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$145+ 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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jul 30 — Aug 61
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The best prices from San Francisco to Columbus are usually found in January or August, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 25, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$178
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One-way from

$145
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Columbus?

Travelers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 23% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 24 days in advance to save up to 25% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 24 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from San Francisco to Columbus 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $367, or $367 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Columbus. Flights to Columbus from San Francisco in January are about $445 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $268.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CMH?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Columbus in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 37% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap San Francisco to Columbus flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Columbus specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/246:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Sat 8/318:00 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$166
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/176:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop27h 08mFrontier
Mon 8/1911:57 amCMH - SFO
1 stop15h 02mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$170
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 8/144:52 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 26mFrontier
Mon 8/1911:57 amCMH - SFO
1 stop15h 02mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$178
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/144:52 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 26mFrontier
Mon 8/1911:57 amCMH - SFO
1 stop15h 02mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$179
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/237:43 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop20h 27mFrontier
Sun 8/2512:58 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop21h 14mFrontier
Deal found 7/23$183
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/167:43 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop20h 27mFrontier
Mon 8/1911:57 amCMH - SFO
1 stop15h 02mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$190
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/167:43 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop20h 27mFrontier
Sun 8/1812:58 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop21h 14mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$212
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/247:12 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop13h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/307:25 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$252
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 8/57:27 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop21h 02mFrontier
Mon 8/1911:57 amCMH - SFO
1 stop9h 46mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$268

San Francisco to Columbus 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Columbus in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/246:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Sat 8/318:00 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$166
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/176:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop27h 08mFrontier
Mon 8/1911:57 amCMH - SFO
1 stop15h 02mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$170
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 8/144:52 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 26mFrontier
Mon 8/1911:57 amCMH - SFO
1 stop15h 02mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$178
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/144:52 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 26mFrontier
Mon 8/1911:57 amCMH - SFO
1 stop15h 02mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$179
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 9/136:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Mon 9/168:10 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 08mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$182
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/237:43 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop20h 27mFrontier
Sun 8/2512:58 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop21h 14mFrontier
Deal found 7/23$183
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/167:43 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop20h 27mFrontier
Mon 8/1911:57 amCMH - SFO
1 stop15h 02mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$190
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/267:42 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop22h 04mFrontier
Mon 11/49:46 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop29h 12mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$194
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/167:43 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop20h 27mFrontier
Sun 8/1812:58 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop21h 14mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$212

San Francisco to Columbus flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Columbus for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from San Francisco to Columbus departing last-minute. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 8/412:59 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/195:03 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop10h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$482
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/17:43 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/56:26 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$561
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/17:43 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/36:26 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$614
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 7/3112:51 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Sat 8/36:02 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Deal found 7/25$632
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/111:59 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop14h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/57:09 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops20h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$654
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/212:28 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/41:49 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop24h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$665
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/111:59 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop14h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/53:38 pmCMH - SFO
3 stops23h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$666
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 8/24:47 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/49:59 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop13h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$670
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/212:28 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/49:42 amCMH - SFO
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$687

One-way flights to Columbus from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from San Francisco to Columbus. For those needing a return trip from San Francisco, there is a search form available above.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/712:59 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 43mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$145
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/712:20 amSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 7/25$146
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/77:27 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop22h 15mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$147
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 8/87:43 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 59mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$152
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/312:59 amSFO - CMH
1 stop17h 00mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$154
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 8/37:27 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop22h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$155
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sun 8/47:53 amSFO - CMH
1 stop10h 06mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$156
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/1412:51 amSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 7/24$164
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 7/3110:33 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$168

Find flights from San Francisco to Columbus within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sun 8/25

1 stop25h 57m

Columbus

Sat 8/31

1 stop6h 59m

$178

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 8/14

1 stop16h 26m

Columbus

Mon 8/19

1 stop15h 02m

$179

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 9/13

1 stop9h 30m

Columbus

Mon 9/16

1 stop7h 08m

$182

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sat 8/24

1 stop13h 56m

Columbus

Fri 8/30

1 stop18h 05m

$252

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 8/23

1 stop7h 00m

Columbus

Sat 8/24

1 stop8h 36m

$271

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 8/22

1 stop9h 10m

Columbus

Sat 8/24

1 stop7h 06m

$276

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 8/8

1 stop16h 28m

Columbus

Mon 8/12

1 stop23h 13m

$345

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 8/21

Nonstop4h 39m

Columbus

Wed 8/28

Nonstop5h 03m

$349

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 11/13

1 stop12h 45m

Columbus

Sat 11/16

2 stops16h 15m

$367

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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 July 23, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Columbus, you should look to book at least 23 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.
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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 July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Columbus flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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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Temperature and rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMH

Temperature

30.2 - 75.2 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

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 25, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier, Delta and United Airlines from San Francisco to Columbus. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

WestJet
7.4
Good
2,761 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 2 flights from San Francisco to Columbus per day from 8 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Columbus for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Columbus for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $178, but on average you can expect to pay $252.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Columbus for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Columbus under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Columbus is less than $530.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Columbus for under $500?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Columbus within the next 7 days for less than $500.

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

    Frontier, at $178, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Columbus for 60% 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 $145 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $146 and United Airlines from $175 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 $395, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $194. The most popular route (San Francisco - Columbus), is priced around $221.

  • What does SFO to CMH mean?

    This is defined as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Columbus Airport (CMH). Codes like Columbus Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Dayton Airport (DAY), Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK), Cincinnati Airport (LUK), Parkersburg Wood County Airport (PKB), Lima Allen County Airport (AOH) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Columbus that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Columbus flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Columbus with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Columbus flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Columbus that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Columbus offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Columbus?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Columbus flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Columbus flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Columbus flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Columbus?

    When booking a flight from San Francisco to Columbus, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus (average of $284). Flying from San Francisco to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $347). 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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Discover the top 8 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$143Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$171Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$193Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$277Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$373Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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