San Francisco Bay Area

$84+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SFO
Mar 6 — Mar 131
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area

Cheapest flights from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/124:49 pm
CMH
-
SJC
1 stop9h 06m
Delta
Sat 5/167:10 am
SJC
-
CMH
1 stop7h 24m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sat 2/287:30 am
CMH
-
SJC
2 stops15h 33m
Delta
Sat 3/71:57 pm
SJC
-
CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/174:15 pm
CMH
-
SJC
1 stop9h 44m
United Airlines
Thu 3/1910:55 pm
SJC
-
CMH
1 stop7h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 3/197:05 am
CMH
-
SJC
1 stop8h 26m
Delta
Wed 3/251:25 pm
SJC
-
CMH
1 stop7h 59m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 3/197:05 am
CMH
-
SJC
2 stops13h 20m
Delta
Tue 3/241:25 pm
SJC
-
CMH
1 stop7h 59m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 3/212:11 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 56m
Delta
Tue 3/242:20 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop7h 04m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$309
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:51 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop23h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/116:30 am
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop8h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/4$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/167:00 am
CMH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 12m
United Airlines
Sat 5/239:10 pm
SFO
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/127:33 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/1510:40 pm
SFO
-
CMH
2 stops21h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/46:23 am
CMH
-
SFO
2 stops10h 25m
Delta
Sat 3/710:20 am
SFO
-
CMH
2 stops9h 21m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$313
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sun 2/2211:17 am
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop13h 22m
Frontier
Sat 2/2811:16 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop8h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$314
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sun 4/268:18 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 04m
Frontier
Thu 4/3010:38 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop13h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$315

Find flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated February 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$257
(Delta)

One-way from

$84
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$353
From Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area 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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Columbus

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ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Wed 3/4

6:23 am-1:37 pm

2 stops10h 14m

San Jose

Sat 3/7

1:20 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$262

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Tue 3/17

4:15 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 44m

San Jose

Thu 3/19

10:55 pm-9:41 am

1 stop7h 46m

$290

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Thu 3/19

7:05 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San Jose

Wed 3/25

1:25 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 59m

$300

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Mon 3/9

6:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

San Jose

Wed 3/11

10:55 pm-9:41 am

1 stop7h 46m

$300

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Tue 3/17

4:34 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop7h 59m

San Jose

Thu 3/19

7:15 am-10:55 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$300

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Thu 3/5

7:30 am-12:16 pm

1 stop7h 46m

San Jose

Sat 3/7

1:20 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$300

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Thu 3/19

7:05 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San Jose

Tue 3/24

1:25 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 59m

$300

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 4/2

5:40 am-10:38 am

1 stop7h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

11:59 pm-10:57 am

1 stop7h 58m

$309

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 4/29

7:25 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

8:10 am-6:16 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$309

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 6/30

3:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

11:30 pm-10:04 am

1 stop7h 34m

$309

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $183). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated February 4, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

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

    For as low as $330, Delta can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Columbus Airport in 7h 50m. The distance from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area is about 2104 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $72. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The cheapest flight price from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area is $112. On average you can expect to pay $634. The most popular route, (Columbus - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $211.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $183). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$133Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$149Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$207Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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