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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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SFO
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 October 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$244
(Southwest)

One-way from

$102
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$416
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 October 23, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 12/34:48 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Fri 12/57:45 pmSJC - CMH
2 stops11h 39mDelta
Deal found 10/21$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/127:00 amCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/191:15 pmSFO - CMH
Nonstop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/175:15 amCMH - SJC
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Wed 7/298:45 amSJC - CMH
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 10/22$291
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/612:19 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/106:34 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Fri 11/148:03 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops19h 46mFrontier
Sun 11/1610:23 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop14h 12mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Mon 12/228:35 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Mon 1/512:50 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 10/23$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Thu 11/137:00 amCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/1512:43 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:44 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/3110:49 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop12h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/23$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Fri 11/144:49 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop10h 24mDelta
Sat 11/1510:30 amSFO - CMH
2 stops9h 21mDelta
Deal found 10/21$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Fri 11/74:30 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop31h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/198:02 amSFO - CMH
2 stops24h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/147:50 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/155:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/96:32 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/158:55 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$304

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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 October 23, 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 Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Mon 2/9

6:45 am-2:20 pm

1 stop10h 35m

San Jose

Wed 2/11

6:30 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$244

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Tue 3/3

7:10 am-12:09 pm

1 stop7h 59m

San Jose

Wed 3/4

1:35 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$257

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Sun 3/1

6:25 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Oakland

Thu 3/5

6:30 am-5:23 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$282

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Mon 1/5

11:50 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Jose

Mon 1/12

10:55 am-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$283

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Wed 12/17

5:15 am-10:10 am

1 stop7h 55m

San Jose

Wed 7/29

8:45 am-9:15 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$291

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Wed 12/3

1:46 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Jose

Fri 12/5

6:35 am-6:53 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$300

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 11/14

6:39 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

10:30 am-10:51 pm

2 stops9h 21m

$301

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Thu 11/13

6:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Oakland

Mon 11/17

2:49 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop23h 39m

$308

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 12/5

8:00 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

12:43 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 13m

$309

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Mon 1/5

5:40 am-9:58 am

1 stop7h 18m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

12:43 am-11:03 am

1 stop7h 20m

$309

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/22

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 October 23, 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. Sunday 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 October 23, 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
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,236 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,995 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
11,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,103 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 $257, Southwest can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Columbus Airport in 7h 59m. The distance from Columbus Airport to San Francisco Bay Area is about 2095 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 Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $102. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Sun Country Air, 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 - Oakland or Columbus - San Jose.

  • 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 $118. On average you can expect to pay $575. The most popular route, (Columbus - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $206.

  • 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$233Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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