Columbus

$98+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMH
Mar 6 — Mar 131
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus

Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 3/611:30 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop7h 01m
American Airlines
Mon 3/95:43 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 2/2311:30 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop8h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 2/254:58 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop9h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$205
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/1011:35 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop10h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 2/215:02 am
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop10h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2410:58 pm
SFO
-
CMH
2 stops21h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2711:17 am
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop13h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1610:58 pm
SFO
-
CMH
2 stops32h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/58:08 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$235
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2310:38 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Thu 3/267:33 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1610:58 pm
SFO
-
CMH
2 stops32h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2010:54 am
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$239
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2910:38 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop13h 03m
Frontier
Mon 5/48:18 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 3/56:15 am
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop10h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/911:39 am
CMH
-
SFO
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/156:15 am
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop10h 09m
Frontier
Thu 3/58:08 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1710:55 pm
SFO
-
CMH
2 stops32h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/58:08 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 2/198:48 am
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop7h 35m
Frontier
Mon 2/238:13 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop28h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$253

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus flight deals. Data was last updated February 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$197
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$98
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$381
From San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

10:40 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 10m

Columbus

Fri 6/19

1:35 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$257

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

2:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Columbus

Fri 6/19

1:35 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$257

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

5:50 am-5:07 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Columbus

Tue 6/16

11:00 am-6:08 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$257

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

2:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Columbus

Mon 6/15

5:45 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 30m

$257

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

2:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Columbus

Tue 6/16

1:35 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$257

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

10:40 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 10m

Columbus

Tue 6/16

11:00 am-6:08 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$257

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

2:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Columbus

Fri 6/19

1:35 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$257

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Tue 5/12

1:42 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Columbus

Tue 5/19

1:57 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$257

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Sat 4/25

1:21 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Columbus

Sat 5/2

5:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$257

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Wed 5/13

10:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop8h 00m

Columbus

Wed 5/20

4:49 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport (average of $138). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 February 4, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 4, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport in 6h 25m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 2104 mi between San Francisco Bay Area and Columbus Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport are Frontier ($90), Delta ($118), and American Airlines ($120).

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport?

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport? While on average our users pay $376, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $166. The most popular route (San Francisco - Columbus), is priced around $229.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport (average of $138). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$159Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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