San Francisco

$95+ Cheap flights from Columbus to San Francisco (SFO)

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SFO
abr 4 — abr 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to San Francisco are usually found in April or May, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Columbus to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on março 5, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 5/16:35 pm
CMH
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SFO
2 stops31h 50m
Frontier
dom 5/36:00 am
SFO
-
CMH
2 stops26h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
qua 5/137:00 am
CMH
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SFO
Nonstop5h 12m
United Airlines
seg 5/1811:56 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop6h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/28$299
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 3/197:33 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 55m
Frontier
seg 3/2310:38 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/2$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 4/78:03 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop26h 16m
Frontier
qui 4/99:05 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop18h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$301
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 4/217:30 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop16h 57m
Alaska Airlines
seg 4/279:00 am
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop30h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
sáb 9/264:43 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
sáb 10/35:00 am
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop6h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/1$304
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 8/275:42 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop9h 17m
Multiple Airlines
seg 8/3111:59 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop15h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$305
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 3/166:51 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop18h 46m
Multiple Airlines
qua 3/189:04 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop18h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
ter 3/241:07 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
seg 4/610:03 pm
SFO
-
CMH
1 stop18h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/1$307
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 4/247:53 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 34m
Multiple Airlines
seg 4/277:08 pm
SFO
-
CMH
2 stops20h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
sáb 5/237:31 pm
CMH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
sáb 5/3010:30 am
SFO
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/4$309
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 7/228:07 pm
CMH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 19m
Frontier
qua 7/296:00 am
SFO
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CMH
1 stop10h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$310

Find flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 março 5, 2026.

Round-trip from

$297
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$95
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$439
From Columbus to San Francisco
One-way flight from Columbus to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to San Francisco 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 março 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

qua 4/1

8:05 pm-12:39 am

1 stop7h 34m

San Francisco

ter 4/7

12:45 am-10:57 am

1 stop7h 12m

$309

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

ter 4/28

1:15 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops11h 55m

San Francisco

ter 5/5

8:55 am-9:30 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$319

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

sáb 5/23

7:31 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

San Francisco

sáb 5/30

6:05 am-5:08 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$319

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

sáb 5/9

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

San Francisco

seg 5/18

10:55 pm-9:05 am

1 stop7h 10m

$329

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

sáb 4/25

12:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

ter 4/28

11:25 am-11:25 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$334

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

qui 5/21

7:00 am-9:06 am

Nonstop5h 06m

San Francisco

dom 5/24

12:45 am-11:02 am

1 stop7h 17m

$382

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

qui 5/14

7:00 am-9:12 am

Nonstop5h 12m

San Francisco

qui 5/21

9:23 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$418

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

ter 6/2

5:49 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 41m

San Francisco

dom 6/7

9:39 pm-5:31 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$439

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

qui 5/14

7:00 am-9:12 am

Nonstop5h 12m

San Francisco

ter 5/19

12:05 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

$474

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

seg 3/16

12:35 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops11h 55m

San Francisco

qui 3/19

11:35 am-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$478

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/28

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on February 27, 2026.

Booking 39 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco (average of $183). Flying from Columbus to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated março 5, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Columbus to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Columbus?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to San Francisco. 6 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to San Francisco should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Columbus to San Francisco in about 7h 34m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 21m. The distance from Columbus to San Francisco 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 flying from Columbus to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus to San Francisco round-trip from $124. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $204, and Delta, from $211. Frontier is 69% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $72 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $115 and $118, respectively.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $388, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $168. The most popular route (Columbus - San Francisco), is priced around $289.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco (average of $183). Flying from Columbus to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to San Francisco. 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 março 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$124Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$211Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$326Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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