$185+ 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMH
Sep 5 — Sep 121
Round-trip
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 August 6, 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 August 6, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Sat 9/510:35 pm -
1 stop15h 50m
Tue 9/86:10 pm -
1 stop28h 58m
Deal found 8/5![Frontier logo]()
$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Sat 9/1910:05 pm -
1 stop17h 50m
Tue 9/227:50 pm -
2 stops17h 57m
Deal found 8/4![Frontier logo]()
$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/179:00 am -
2 stops32h 31m
Tue 9/227:50 pm -
1 stop27h 18m
Deal found 8/3![Frontier logo]()
$354
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/97:04 pm -
1 stop16h 23m
Fri 8/218:27 pm -
1 stop25h 18m
Deal found 8/5![Frontier logo]()
$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Tue 9/153:15 pm -
2 stops26h 16m
Sun 9/207:50 pm -
1 stop26h 58m
Deal found 8/2![Frontier logo]()
$356
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3110:35 pm -
1 stop15h 50m
Mon 9/78:27 pm -
2 stops40h 55m
Deal found 8/3![Frontier logo]()
$357
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/16:21 pm -
1 stop7h 47m
Sat 9/55:35 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 8/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/278:20 am -
Nonstop4h 42m
Wed 9/97:00 am -
Nonstop5h 09m
Deal found 8/4![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1112:38 pm -
1 stop22h 49m
Fri 8/143:22 pm -
1 stop11h 56m
Deal found 8/4![Frontier logo]()
$360
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/134:47 pm -
1 stop18h 40m
Fri 8/218:27 pm -
1 stop6h 51m
Deal found 8/6![Frontier logo]()
$361
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/87:17 pm -
1 stop17h 15m
Mon 10/124:27 pm -
1 stop10h 48m
Deal found 8/4![Frontier logo]()
$362
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 August 6, 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 August 6, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/210:15 am -
Nonstop4h 46m
Wed 9/97:00 am -
Nonstop5h 09m
Deal found 8/5![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 10/239:30 pm -
1 stop9h 29m
Sun 10/256:17 pm -
1 stop10h 08m
Deal found 8/4![Delta logo]()
$379
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/237:11 pm -
1 stop22h 39m
Tue 10/278:34 am -
2 stops12h 10m
Deal found 8/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$380
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/25:40 am -
2 stops10h 05m
Wed 9/97:15 am -
2 stops9h 50m
Deal found 8/5![Southwest logo]()
$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/227:00 am -
1 stop7h 59m
Sun 10/257:00 am -
Nonstop5h 25m
Deal found 8/4![United Airlines logo]()
$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1610:30 pm -
1 stop8h 29m
Tue 10/204:24 pm -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 8/3![Delta logo]()
$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/271:15 pm -
1 stop7h 29m
Mon 8/313:41 pm -
Nonstop5h 09m
Deal found 8/1![United Airlines logo]()
$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Fri 10/238:40 am -
2 stops9h 10m
Tue 10/271:25 pm -
2 stops8h 45m
Deal found 8/6![Southwest logo]()
$413
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Mon 10/2611:30 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Sun 11/15:19 pm -
1 stop7h 34m
Deal found 8/4![Delta logo]()
$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2310:35 pm -
1 stop7h 55m
Sun 10/257:00 am -
Nonstop5h 25m
Deal found 8/4![United Airlines logo]()
$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1512:20 pm -
1 stop9h 40m
Sun 10/186:05 am -
1 stop10h 30m
Deal found 8/2![Southwest logo]()
$453
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1610:00 pm -
1 stop7h 57m
Thu 8/277:00 am -
1 stop8h 14m
Deal found 8/1![Delta logo]()
$439
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to ColumbusDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus. Data last updated August 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus. Data last updated August 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/97:04 pm -
1 stop16h 23m
Fri 8/218:27 pm -
1 stop25h 18m
Deal found 8/5![Frontier logo]()
$355
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1112:38 pm -
1 stop22h 49m
Fri 8/143:22 pm -
1 stop11h 56m
Deal found 8/4![Frontier logo]()
$360
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/134:47 pm -
1 stop18h 40m
Fri 8/218:27 pm -
1 stop6h 51m
Deal found 8/6![Frontier logo]()
$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/278:20 am -
Nonstop4h 42m
Wed 9/97:00 am -
Nonstop5h 09m
Deal found 8/4![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3110:35 pm -
1 stop15h 50m
Mon 9/78:27 pm -
2 stops40h 55m
Deal found 8/3![Frontier logo]()
$357
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/16:21 pm -
1 stop7h 47m
Sat 9/55:35 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 8/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$358
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Sat 9/510:35 pm -
1 stop15h 50m
Tue 9/86:10 pm -
1 stop28h 58m
Deal found 8/5![Frontier logo]()
$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Tue 9/153:15 pm -
2 stops26h 16m
