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$102+ 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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SFO
ene. 14 — ene. 211
mié. 1/14
mié. 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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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 diciembre 15, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
dom. 12/217:58 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
lun. 1/196:25 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 06mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$320
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
dom. 12/217:58 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
dom. 1/46:24 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$352
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
mar. 12/166:00 amCMH - SFO
2 stops37h 51mMultiple Airlines
lun. 1/196:25 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$360
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
mié. 12/175:45 amCMH - SFO
2 stops29h 38mMultiple Airlines
lun. 1/196:25 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$382
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
mié. 12/175:45 amCMH - SFO
2 stops29h 38mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/1411:20 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$392
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
lun. 12/156:00 amCMH - SFO
2 stops37h 51mMultiple Airlines
lun. 1/196:25 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$393
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
dom. 12/217:58 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
jue. 1/111:20 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop14h 20mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$397
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
dom. 12/146:43 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 16mAlaska Airlines
jue. 1/227:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/13$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
sáb. 12/205:51 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 38mDelta
mié. 1/217:00 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops11h 36mDelta
Deal found 12/13$406
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/156:43 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 16mAlaska Airlines
lun. 1/197:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/13$410
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
sáb. 12/205:51 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 38mDelta
mar. 1/2011:40 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/13$414
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
dom. 12/146:43 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 16mAlaska Airlines
vie. 1/237:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/13$423

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 diciembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$285
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$102
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$422
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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 diciembre 15, 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

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

jue. 1/29

8:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

San Francisco

lun. 2/2

7:00 am-6:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$289

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

lun. 1/26

8:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

jue. 1/29

7:00 am-6:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$289

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

mié. 1/28

8:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

San Francisco

dom. 2/1

7:40 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop19h 47m

$289

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

jue. 1/22

10:48 am-7:23 pm

2 stops11h 35m

San Francisco

sáb. 1/24

6:30 pm-9:36 am

2 stops12h 06m

$294

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

sáb. 1/10

7:30 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 54m

San Jose

lun. 1/12

6:25 pm-9:48 am

2 stops12h 23m

$300

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

vie. 2/6

10:48 am-5:40 pm

2 stops9h 52m

San Jose

sáb. 2/7

2:06 pm-12:04 am

1 stop6h 58m

$300

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

mié. 1/14

6:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop9h 56m

San Jose

mié. 1/21

7:45 am-10:59 pm

2 stops12h 14m

$300

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

jue. 1/8

8:15 am-5:49 pm

2 stops12h 34m

San Francisco

sáb. 1/10

5:45 am-5:18 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$301

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

lun. 1/26

4:33 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San Francisco

lun. 2/2

10:30 am-12:03 am

2 stops10h 33m

$301

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

mar. 1/20

2:08 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

dom. 1/25

8:05 pm-9:36 am

2 stops10h 31m

$301

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area

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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 $133). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in April is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 diciembre 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 diciembre 15, 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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
9,092 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
11,052 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,080 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 $289, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Columbus Airport in 10h 50m. The distance from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area is about 2114 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 Southwest, 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 $202. On average you can expect to pay $918. The most popular route, (Columbus - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $227.

  • 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 $133). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in April is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 diciembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$133Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$147Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$201Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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