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$181+ 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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CMH
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Columbus are usually found in August or May, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Sunday

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 December 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/252:13 pmSMF - CMH
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/18:17 amCMH - SMF
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/2410:50 pmSMF - CMH
1 stop10h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/45:45 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$398
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/2411:55 amSMF - CMH
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Sun 1/45:10 amCMH - SMF
2 stops11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$497
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/285:05 amSMF - CMH
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Thu 1/15:40 amCMH - SMF
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$512
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/266:00 amSMF - CMH
1 stop11h 45mSouthwest
Thu 1/15:15 amCMH - SMF
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$517
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/256:55 amSMF - CMH
2 stops7h 55mSouthwest
Thu 1/17:00 amCMH - SMF
2 stops12h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$555
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/305:00 amSMF - CMH
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/45:45 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$557
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:05 amSMF - CMH
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Sun 1/45:10 amCMH - SMF
2 stops11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$562

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 December 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$284
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$181
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$416
From Sacramento Intl to Columbus
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SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/13

11:55 am-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Columbus

Tue 1/20

6:05 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 30m

$284

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Columbus

Wed 2/25

5:11 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$284

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/18

6:25 pm-9:39 am

2 stops12h 14m

Columbus

Wed 2/25

11:00 am-5:28 pm

2 stops9h 28m

$294

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/14

5:00 am-2:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Columbus

Thu 2/19

2:25 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$311

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/7

11:10 am-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 34m

Columbus

Sat 1/10

2:18 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$312

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/14

6:00 am-5:13 pm

2 stops8h 13m

Columbus

Thu 2/19

8:00 am-4:58 pm

2 stops11h 58m

$334

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/31

7:56 pm-9:55 am

2 stops10h 59m

Columbus

Tue 4/7

5:00 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$335

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/22

9:00 am-6:27 pm

1 stop30h 27m

Columbus

Thu 1/29

8:00 am-8:03 pm

1 stop15h 03m

$342

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/9

1:05 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$181

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

2:13 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$181

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Columbus. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sacramento to Columbus may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 20 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 Sacramento to Columbus?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus (average of $135). Flying from Sacramento to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $300). 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 SMF to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 December 15, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 38% on flights from Sacramento to Columbus by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 December 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,052 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,185 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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. 5 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 Southwest, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Sacramento to Columbus in about 7h 01m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 13m. 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?

    Spirit Airlines, at $125, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 70% 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 Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $143 and $148, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus (average of $135). Flying from Sacramento to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $300). 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Columbus

Discover the top 5 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$300Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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