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$92+ 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 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SFO
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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 setembro 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$263
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$92
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$408
From Columbus to San Francisco
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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 setembro 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
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1 stop29h 13mMultiple Airlines
qui 10/2312:00 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop28h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
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1 stop29h 13mMultiple Airlines
qui 10/95:45 amSFO - CMH
2 stops9h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$264
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
qua 11/265:00 amCMH - SFO
2 stops14h 00mSouthwest
sex 11/289:15 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
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1 stop29h 13mMultiple Airlines
qui 10/1612:00 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop28h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$268
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
sex 10/101:25 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop10h 58mFrontier
dom 10/126:34 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$269
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 10/167:04 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
dom 10/1910:23 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop10h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
sex 10/311:04 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop11h 31mMultiple Airlines
sex 11/74:02 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
sáb 10/181:04 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
sáb 10/2512:00 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop28h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
seg 10/138:42 amCMH - SFO
1 stop29h 13mMultiple Airlines
sex 10/179:23 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops22h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
qua 10/112:53 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop22h 51mMultiple Airlines
seg 10/67:07 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops16h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
sex 10/246:30 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 35mDelta
ter 10/281:45 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Deal found 9/15$277

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 setembro 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

sáb 11/1

8:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San Francisco

qua 11/5

12:35 am-10:29 am

1 stop6h 54m

$277

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

sex 10/24

6:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 35m

San Francisco

sáb 10/25

12:35 am-12:58 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$277

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

seg 10/13

8:42 am-10:55 am

1 stop29h 13m

San Francisco

qui 10/16

6:15 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops22h 31m

$285

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

qua 10/22

5:30 pm-7:36 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

San Francisco

seg 10/27

5:10 am-3:22 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$299

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

sex 12/12

8:05 am-2:24 pm

1 stop9h 19m

San Francisco

sáb 1/10

1:35 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$299

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

seg 10/20

4:28 pm-12:05 am

1 stop10h 37m

San Francisco

qua 10/22

12:35 am-10:29 am

1 stop6h 54m

$299

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

sáb 12/13

7:10 am-2:50 pm

2 stops10h 40m

San Francisco

dom 1/11

5:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$308

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

qua 11/5

7:00 am-9:15 am

Nonstop5h 15m

San Francisco

dom 11/9

1:15 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$308

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

sáb 11/1

7:00 am-9:15 am

Nonstop5h 15m

San Francisco

qui 11/6

5:15 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$309

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

qua 10/15

6:09 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 24m

San Francisco

sex 10/24

12:35 am-10:29 am

1 stop6h 54m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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 September 12, 2025.

Booking 57 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Columbus to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 setembro 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 53% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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

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 setembro 17, 2025.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,173 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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 Delta and United Airlines fly from Columbus to San Francisco in about 5h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 07m. 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 $199, and Delta, from $237. Frontier is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 $417, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $208. The most popular route (Columbus - San Francisco), is priced around $183.

  • 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.

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Columbus to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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

Discover the top 5 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 setembro 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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