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$110+ 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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMH
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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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 5, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/111:25 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Wed 6/105:35 pm
CMH
-
SFO
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/3$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/108:10 am
SFO
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 42m
United Airlines
Mon 9/143:35 pm
CMH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Mon 6/19:23 pm
SFO
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 6/1011:03 am
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop9h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$351
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/2610:40 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop10h 50m
Southwest
Thu 6/45:45 pm
CMH
-
SFO
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/2312:10 pm
SFO
-
CMH
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Wed 7/17:50 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1$354
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Wed 5/276:45 pm
SFO
-
CMH
2 stops19h 25m
Frontier
Wed 6/36:43 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Sun 7/129:39 pm
SFO
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Tue 7/216:00 am
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Wed 7/1512:10 pm
SFO
-
CMH
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Sat 7/187:30 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/306:00 am
SFO
-
CMH
2 stops32h 10m
Frontier
Wed 6/36:43 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/285:05 am
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Thu 6/44:15 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop10h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Thu 5/281:25 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop6h 31m
Delta
Fri 6/127:44 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Deal found 5/4$369

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 May 5, 2026.

Round-trip from

$347
(Southwest)

One-way from

$110
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$458
From San Francisco to Columbus
One-way flight from San Francisco to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 May 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Columbus that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 7/22

11:59 pm-11:02 am

1 stop8h 03m

Columbus

Mon 7/27

7:00 am-9:06 am

Nonstop5h 06m

$359

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Mon 7/13

12:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Columbus

Thu 7/16

10:50 am-6:15 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$369
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 7/21

12:45 am-11:02 am

1 stop7h 17m

Columbus

Sat 8/8

7:00 am-9:06 am

Nonstop5h 06m

$382

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

1:15 pm-1:25 am

1 stop9h 10m

Columbus

Tue 6/30

5:35 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$394

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 6/19

2:35 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 00m

Columbus

Mon 6/22

6:35 am-6:40 pm

2 stops15h 05m

$420

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 6/12

12:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Columbus

Sun 6/14

3:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$423

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 5/14

12:15 am-9:54 am

1 stop6h 39m

Columbus

Thu 5/21

7:30 am-12:19 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$429

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 6/5

12:00 pm-12:35 am

2 stops9h 35m

Columbus

Tue 6/16

5:35 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$433

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

11:10 am-11:45 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Columbus

Sun 5/31

5:30 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$436

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

9:23 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop4h 52m

Columbus

Wed 6/3

6:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop8h 09m

$468

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Columbus, you should look to book at least 1 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus (average of $118). Flying from San Francisco to Columbus in September is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 5, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Columbus in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco 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 May 5, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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 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 11.0 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 0 flights from San Francisco to Columbus per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Columbus?

    Departing from San Francisco to Columbus will take you 8h 03m. San Francisco and Columbus are separated by a distance of 2114 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Frontier, at $143, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Columbus for 66% 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 $94 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $100 and Delta from $118 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 $914, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $298. The most popular route (San Francisco - Columbus), is priced around $290.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus (average of $118). Flying from San Francisco to Columbus in September is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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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Alternative routes for San Francisco to Columbus

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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 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$143Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$298Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$302Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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