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$102+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Columbus (CMH)

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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CMH
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 13, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/3012:04 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop28h 19m
Frontier
Sun 5/38:18 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop17h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$232
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 3/3110:17 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop9h 53m
American Airlines
Tue 4/76:00 am
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 5/106:18 pm
SMF
-
CMH
2 stops22h 05m
Frontier
Sun 5/178:18 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop17h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/3111:07 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
Tue 4/710:55 am
CMH
-
SMF
2 stops11h 14m
Delta
Deal found 2/12$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/128:27 am
SMF
-
CMH
2 stops30h 52m
Frontier
Thu 4/168:18 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop17h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 5/57:46 pm
SMF
-
CMH
2 stops11h 05m
Delta
Sun 5/105:54 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop6h 59m
Delta
Deal found 2/12$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/95:15 am
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop7h 38m
United Airlines
Mon 3/164:15 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop9h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$340

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Columbus (CMH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$232
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$102
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$353
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/31

10:17 pm-11:10 am

1 stop9h 53m

Columbus

Tue 4/7

5:05 am-12:13 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$297

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/31

11:07 pm-9:50 am

1 stop7h 43m

Columbus

Tue 4/7

10:55 am-7:09 pm

2 stops11h 14m

$300

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/5

7:46 pm-9:51 am

2 stops11h 05m

Columbus

Sun 5/10

5:54 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$338

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/9

11:50 pm-10:45 am

1 stop7h 55m

Columbus

Sat 3/21

5:34 am-10:41 am

1 stop8h 07m

$340

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/13

11:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop7h 05m

Columbus

Mon 5/18

8:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 05m

$346

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/9

8:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops12h 06m

Columbus

Mon 3/16

6:06 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$355

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/3

7:08 am-4:51 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Columbus

Wed 3/4

2:53 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$357

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/10

12:04 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop28h 19m

$102

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/19

12:04 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops23h 37m

$133

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/30

7:39 pm-10:14 am

2 stops11h 35m

$147

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Deals found on 2/12

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Columbus

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Columbus in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Columbus. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

Booking 39 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Columbus Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport (average of $164). Flying from Sacramento to Columbus Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated February 13, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Columbus Airport, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,186 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,283 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,275 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Columbus?

    Most people fly from Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus. On average, Sacramento Intl has 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day from 4 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport?

    Departing from Sacramento to Columbus Airport will take you 7h 43m. The distance from Sacramento to Columbus Airport is about 2052 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $286, American Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Columbus Airport and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $296 and $300, respectively. American Airlines is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Columbus Airport one-way?

    $110 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $128 and $143, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport (average of $164). Flying from Sacramento to Columbus Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Sacramento to Columbus

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$300Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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