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$106+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMH
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Sun 4/12
Sun 4/19
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 13, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/67:49 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop17h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 12/115:42 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop9h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/10$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Wed 4/16:00 am
SFO
-
CMH
2 stops34h 18m
Frontier
Mon 4/67:14 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$310
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:00 am
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop10h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/66:09 am
CMH
-
SFO
2 stops11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$311
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/176:00 am
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop10h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/221:45 pm
CMH
-
SFO
2 stops12h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$312
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Wed 4/810:23 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop17h 55m
Frontier
Fri 4/176:35 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop25h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/297:00 am
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop10h 02m
American Airlines
Sat 5/27:00 am
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/2112:10 pm
SFO
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 4/253:34 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 5/16:00 am
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop10h 13m
Frontier
Sun 5/38:18 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop31h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/176:00 am
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop7h 55m
American Airlines
Wed 6/245:30 am
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/812:21 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Mon 4/135:30 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/279:23 pm
SFO
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Sun 5/318:55 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Fri 4/176:00 am
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop10h 33m
Frontier
Sun 4/197:00 pm
CMH
-
SFO
2 stops30h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$320

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 (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 March 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$106
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$389

Good round-trip deal

$316 or less

Good one-way deal

$194 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Columbus flight deals.
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 March 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 5/27

9:23 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop4h 52m

Columbus

Sun 5/31

8:55 pm-1:42 am

1 stop7h 47m

$319

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 6/9

12:45 am-11:02 am

1 stop7h 17m

Columbus

Mon 6/15

8:55 pm-1:42 am

1 stop7h 47m

$339

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 7/10

12:45 am-11:02 am

1 stop7h 17m

Columbus

Tue 7/14

5:01 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$349

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

11:56 pm-9:42 am

1 stop6h 46m

Columbus

Sun 5/10

7:25 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$349

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

7:25 am-7:50 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Columbus

Wed 4/22

6:05 am-7:55 pm

2 stops16h 50m

$385

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

10:30 am-6:24 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

Columbus

Sun 5/31

8:55 pm-1:42 am

1 stop7h 47m

$388
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 5/22

9:23 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop4h 52m

Columbus

Sat 5/30

7:00 am-9:06 am

Nonstop5h 06m

$409

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

2:05 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

Columbus

Wed 4/22

3:34 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$415

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 6/30

5:05 am-4:53 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Columbus

Thu 7/9

7:00 am-9:06 am

Nonstop5h 06m

$419

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

10:32 am-11:02 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Columbus

Sat 5/2

7:10 am-2:05 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$425

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Columbus in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 San Francisco-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-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 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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport

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

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 March 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport is 2 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport (average of $126). Flying from San Francisco to Columbus Airport in December 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.

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 March 13, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Columbus Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 March 13, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Columbus Airport to help guide your decision. 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
4,319 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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
4,319 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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
8,284 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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
9,418 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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
7.1
Good
11,432 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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 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?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus. On average, San Francisco has 1 outbound flight to Columbus per day from 5 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport?

    For as low as $319, United Airlines can have you in Columbus Airport from San Francisco in 4h 52m. San Francisco and Columbus Airport are separated by a distance of 2114 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Columbus Airport, with prices starting at $159. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $191 and $199, respectively. These flights start at 61% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $98. Frontier flights start at $100 while deals on Delta start at $118 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport? While on average our users pay $347, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $166. The most popular route (San Francisco - Columbus), is priced around $276.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport (average of $126). Flying from San Francisco to Columbus Airport in December 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Columbus

Discover the top 5 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 March 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$159Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$302Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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