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$83+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SFO
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area

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Round-trip from

$178
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$83
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$389
From Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area
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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 August 21, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/412:53 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/810:56 amOAK - CMH
2 stops8h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/20$178
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2012:55 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop11h 41mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/246:00 amOAK - CMH
1 stop13h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$200
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Fri 10/1712:55 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop11h 41mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/246:00 amOAK - CMH
1 stop13h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$205
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.
Tue 9/1612:53 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/196:30 amOAK - CMH
1 stop13h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/20$210
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/212:53 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/166:00 amOAK - CMH
1 stop13h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/21$211
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Wed 9/1012:53 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/206:30 amOAK - CMH
1 stop13h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$215
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1612:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/196:35 amSJC - CMH
1 stop13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/20$223
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.
Mon 9/812:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/1111:40 amSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$225
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2612:53 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/36:30 amOAK - CMH
1 stop13h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/20$230
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/1712:55 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop13h 54mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/245:55 amSJC - CMH
1 stop13h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$230
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.
Sat 9/612:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/156:35 amSJC - CMH
1 stop13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$232
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1312:53 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop11h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/238:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$235

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Thu 9/4

12:53 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop13h 39m

Oakland

Mon 9/8

10:56 am-10:45 pm

2 stops8h 49m

$178

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Mon 10/20

12:55 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop11h 41m

Oakland

Fri 10/24

6:00 am-10:28 pm

1 stop13h 28m

$200

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Fri 10/17

12:55 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop11h 41m

Oakland

Fri 10/24

6:00 am-10:28 pm

1 stop13h 28m

$205

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Tue 9/16

12:53 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop13h 39m

Oakland

Fri 9/19

6:30 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$210

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Thu 10/2

12:53 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop13h 39m

Oakland

Thu 10/16

6:00 am-10:28 pm

1 stop13h 28m

$211

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Wed 9/10

12:53 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop13h 39m

Oakland

Sat 9/20

6:30 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$215

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Mon 10/20

12:55 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop13h 54m

San Jose

Fri 10/24

5:55 am-10:28 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$223

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Tue 9/16

12:53 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Jose

Fri 9/19

6:35 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$223

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Mon 9/8

12:53 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Jose

Thu 9/11

11:40 am-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$225

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Fri 9/26

12:53 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop13h 39m

Oakland

Fri 10/3

6:30 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$230

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 CMH to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 August 21, 2025.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
4,245 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
8,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
4,245 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
8,029 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

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

    For as low as $178, Spirit Airlines can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Columbus Airport in 13h 39m. 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 $83. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit 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?

    The most popular route from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area is Columbus - San Francisco. You may also consider Columbus - San Jose or Columbus - Oakland.

  • 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 $233. On average you can expect to pay $409. The most popular route, (Columbus - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $219.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 7 airlines flying from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 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 August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$234Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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