Sun 9/207:50 pm -
1 stop26h 58m
Deal found 8/2![Frontier logo]()
$356
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/179:00 am -
2 stops32h 31m
Tue 9/227:50 pm -
1 stop27h 18m
Deal found 8/3![Frontier logo]()
$354
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Sat 9/1910:05 pm -
1 stop17h 50m
Tue 9/227:50 pm -
2 stops17h 57m
Deal found 8/4![Frontier logo]()
$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Sat 9/1910:05 pm -
1 stop17h 50m
Thu 9/247:50 pm -
2 stops24h 27m
Deal found 8/4![Frontier logo]()
$362
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 August 6, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 6, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Fri 8/2812:18 pm -
2 stops26h 58m
Deal found 8/6![Breeze Airways logo]()
$185
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/136:00 am -
1 stop29h 27m
Deal found 8/4![Frontier logo]()
$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Mon 9/710:35 pm -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 8/5![Frontier logo]()
$187
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sat 9/56:00 am -
1 stop9h 23m
Deal found 8/6![Delta logo]()
$189
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Fri 9/1811:40 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 8/4![Southwest logo]()
$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Fri 9/1811:58 pm -
2 stops39h 57m
Deal found 8/6![Frontier logo]()
$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Fri 9/1811:58 pm -
2 stops15h 29m
Deal found 8/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$194
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/157:40 am -
2 stops9h 55m
Deal found 8/5![Southwest logo]()
$195
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/179:42 am -
1 stop26h 53m
Deal found 8/6![Frontier logo]()
$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sun 8/306:00 am -
2 stops26h 17m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Sun 9/1311:58 pm -
2 stops39h 57m
Deal found 8/5![Frontier logo]()
$201
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 August 6, 2026.
Round-trip from | $351 (Kiwi.com) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $185 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $430 |
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 August 6, 2026.
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San FranciscoColumbus
SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Wed 9/2
10:15 am-6:01 pm
Nonstop4h 46m
Columbus
Wed 9/9
7:00 am-9:09 am
Nonstop5h 09m
$359
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Thu 10/22
7:00 am-5:59 pm
1 stop7h 59m
Columbus
Sun 10/25
7:00 am-9:25 am
Nonstop5h 25m
$369
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Thu 8/27
1:15 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop7h 29m
Columbus
Mon 8/31
3:41 pm-5:50 pm
Nonstop5h 09m
$369
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Fri 10/23
10:35 pm-9:30 am
1 stop7h 55m
Columbus
Sun 10/25
7:00 am-9:25 am
Nonstop5h 25m
$369
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Fri 10/23
9:30 pm-9:59 am
1 stop9h 29m
Columbus
Sun 10/25
6:17 pm-1:25 am
1 stop10h 08m
$379
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Fri 10/16
10:30 pm-9:59 am
1 stop8h 29m
Columbus
Tue 10/20
4:24 pm-8:39 pm
1 stop7h 15m
$379
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Mon 10/26
11:30 pm-10:10 am
1 stop7h 40m
Columbus
Sun 11/1
5:19 pm-9:53 pm
1 stop7h 34m
$379
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Fri 10/23
7:11 pm-8:50 pm
1 stop22h 39m
Columbus
Tue 10/27
8:34 am-5:44 pm
2 stops12h 10m
$380
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Wed 9/2
5:40 am-6:45 pm
2 stops10h 05m
Columbus
Wed 9/9
7:15 am-2:05 pm
2 stops9h 50m
$389
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Fri 10/23
8:40 am-8:50 pm
2 stops9h 10m
Columbus
Tue 10/27
1:25 pm-7:10 pm
2 stops8h 45m
$413
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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Columbus
SFO-C01
SFO-CMH
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus (average of $368). Flying from San Francisco to Columbus in June is currently the most expensive (average of $522). 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 August 6, 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Columbus in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Columbus?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Columbus flights typically cost between $348 and $523 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $351 on Frontier (Sep 5-Sep 8).
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.
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 August 6, 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
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$159 | Average$276 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$191 | Average$504 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$250 | Average$503 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$298 | Average$386 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$306 | Average$506 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$454 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |