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$49+ 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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMH
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/3112:11 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Wed 1/217:00 amCMH - SFO
2 stops9h 43mDelta
Deal found 12/14$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/282:05 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Fri 1/238:00 amCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/14$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/316:00 amSFO - CMH
2 stops15h 13mDelta
Fri 1/234:33 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/14$376
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/282:05 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Mon 1/194:33 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop9h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/14$413
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/316:00 amSFO - CMH
2 stops15h 13mDelta
Mon 1/194:33 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop9h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/14$440
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/306:24 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Mon 1/196:26 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops41h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$448
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/285:15 amSFO - CMH
1 stop10h 50mSouthwest
Mon 1/55:35 amCMH - SFO
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$452
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/306:24 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Fri 1/2312:03 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops38h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$453
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/3010:35 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops16h 13mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/228:00 amCMH - SFO
1 stop10h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/14$459
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/305:50 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Tue 1/2010:48 amCMH - SFO
2 stops10h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/14$461
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/306:24 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Sat 1/249:25 amCMH - SFO
2 stops17h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$497
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/2810:30 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/18:17 amCMH - SJC
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$561

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 December 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$175
(Priceline)

One-way from

$49
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$598
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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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Price

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

$269

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-6:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Columbus

Thu 1/29

8:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$269

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

6:15 am-7:28 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Columbus

Sun 3/8

2:51 pm-3:26 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$276

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

10:30 am-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 29m

Columbus

Sat 1/31

8:15 am-5:49 pm

2 stops12h 34m

$294

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

10:30 am-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 29m

Columbus

Sun 2/1

6:25 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 35m

$301

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

10:30 am-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 29m

Columbus

Sun 2/1

7:04 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$301

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

10:30 am-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 29m

Columbus

Mon 2/2

4:33 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$301

Santa RosaColumbus

STS - CMH

STSCMH

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Thu 1/22

9:33 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop17h 54m

Columbus

Thu 1/29

8:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop18h 59m

$302

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

2:51 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Columbus

Sat 3/21

1:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$309

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

12:40 am-9:52 am

1 stop6h 12m

Columbus

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$309

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from San Francisco Bay Area with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport (average of $113). 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 December 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 15, 2025.
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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,052 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,080 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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 8h 27m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Frontier, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 2114 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 Spirit Airlines ($87), American Airlines ($98), and Frontier ($107).

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Columbus, Oakland - Columbus or San Jose - Columbus when deciding on the best route 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 $494, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $289. The most popular route (San Francisco - Columbus), is priced around $272.

  • 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 $113). 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$159Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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