$125+ 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 6/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SFO
Jul 7 — Jul 144
One-way
4 travelers, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to San FranciscoExplore 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 June 7, 2026.
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 June 7, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/164:00 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop9h 49m
American Airlines
Fri 6/196:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2![American Airlines logo]()
$307
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/143:22 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop11h 56m
Frontier
Mon 8/246:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4![Frontier logo]()
$309
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/53:22 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop11h 56m
Frontier
Sun 8/96:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop29h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7![Frontier logo]()
$310
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/294:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Sun 8/29:39 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6![Frontier logo]()
$313
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/134:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/145:38 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop9h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$315
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/34:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Sun 7/129:39 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6![Frontier logo]()
$319
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Fri 7/244:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/297:03 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop19h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$321
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/97:02 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop9h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/193:26 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$329
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/286:07 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop18h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/309:39 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$333
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/14:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Sun 7/59:39 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4![Frontier logo]()
$334
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/264:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Wed 7/16:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4![Frontier logo]()
$338
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/194:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Tue 6/2312:38 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop24h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3![Frontier logo]()
$339
Best flights from Columbus to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 7, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 7, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Fri 7/247:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 7/279:23 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4![United Airlines logo]()
$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/215:35 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Tue 7/282:15 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/2![Southwest logo]()
$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/107:20 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 26m
Delta
Sun 7/1911:50 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop8h 58m
Delta
Deal found 6/7![Delta logo]()
$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/157:05 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops14h 10m
Southwest
Sun 8/236:10 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4![Southwest logo]()
$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 7/247:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Sun 7/269:59 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5![United Airlines logo]()
$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 6/247:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 6/299:23 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5![United Airlines logo]()
$389
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/306:10 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Sun 7/1211:40 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4![Southwest logo]()
$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/307:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 7/710:30 am
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6![United Airlines logo]()
$395
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/183:10 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops10h 15m
Southwest
Sat 7/256:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/3![Southwest logo]()
$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/217:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 7/2810:30 am
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2![United Airlines logo]()
$433
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/265:45 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Fri 7/3111:00 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4![Southwest logo]()
$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Fri 7/107:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Sun 7/199:39 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4![United Airlines logo]()
$459
Last-minute flights from Columbus to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco. Data last updated June 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco. Data last updated June 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/164:00 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop9h 49m
American Airlines
Fri 6/196:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2![American Airlines logo]()
$307
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/194:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Tue 6/2312:38 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop24h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3![Frontier logo]()
$339
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/224:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Wed 6/246:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4![Frontier logo]()
$329
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/264:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Wed 7/16:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4![Frontier logo]()
$338
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/264:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/306:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$340
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/14:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Sun 7/59:39 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4![Frontier logo]()
$334
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/34:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Mon 7/66:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4![Frontier logo]()
$309
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/34:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Sun 7/129:39 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6![Frontier logo]()
$319
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/134:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/145:38 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop9h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$315
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Fri 7/244:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/297:03 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop19h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$321
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/286:07 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop18h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/309:39 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$333
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/294:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Sun 8/29:39 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6![Frontier logo]()
$313
One-way flights from Columbus to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Columbus to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 7, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 7, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/264:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 6/294:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5![Frontier logo]()
$131
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Wed 6/244:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6![Frontier logo]()
$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/95:44 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops43h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3![Frontier logo]()
$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:07 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops31h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3![Frontier logo]()
$158
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 9/15:35 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Tue 7/285:44 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops49h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5![Frontier logo]()
$167
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:07 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop18h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$170
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/124:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3![Frontier logo]()
$180
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Fri 6/194:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6![Frontier logo]()
$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Tue 7/75:44 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops20h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4![Frontier logo]()
$183
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 June 7, 2026.
Round-trip from | $307 (American Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $125 (Frontier) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $394 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Fri 7/24
7:00 am-9:06 am
Nonstop5h 06m
San Francisco
Mon 7/27
9:23 pm-5:15 am
Nonstop4h 52m
$349
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Tue 7/21
5:35 pm-11:20 pm
2 stops8h 45m
San Francisco
Tue 7/28
2:15 pm-12:30 am
1 stop7h 15m
$374
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Fri 7/10
7:20 pm-11:46 pm
1 stop7h 26m
San Francisco
Sun 7/19
11:50 pm-11:48 am
1 stop8h 58m
$379
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Sat 8/15
7:05 am-6:15 pm
2 stops14h 10m
San Francisco
Sun 8/23
6:10 am-4:00 pm
1 stop6h 50m
$380
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Fri 7/24
7:00 am-9:06 am
Nonstop5h 06m
San Francisco
Sun 7/26
9:59 pm-5:51 am
Nonstop4h 52m
$385
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Wed 6/24
7:00 am-9:06 am
Nonstop5h 06m
San Francisco
Mon 6/29
9:23 pm-5:15 am
Nonstop4h 52m
$389
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Tue 6/30
7:00 am-9:06 am
Nonstop5h 06m
San Francisco
Tue 7/7
10:30 am-6:24 pm
Nonstop4h 54m
$395
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Tue 6/30
6:10 pm-11:15 pm
2 stops8h 05m
San Francisco
Sun 7/12
11:40 pm-12:10 pm
2 stops9h 30m
$403
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Tue 7/21
7:00 am-9:06 am
Nonstop5h 06m
San Francisco
Tue 7/28
10:30 am-6:24 pm
Nonstop4h 54m
$433
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Sat 7/18
3:10 pm-10:25 pm
2 stops10h 15m
San Francisco
Sat 7/25
6:00 am-4:00 pm
1 stop7h 00m
$438
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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 $138). Flying from Columbus to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 7, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbus to San Francisco as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Columbus to San Francisco
Explore weekly flight availability from Columbus to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 7, 2026.
The most flights from C01 to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to San Francisco?
How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco?
Booking 56 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.
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 June 7, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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Top 6 airlines flying from Columbus to San Francisco
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$133 | Average$283 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$198 | Average$394 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$229 | Average$419 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$257 | Average$397 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$467 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$322 | Average$393 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |