Columbus

$127+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CMH
Aug 1 — Aug 81
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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 July 2, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/69:25 am
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop26h 02m
Frontier
Wed 8/123:22 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop20h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 6/29$252
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/56:42 am
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 9/98:45 am
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/1$342
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/41:52 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop6h 32m
American Airlines
Wed 12/95:07 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop10h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2$347
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.
Tue 7/283:05 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Tue 8/48:20 am
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/30$351
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/48:30 am
SMF
-
CMH
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Wed 12/97:20 am
CMH
-
SMF
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/2$357
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2011:42 am
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/237:02 am
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop8h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$365
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/511:50 pm
SMF
-
CMH
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Wed 9/91:35 pm
CMH
-
SMF
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/1$374
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/68:05 am
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop11h 25m
Southwest
Wed 8/127:00 am
CMH
-
SMF
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/29$380
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/286:30 am
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Sun 8/3012:30 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop8h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/1$398
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Sat 8/14:20 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Tue 8/111:35 pm
CMH
-
SMF
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/29$402
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/61:24 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop6h 34m
Delta
Sun 11/84:24 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 23m
Delta
Deal found 7/2$403

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 July 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$252
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$127
(Expedia)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$469
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Columbus flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sacramento Intl-Columbus flights.
From Sacramento Intl to Columbus
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/28

3:05 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 25m

Columbus

Tue 8/4

8:20 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$351

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/1

7:10 am-6:45 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Columbus

Sun 9/6

2:00 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$397

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/6

1:24 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Columbus

Sun 11/8

4:24 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$403

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/22

2:35 pm-1:55 am

1 stop8h 20m

Columbus

Tue 12/29

6:20 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 10m

$403

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/18

5:08 pm-5:40 am

1 stop9h 32m

Columbus

Wed 8/19

5:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$412

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/6

2:17 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Columbus

Fri 8/7

7:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop7h 51m

$450
Cheapest one-way

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/5

1:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$174

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/30

6:10 am-6:27 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$174
Quickest one-way

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/29

1:22 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$174

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/8

7:10 am-6:45 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$179

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/29

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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 July.
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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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport (average of $337). Flying from Sacramento to Columbus Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $600). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Columbus Airport?

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 2, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Columbus Airport, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

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 6h 25m. 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 $214, 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 52% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport (average of $337). Flying from Sacramento to Columbus Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $600). 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 July 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$214Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$300Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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