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$105+ Cheap flights from Columbus to San Francisco (SFO)

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CMH — SFO
Feb 7 — Feb 141
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to San Francisco are usually found in February or May, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 January 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$144
(Frontier)

One-way from

$105
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$422
From Columbus to San Francisco
One-way flight from Columbus to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 January 8, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Mon 2/238:13 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 15mFrontier
Thu 2/266:15 amSFO - CMH
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$144
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 2/238:13 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop28h 48mFrontier
Mon 3/26:15 amSFO - CMH
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$146
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 2/238:13 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 15mFrontier
Sat 2/2811:16 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 16mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$164
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Fri 2/2010:54 amCMH - SFO
1 stop13h 45mFrontier
Mon 2/236:15 amSFO - CMH
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 2/128:08 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 20mFrontier
Sat 2/2811:16 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 16mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 2/128:08 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 20mFrontier
Mon 2/236:15 amSFO - CMH
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 3/82:51 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops32h 18mFrontier
Thu 3/126:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 38mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$205
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 2/48:00 amCMH - SFO
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/1411:00 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 2/912:03 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops36h 58mFrontier
Thu 2/268:48 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 35mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$209
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 2/128:08 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 20mFrontier
Thu 2/1911:09 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 50mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$213
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/18:09 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Thu 3/58:48 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 35mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$214

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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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Price

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 1/28

5:50 am-1:25 pm

1 stop10h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

11:10 am-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$257

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 4/1

6:20 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

5:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$270

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 2/3

6:25 am-1:43 pm

2 stops10h 18m

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

10:30 am-12:03 am

2 stops10h 33m

$274

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 3/10

4:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

11:25 pm-9:45 am

1 stop7h 20m

$287

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 1/30

8:00 am-11:03 pm

1 stop18h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

7:40 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop19h 47m

$290

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 3/10

6:06 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

10:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$291

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 1/27

6:25 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

10:30 am-12:03 am

2 stops10h 33m

$291

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 1/30

4:33 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 52m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

8:05 pm-9:36 am

2 stops10h 31m

$291

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

4:40 pm-9:36 am

2 stops13h 56m

$291

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 2/27

5:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

8:10 pm-9:37 am

2 stops10h 27m

$291

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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 January 2, 2026.

Booking 29 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco (average of $171). Flying from Columbus to San Francisco 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

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 January 8, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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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  • 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. 5 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 Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines fly from Columbus to San Francisco in about 10h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 45m. 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 $130. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $198, and Delta, from $205. Frontier is 67% 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 $955, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $112. The most popular route (Columbus - San Francisco), is priced around $207.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco (average of $171). Flying from Columbus to San Francisco 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 5 airlines flying from Columbus to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$133Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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