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$161+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Sacramento (SMF)

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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SMF
Aug 11 — Aug 181
Tue 8/11
Tue 8/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 12, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 8/279:30 am
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Tue 9/112:40 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10$258
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/46:00 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 8/115:31 am
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop7h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/135:40 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Tue 8/185:30 am
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 8/2211:05 am
CMH
-
SMF
2 stops9h 29m
United Airlines
Mon 8/246:30 am
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10$264
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/186:00 am
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Tue 8/256:40 am
SMF
-
CMH
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Sat 8/227:05 am
CMH
-
SMF
2 stops13h 40m
Southwest
Mon 8/245:20 am
SMF
-
CMH
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 8/67:31 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Mon 8/106:52 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10$285
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 8/2712:55 pm
CMH
-
SMF
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Sat 9/511:50 pm
SMF
-
CMH
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/11$295

Find flight deals from Columbus to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$258
(Southwest)

One-way from

$161
(Southwest)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$536
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Sacramento 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 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Thu 8/27

9:30 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/1

12:40 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$258

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Tue 9/15

1:10 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/19

6:25 am-6:35 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$262

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Tue 8/18

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop8h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/25

6:40 am-8:30 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$267

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Thu 8/27

12:55 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

11:50 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$295

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Thu 10/1

1:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/5

5:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$306

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Tue 9/1

5:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/10

5:11 pm-5:08 am

1 stop8h 57m

$335
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Fri 8/21

4:25 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$161

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Fri 9/4

12:30 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$166

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Wed 12/9

4:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$183

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Sun 10/11

7:10 am-10:40 am

1 stop6h 30m

$239

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Deals found on 7/10

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Sacramento

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 Columbus to Sacramento in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice 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 Columbus Airport-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Sacramento 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 Columbus Airport-Sacramento 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 Columbus to Sacramento

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Sacramento

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Sacramento?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Sacramento (average of $286). Flying from Columbus Airport to Sacramento in August is currently the most expensive (average of $788). 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated July 12, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Columbus Airport to Sacramento have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,979 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,804 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Sacramento. 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 into for flights to Sacramento from Columbus?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sacramento from Columbus. Booking flights from Columbus to Sacramento Intl (SMF) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Columbus from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to Sacramento?

    For as low as $258, Southwest can have you in Sacramento from Columbus Airport in 6h 50m. The distance between Columbus Airport and Sacramento is about 2052 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus Airport to Sacramento round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($152), United Airlines ($286), and Southwest ($306) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus Airport to Sacramento. American Airlines is currently priced 72% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus Airport to Sacramento one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $153. Users have also found prices from $165 and $165 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Sacramento 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 Columbus Airport to Sacramento?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Sacramento (average of $286). Flying from Columbus Airport to Sacramento in August is currently the most expensive (average of $788). 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 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Sacramento. 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 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$152Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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