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

For as low as $249, Frontier can have you in Columbus Airport from San Francisco in 8h 16m. 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 $204, respectively. These flights start at 63% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $100. Delta flights start at $118 while deals on American Airlines start at $120 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus Airport ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus Airport when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus Airport, 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).

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 $647, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $289. The most popular route (San Francisco - Columbus), is priced around $266.

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

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

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day from 5 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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.

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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 December 12, 2025.

Wed 12/241:35 pmSFO - CMH

1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/27:45 pmCMH - SFO

1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$377

Sun 12/1411:33 pmSFO - CMH

1 stop9h 08mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/176:43 pmCMH - SFO

1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$416

Tue 12/166:10 amSFO - CMH

1 stop6h 55mSouthwest

Tue 12/238:35 pmCMH - SFO

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$454

Wed 12/249:25 pmSFO - CMH

1 stop11h 45mSouthwest

Thu 12/256:30 pmCMH - SFO

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$464

Thu 12/256:10 amSFO - CMH

1 stop6h 50mSouthwest

Fri 1/28:35 pmCMH - SFO

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$473

Wed 12/315:50 amSFO - CMH

1 stop6h 10mSouthwest

Sun 1/48:35 pmCMH - SFO

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9

$477

Tue 12/97:25 pmSFO - CMH

1 stop19h 22mAlaska Airlines

Tue 12/166:43 pmCMH - SFO

1 stop19h 17mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$489

Wed 12/249:25 pmSFO - CMH

1 stop11h 45mSouthwest

Sat 1/35:20 amCMH - SFO

1 stop7h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9

$513

Thu 12/181:35 pmSFO - CMH

1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/17:45 pmCMH - SFO

1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$514

Wed 12/1711:15 amSFO - CMH

1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/205:45 pmCMH - SFO

1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$519

Best flights from San Francisco to Columbus
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Fri 1/166:15 amSFO - CMH

1 stop8h 16mFrontier

Mon 1/196:26 pmCMH - SFO

2 stops41h 23mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$249

Wed 1/219:00 amSFO - CMH

1 stop30h 27mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/288:00 amCMH - SFO

1 stop9h 00mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$269

Sat 1/176:30 pmSFO - CMH

2 stops12h 18mDelta

Tue 2/310:48 amCMH - SFO

2 stops10h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$274

Sat 1/2410:30 amSFO - CMH

2 stops9h 29mDelta

Sat 1/316:25 amCMH - SFO

2 stops10h 18mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$274

Thu 2/57:00 amSFO - CMH

1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines

Mon 2/98:00 amCMH - SFO

1 stop9h 00mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$289

Wed 1/217:00 pmSFO - CMH

2 stops11h 36mDelta

Wed 1/2810:48 amCMH - SFO

2 stops10h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$274

Thu 1/87:00 amSFO - CMH

1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/128:00 amCMH - SFO

1 stop10h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$289

Sun 3/1510:50 pmSFO - CMH

1 stop8h 05mDelta

Sat 3/2111:10 amCMH - SFO

1 stop8h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$309

Thu 4/22:51 pmSFO - CMH

1 stop6h 08mDelta

Sun 4/56:35 amCMH - SFO

1 stop10h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$309

Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Columbus
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 1/410:45 pmSFO - CMH

1 stop8h 03mDelta

Sat 1/1010:28 amCMH - SFO

2 stops10h 21mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$316

Thu 1/87:00 amSFO - CMH

1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/128:00 amCMH - SFO

1 stop10h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$289

Fri 1/166:15 amSFO - CMH

1 stop8h 16mFrontier

Mon 1/196:26 pmCMH - SFO

2 stops41h 23mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$249

Fri 1/1611:20 pmSFO - CMH

1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/198:05 pmCMH - SFO

1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$309

Sat 1/1711:20 pmSFO - CMH

1 stop8h 38mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/36:06 amCMH - SFO

2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$276

Wed 1/219:00 amSFO - CMH

1 stop30h 27mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/288:00 amCMH - SFO

1 stop9h 00mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$269

Wed 1/2110:30 amSFO - CMH

2 stops10h 33mDelta

Fri 1/2310:48 amCMH - SFO

2 stops11h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$274

Wed 1/217:00 pmSFO - CMH

2 stops11h 36mDelta

Wed 1/287:30 amCMH - SFO

1 stop7h 53mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$291

Wed 1/214:46 pmSFO - CMH

1 stop22h 41mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/238:00 amCMH - SFO

1 stop18h 03mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$295

Wed 1/219:50 amSFO - CMH

1 stop8h 30mSouthwest

Fri 1/236:05 amCMH - SFO

2 stops11h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$314

One-way flights from San Francisco to Columbus
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Mon 1/196:25 amSFO - CMH

1 stop8h 06mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$49

Tue 1/64:48 pmSFO - CMH

2 stops28h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$108

Mon 1/199:11 pmSFO - CMH

3 stops23h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$127

Tue 1/202:08 pmSFO - CMH

3 stops40h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$130

Tue 1/207:00 pmSFO - CMH

2 stops11h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$137

Fri 1/98:58 amSFO - CMH

2 stops46h 49mFrontier

Deal found 12/8

$138

Tue 1/202:30 pmSFO - CMH

1 stop24h 57mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$140

Tue 1/65:42 pmSFO - CMH

1 stop21h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$150

Fri 1/95:30 amSFO - CMH

1 stop6h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/8

$155

Sat 2/147:15 pmSFO - CMH

2 stops12h 17mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$158

Fri 1/910:08 pmSFO - CMH

3 stops32h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$161

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$183 (Expedia)
One-way from	$49 (Frontier)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$632
Good round-trip deal	$458 or less

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Depart

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San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 1/16

6:15 am-5:31 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Columbus

Mon 1/19

6:26 pm-8:49 am

2 stops41h 23m

$249

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

9:00 am-6:27 pm

1 stop30h 27m

Columbus

Wed 1/28

8:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$269

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

6:30 pm-9:48 am

2 stops12h 18m

Columbus

Tue 2/3

10:48 am-5:49 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$274

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

10:30 am-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 29m

Columbus

Sat 1/31

6:25 am-1:43 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$274

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

7:00 pm-9:36 am

2 stops11h 36m

Columbus

Wed 1/28

10:48 am-5:49 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$274

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-6:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Columbus

Mon 2/9

8:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$289

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

7:00 am-6:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Columbus

Mon 1/12

8:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$289

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

10:50 pm-9:55 am

1 stop8h 05m

Columbus

Sat 3/21

11:10 am-5:07 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$309

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

2:51 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Columbus

Sun 4/5

6:35 am-1:35 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$309

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

6:25 am-5:31 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$49

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Columbus

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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDeal	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price 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 San Francisco-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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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?

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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport (average of $164). 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?

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

8,008 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

9,095 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

11,050 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

5.8

Fair

3,084 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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.

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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 0 outbound flights 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 $249, Frontier can have you in Columbus Airport from San Francisco in 8h 16m. 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 $204, respectively. These flights start at 63% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $100. Delta flights start at $118 while deals on American Airlines start at $120 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 $647, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $289. The most popular route (San Francisco - Columbus), is priced around $266.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport (average of $164). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$159	Average$261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$205	Average$432	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$236	Average$329	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$301	Average$492	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$302	Average$420	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$49+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Columbus (CMH)

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

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

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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 December 12, 2025.