HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Columbus

$57+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMH
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 August 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$170
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$57
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$389
From San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus
Search Deals
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Search Deals

Find 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 August 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/1011:40 amSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/1612:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/20$170
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1611:40 amSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 05mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/2012:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/21$176
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Tue 9/96:30 amOAK - CMH
1 stop13h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/1612:53 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$177
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/256:30 amOAK - CMH
1 stop13h 15mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2912:53 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$191
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:30 amOAK - CMH
1 stop13h 15mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/312:53 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/20$193
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2311:40 amSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/3012:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$193
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/176:30 amOAK - CMH
3 stops21h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/2412:53 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/20$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/152:39 pmOAK - CMH
1 stop29h 06mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/1712:53 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$212
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2311:40 amSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 05mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/2512:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$214
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Tue 9/236:30 amOAK - CMH
1 stop13h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/3012:53 pmCMH - OAK
2 stops24h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$221
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:30 amOAK - CMH
1 stop13h 15mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/2512:53 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$223
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:35 amSJC - CMH
1 stop13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2912:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/21$223

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 August 21, 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

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Wed 9/10

11:40 am-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Columbus

Tue 9/16

12:53 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$170

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Tue 9/16

11:40 am-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Columbus

Sat 9/20

12:53 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$176

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Tue 9/23

6:30 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Columbus

Tue 9/30

12:53 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$177

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Tue 9/9

6:30 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Columbus

Tue 9/16

12:53 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$177

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Sat 10/4

6:30 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Columbus

Mon 10/6

12:55 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$191

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Thu 9/25

6:30 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Columbus

Mon 9/29

12:53 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$191

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Thu 10/2

6:30 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Columbus

Fri 10/3

12:53 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$193

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Tue 9/23

11:40 am-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Columbus

Tue 9/30

12:53 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$193

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Wed 9/17

6:30 am-7:29 am

3 stops21h 59m

Columbus

Wed 9/24

12:53 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$210

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Mon 9/15

2:39 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop29h 06m

Columbus

Wed 9/17

12:53 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$212

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/20

Showing 1-10 of 59 results
1
2
3
...
6

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 August 21, 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 21, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to CMH are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 August 21, 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
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,930 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,034 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 33m. Fly via Spirit 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 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 $427, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $289. The most popular route (San Francisco - Columbus), is priced around $182.

  • 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, 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Columbus Airport?

Book flights to Columbus Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Hilliard
Westerville
Reynoldsburg
Logan
Marysville
Grove City
Gahanna
Lancaster

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbus

Discover the top 6 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 August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$149Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$153Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$240Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
Site
Privacy Preferences©2025 Cheapflights