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$199+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMH
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Fri 8/7
Fri 8/14
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 7/298:23 pm
SFO
-
CMH
2 stops40h 39m
Frontier
Fri 8/73:22 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop11h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Thu 8/139:31 pm
SFO
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Sun 8/167:40 am
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5$359
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Thu 10/87:17 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/108:32 am
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop10h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$363
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 8/188:23 pm
SFO
-
CMH
2 stops20h 19m
Frontier
Tue 8/256:10 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 7/4$364
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/246:00 am
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Frontier
Fri 7/314:47 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2810:30 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop8h 40m
Delta
Sun 11/18:15 am
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 27m
Delta
Deal found 7/3$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Thu 8/202:00 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Thu 8/278:05 am
CMH
-
SFO
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/6$370
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1010:36 am
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop15h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/157:02 am
CMH
-
SFO
2 stops11h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Mon 9/285:35 am
SFO
-
CMH
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Fri 10/28:20 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/6$374
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/106:00 am
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Frontier
Mon 7/134:47 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6$375
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Thu 9/36:45 am
SFO
-
CMH
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Sat 9/53:20 pm
CMH
-
SFO
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/6$379
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 7/2211:00 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop14h 59m
Frontier
Wed 7/294:47 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3$383

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Columbus (CMH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$358
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$199
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$480

Good round-trip deal

$416 or less

Good one-way deal

$303 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Columbus flight deals.
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 July 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 8/6

11:30 pm-9:57 am

1 stop7h 27m

Columbus

Thu 8/13

3:41 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$359

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

11:59 pm-11:03 am

1 stop8h 04m

Columbus

Sun 8/23

3:41 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$359

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 11/5

9:30 pm-10:10 am

1 stop9h 40m

Columbus

Sun 11/8

7:05 am-1:42 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$369
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 8/7

9:23 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop4h 52m

Columbus

Sun 8/9

7:00 am-9:06 am

Nonstop5h 06m

$375

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 7/23

6:00 am-6:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Columbus

Fri 7/31

7:31 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

$399

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

5:38 pm-5:40 am

1 stop9h 02m

Columbus

Wed 8/19

5:35 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$403

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 7/24

9:23 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop4h 52m

Columbus

Fri 7/31

5:30 am-10:19 am

1 stop7h 49m

$423

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

11:52 am-5:40 am

2 stops14h 48m

Columbus

Wed 8/12

7:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$452

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sat 7/18

10:30 am-6:24 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

Columbus

Wed 7/29

7:00 am-9:06 am

Nonstop5h 06m

$454

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 11/5

9:30 pm-5:24 am

Nonstop4h 54m

Columbus

Sun 11/8

7:00 am-9:12 am

Nonstop5h 12m

$459

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 1 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport (average of $368). Flying from San Francisco to Columbus Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $521). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 July 8, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Columbus Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Columbus Airport?

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 July 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,450 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,948 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,783 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,835 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 1 outbound flight to Columbus per day from 6 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    For as low as $359, United Airlines can have you in Columbus Airport from San Francisco in 7h 27m. 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 $199, respectively. These flights start at 64% 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $94. Frontier flights start at $100 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $134 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 $951, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $198. The most popular route (San Francisco - Columbus), is priced around $247.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport (average of $368). Flying from San Francisco to Columbus Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $521). 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 to Columbus

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 July 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$159Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$298Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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