

Sat 5/30

5:30 am-12:07 pm

2 stops9h 37m

$413

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/23

10:50 am-10:19 pm

2 stops8h 29m

Columbus

Sun 5/24

5:54 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$417

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/5

10:00 pm-9:02 am

1 stop8h 02m

Columbus

Mon 8/10

1:35 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$447

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/9

10:10 pm-11:45 am

1 stop10h 35m

Columbus

Tue 7/14

12:45 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$447

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/2

6:38 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Columbus

Wed 6/3

2:19 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops11h 37m

$456

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/3

2:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Columbus

Mon 7/6

3:25 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$462

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/28

11:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop7h 05m

Columbus

Fri 6/5

3:25 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$482
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/8

2:10 pm-12:40 am

1 stop7h 30m

Columbus

Tue 8/4

8:20 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$507
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/25

1:05 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$178

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/30

7:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops10h 50m

$183

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Deals found on 4/26

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Columbus

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus (average of $84). Flying from Sacramento to Columbus in July is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Columbus?

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 April 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Sacramento to Columbus by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Columbus?

    Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sacramento to Columbus. 4 airlines have flights from Sacramento Intl to Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl to Columbus should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Columbus?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest fly from Sacramento to Columbus in about 8h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 28m. There are 2052 mi between Sacramento and Columbus. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    American Airlines, at $214, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. Users have found that American Airlines is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $110 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $128 and $143, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Columbus?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus (average of $84). Flying from Sacramento to Columbus in July is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 4 airlines flying from Sacramento to Columbus

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 April 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$214Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$300Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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