$185+ 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMH
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to ColumbusExplore 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 26, 2026.
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 26, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop19h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/17:02 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$349
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/211:38 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops14h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/97:02 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops12h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$350
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/192:30 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops11h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/287:02 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops13h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$353
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 11/186:05 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop11h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 11/228:19 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/23![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$354
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/96:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop6h 32m
Frontier
Mon 10/124:27 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 8/2910:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Thu 9/109:55 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops27h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24![Frontier logo]()
$356
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/210:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Thu 9/109:55 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops27h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24![Frontier logo]()
$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2210:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/251:02 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops14h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/2210:15 am
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 46m
United Airlines
Sat 8/295:08 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22![United Airlines logo]()
$360
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/3110:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Thu 9/109:55 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops27h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24![Frontier logo]()
$362
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/236:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop6h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/278:34 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$363
Best flights from San Francisco to ColumbusDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 26, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 26, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop19h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/17:02 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Fri 11/612:55 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 11/95:01 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23![United Airlines logo]()
$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Thu 11/59:46 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop8h 16m
Delta
Sun 11/87:00 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 20m
Delta
Deal found 7/21![Delta logo]()
$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/15:40 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Wed 9/24:05 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23![Southwest logo]()
$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Mon 10/2610:30 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop8h 40m
Delta
Sun 11/16:00 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/25![Delta logo]()
$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2811:05 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Sun 11/17:20 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22![Southwest logo]()
$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/31:15 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 29m
United Airlines
Mon 9/77:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25![United Airlines logo]()
$392
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/289:30 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop9h 40m
Delta
Sun 11/17:00 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 20m
Delta
Deal found 7/24![Delta logo]()
$389
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Fri 9/2512:30 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Sun 9/276:55 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23![Southwest logo]()
$408
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/32:00 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Mon 9/76:00 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25![Southwest logo]()
$427
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to ColumbusDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus. Data last updated July 26, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus. Data last updated July 26, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/316:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Frontier
Wed 8/53:22 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop11h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21![Frontier logo]()
$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1912:45 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Sun 8/237:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21![United Airlines logo]()
$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/203:38 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops15h 05m
Frontier
Sun 8/236:10 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop27h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23![Frontier logo]()
$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/218:20 am
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 42m
United Airlines
Sun 8/2311:59 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21![United Airlines logo]()
$369
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2210:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/251:02 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops14h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/2210:15 am
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 46m
United Airlines
Sat 8/295:08 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22![United Airlines logo]()
$360
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop19h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/17:02 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 8/2910:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Thu 9/109:55 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops27h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24![Frontier logo]()
$356
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/3110:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Thu 9/106:28 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24![Frontier logo]()
$354
One-way flights from San Francisco to ColumbusSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 26, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 26, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/316:00 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops27h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$185
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 8/315:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop9h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$189
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/196:35 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22![Southwest logo]()
$190
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/29:39 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21![Frontier logo]()
$191
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/316:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$194
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Fri 8/1412:30 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23![Southwest logo]()
$195
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/216:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21![Frontier logo]()
$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 8/1511:05 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop14h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23![Frontier logo]()
$200
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/207:17 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop17h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$202
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 8/179:31 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23![United Airlines logo]()
$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/237:30 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops37h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$205
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 26, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $349 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $185 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $498 |
Good round-trip deal | $415 or less |
Good one-way deal | $252 or less |
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 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport that are best for you.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Thu 8/27
7:00 am-5:08 am
1 stop19h 08m
Columbus
Tue 9/1
7:02 am-12:56 pm
1 stop8h 54m
$349
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Fri 11/6
12:55 am-11:25 am
1 stop7h 30m
Columbus
Mon 11/9
5:01 pm-9:15 pm
1 stop7h 14m
$364
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Thu 11/5
9:46 am-9:02 pm
1 stop8h 16m
Columbus
Sun 11/8
7:00 am-12:20 pm
1 stop8h 20m
$379
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Tue 9/1
5:40 am-6:45 pm
2 stops10h 05m
Columbus
Wed 9/2
4:05 pm-9:40 pm
2 stops8h 35m
$379
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Mon 10/26
10:30 pm-10:10 am
1 stop8h 40m
Columbus
Sun 11/1
6:00 am-10:35 am
1 stop7h 35m
$379
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Wed 10/28
11:05 am-11:20 pm
2 stops9h 15m
Columbus
Sun 11/1
7:20 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop7h 20m
$379
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Wed 10/28
9:30 pm-10:10 am
1 stop9h 40m
Columbus
Sun 11/1
7:00 am-12:20 pm
1 stop8h 20m
$389
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Thu 9/3
1:15 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop7h 29m
Columbus
Mon 9/7
7:00 am-9:09 am
Nonstop5h 09m
$392
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Fri 9/25
12:30 pm-1:00 am
2 stops9h 30m
Columbus
Sun 9/27
6:55 am-11:20 am
1 stop7h 25m
$408
San FranciscoColumbus
SFO - CMH
SFOCMH
San Francisco
Thu 9/3
2:00 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop6h 40m
Columbus
Mon 9/7
6:00 am-1:00 pm
1 stop10h 00m
$427
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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Columbus
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.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
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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 $522). 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 26, 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Columbus Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
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 26, 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.
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$159 | Average$276 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$191 | Average$427 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$250 | Average$393 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$298 | Average$388 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$301 | Average$498 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$455 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |