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$106+ 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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMH
May 28 — Jun 41
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Cheap 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 May 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$228
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$106
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$462
From San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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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 May 23, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/265:30 amOAK - CMH
1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/304:47 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop9h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/21$228
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/114:28 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop20h 24mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/164:47 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop20h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/22$249
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/288:45 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 40mFrontier
Sun 6/15:21 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop27h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/21$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 6/205:50 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Fri 9/1212:00 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop9h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/22$277
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/246:17 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop22h 50mSun Country Air
Sun 7/271:52 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop21h 13mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/22$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 7/510:40 pmSFO - CMH
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/127:35 amCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/22$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 7/11:40 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Wed 7/24:30 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 5/21$295
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/511:59 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/1210:04 amCMH - SFO
1 stop27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 6/186:15 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/245:59 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/22$309
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/45:30 amOAK - CMH
1 stop7h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/217:59 pmCMH - OAK
2 stops30h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 7/110:45 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Wed 7/24:55 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 5/21$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 7/16:00 amOAK - CMH
2 stops13h 07mDelta
Wed 7/28:05 amCMH - OAK
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/21$348

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 May 23, 2025.
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

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Thu 6/26

5:30 am-3:52 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Columbus

Mon 6/30

4:47 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$228

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Wed 6/11

4:28 pm-3:52 pm

1 stop20h 24m

Columbus

Mon 6/16

4:47 pm-10:06 am

1 stop20h 19m

$249

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

10:43 am-5:37 pm

1 stop27h 54m

Columbus

Sun 9/7

6:32 pm-12:14 am

1 stop8h 42m

$276

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 6/20

5:50 am-5:20 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Columbus

Fri 9/12

12:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$277

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 7/24

6:17 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Columbus

Sun 7/27

1:52 pm-8:05 am

1 stop21h 13m

$285

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sat 7/5

10:40 pm-6:23 am

Nonstop4h 43m

Columbus

Sat 7/12

7:35 am-9:36 am

Nonstop5h 01m

$289

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Tue 7/1

1:40 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Columbus

Wed 7/2

4:30 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$295

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sat 7/5

11:59 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop15h 42m

Columbus

Sat 7/12

10:04 am-10:25 am

1 stop27h 21m

$301

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 6/18

6:15 am-5:01 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Columbus

Tue 6/24

5:59 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$309

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Fri 7/4

5:30 am-3:52 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Columbus

Mon 7/21

7:59 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops30h 39m

$314

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 May 23, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 May 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Spirit Airlines ($106), Frontier ($134), and Alaska Airlines ($138).

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    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport? While on average our users pay $419, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $273. The most popular route (San Francisco - Columbus), is priced around $267.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$149Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$250Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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