$84+ 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMH
Mar 10 — Mar 171
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to ColumbusExplore 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 February 8, 2026.
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 February 8, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:15 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 13m
Frontier
Tue 3/101:07 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 2/4![Frontier logo]()
$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:15 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Tue 3/101:07 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops34h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 2/4![Frontier logo]()
$199
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/266:15 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Sun 3/18:09 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop14h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 2/6![Frontier logo]()
$200
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:15 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Mon 3/211:19 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop13h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 2/6![Frontier logo]()
$205
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:15 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Mon 2/238:13 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop28h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7![Frontier logo]()
$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:15 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Sun 3/82:51 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop31h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5![Frontier logo]()
$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/38:25 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops25h 05m
Frontier
Tue 3/101:07 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 2/4![Frontier logo]()
$231
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2210:46 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop8h 48m
Frontier
Mon 2/238:13 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop28h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5![Frontier logo]()
$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:15 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Thu 3/122:51 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop31h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 2/4![Frontier logo]()
$236
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1810:38 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop13h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/217:30 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop16h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$240
Best flights from San Francisco to ColumbusDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 8, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 8, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/181:50 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop6h 54m
United Airlines
Tue 4/217:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7![United Airlines logo]()
$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3011:25 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Wed 4/17:05 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/6![Southwest logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Fri 3/69:30 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop9h 54m
Delta
Wed 3/116:15 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 30m
Delta
Deal found 2/4![Delta logo]()
$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/812:10 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 54m
United Airlines
Mon 4/135:59 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop9h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7![United Airlines logo]()
$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Thu 4/22:50 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop6h 09m
Delta
Sun 4/56:35 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/6![Delta logo]()
$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/175:40 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Fri 3/207:10 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 2/5![Southwest logo]()
$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Wed 3/411:20 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Mon 3/96:00 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8![United Airlines logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 3/310:00 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop9h 06m
Delta
Tue 3/107:07 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 59m
Delta
Deal found 2/4![Delta logo]()
$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/611:56 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Sat 5/92:19 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6![United Airlines logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Fri 3/65:45 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop8h 28m
Delta
Tue 3/108:10 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop9h 32m
Delta
Deal found 2/4![Delta logo]()
$309
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to ColumbusDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus. Data last updated February 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus. Data last updated February 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:15 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Mon 3/211:19 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop13h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 2/6![Frontier logo]()
$205
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:15 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Mon 2/238:13 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop28h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7![Frontier logo]()
$221
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2210:46 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop8h 48m
Frontier
Mon 2/238:13 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop28h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5![Frontier logo]()
$235
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/266:15 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Sun 3/18:09 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop14h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 2/6![Frontier logo]()
$200
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:15 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 13m
Frontier
Tue 3/101:07 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 2/4![Frontier logo]()
$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/38:25 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops25h 05m
Frontier
Tue 3/101:07 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 2/4![Frontier logo]()
$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:15 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Tue 3/101:07 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops34h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 2/4![Frontier logo]()
$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:15 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Sun 3/82:51 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop31h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5![Frontier logo]()
$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:15 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Thu 3/122:51 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop31h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 2/4![Frontier logo]()
$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/710:38 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop11h 18m
Frontier
Thu 3/122:51 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop31h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7![Frontier logo]()
$242
One-way flights from San Francisco to ColumbusSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 8, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 8, 2026.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:48 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5![Frontier logo]()
$84
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/126:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop9h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5![Frontier logo]()
$103
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/710:38 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop11h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5![Frontier logo]()
$105
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/16:15 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7![Frontier logo]()
$106
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:15 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5![Frontier logo]()
$108
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/910:38 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7![Frontier logo]()
$109
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1610:38 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 2/6![Frontier logo]()
$112
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:30 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop8h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/4![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/1410:38 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop12h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8![Frontier logo]()
$120
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2111:13 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop28h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/5![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$124
Find 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 February 8, 2026.
Round-trip from | $184 (Frontier) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $84 (Priceline) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $381 |
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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 February 8, 2026.
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San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Sat 4/18
1:50 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop6h 54m
Columbus
Tue 4/21
7:00 am-9:07 am
Nonstop5h 07m
$299
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Wed 4/8
12:10 pm-8:04 pm
Nonstop4h 54m
Columbus
Mon 4/13
5:59 pm-12:19 am
1 stop9h 20m
$299
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Mon 3/30
11:25 pm-9:55 am
1 stop7h 30m
Columbus
Wed 4/1
7:05 pm-12:15 am
1 stop8h 10m
$309
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Fri 3/6
9:30 pm-10:24 am
1 stop9h 54m
Columbus
Wed 3/11
6:15 am-10:45 am
1 stop7h 30m
$309
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Thu 4/2
2:50 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop6h 09m
Columbus
Sun 4/5
6:35 am-11:25 am
1 stop7h 50m
$309
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Tue 3/17
5:40 am-2:55 pm
1 stop6h 15m
Columbus
Fri 3/20
7:10 am-10:55 am
1 stop6h 45m
$309
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Wed 3/4
11:20 pm-9:38 am
1 stop7h 18m
Columbus
Mon 3/9
6:00 pm-10:56 pm
1 stop7h 56m
$309
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Tue 3/3
10:00 pm-10:06 am
1 stop9h 06m
Columbus
Tue 3/10
7:07 am-1:06 pm
1 stop8h 59m
$309
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Wed 5/6
11:56 pm-10:00 am
1 stop7h 04m
Columbus
Sat 5/9
2:19 pm-6:38 pm
1 stop7h 19m
$309
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Fri 3/6
5:45 am-5:13 pm
1 stop8h 28m
Columbus
Tue 3/10
8:10 am-2:42 pm
1 stop9h 32m
$309
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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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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 January 30, 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Columbus, you should look to book at least 2 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus (average of $138). Flying from San Francisco to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 February 8, 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Columbus in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
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 February 8, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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.
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$159 | Average$262 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$191 | Average$386 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$204 | Average$465 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$299 | Average$516 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$302 | Average$414 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |