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$138+ 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMH
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Columbus are usually found in January or February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$276
(Hawaiian Airlines)

One-way from

$138
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$449
From San Francisco to Columbus
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/156:33 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/3$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Tue 8/196:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 12mDelta
Thu 8/216:15 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Deal found 7/3$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/910:40 pmSFO - CMH
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/107:32 amCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$284
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/118:53 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 26mFrontier
Sun 7/135:25 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop9h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$296
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2611:59 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 59mSun Country Air
Mon 8/187:11 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop25h 15mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/30$305
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 7/2110:45 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Mon 7/286:40 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$314
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/238:20 amSFO - CMH
1 stop17h 53mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/127:00 amCMH - SFO
2 stops13h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/712:45 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/107:38 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$339

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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Columbus that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

7:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Columbus

Mon 9/15

6:33 pm-12:04 am

1 stop8h 31m

$276

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

11:59 pm-10:54 am

1 stop7h 55m

Columbus

Thu 8/21

1:45 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$277

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

10:40 pm-6:23 am

Nonstop4h 43m

Columbus

Sun 8/10

7:32 am-9:33 am

Nonstop5h 01m

$284

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

8:53 pm-9:19 am

1 stop9h 26m

Columbus

Sun 7/13

5:25 pm-12:19 am

1 stop9h 54m

$296

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sat 7/26

11:59 pm-12:58 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Columbus

Mon 8/18

7:11 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$305

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Mon 7/21

10:45 pm-11:35 am

1 stop9h 50m

Columbus

Mon 7/28

6:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 35m

$314

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 7/23

8:20 am-5:13 am

1 stop17h 53m

Columbus

Tue 8/12

7:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$320

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

12:45 am-10:54 am

1 stop7h 09m

Columbus

Sun 8/10

7:38 pm-12:08 am

1 stop7h 30m

$339

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

4:44 pm-5:13 am

1 stop9h 29m

$138

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

12:35 am-10:01 am

1 stop6h 26m

$139

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Columbus, you should look to book at least 57 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from San Francisco to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Columbus at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Columbus. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Columbus flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,545 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

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

    Hawaiian Airlines, at $276, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Columbus for 38% 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 $138 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $139 and Frontier from $148 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 $500, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $299. The most popular route (San Francisco - Columbus), is priced around $264.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from San Francisco to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$143Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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