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$76+ 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$264
(CheapTickets)

One-way from

$76
(Priceline)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$449
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 July 3, 2025.

This CheapTickets deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 CheapTickets is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/156:28 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 8/226:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/30$264
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1412:34 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1711:20 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$267
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/1512:31 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop11h 52mFrontier
Sun 8/246:26 amSFO - CMH
1 stop10h 19mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/296:40 amCMH - SFO
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Mon 8/412:50 amSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/3$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/147:35 amCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/2312:43 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$299
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/166:54 amCMH - SFO
2 stops14h 19mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/2210:08 amSFO - CMH
1 stop15h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/296:45 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Sat 8/166:50 amSFO - CMH
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 8/45:59 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/71:15 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$317

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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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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 8/15

6:28 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

6:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$264

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 8/14

12:34 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop10h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

11:20 am-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$267

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 8/15

12:31 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop11h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

6:26 am-7:45 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$269

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 7/29

6:40 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

12:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop6h 15m

$277

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 8/22

5:28 pm-7:32 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

8:25 am-4:08 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

$289

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sat 8/30

7:26 am-5:52 pm

1 stop13h 26m

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

12:47 am-1:23 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$302

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 9/16

6:54 am-6:13 pm

2 stops14h 19m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

10:08 am-5:07 am

1 stop15h 59m

$308

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 7/29

11:25 am-5:50 pm

1 stop9h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

5:15 am-6:00 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$314

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 8/21

8:30 pm-12:19 am

1 stop6h 49m

$76

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Mon 9/29

6:33 pm-12:04 am

1 stop8h 31m

$138

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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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 86 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 $360). 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 48% 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 June 29, 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. Friday afternoons 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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,545 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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. 7 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.

  • 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 $264. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $269, and Delta, from $277. Hawaiian Airlines is 35% 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?

    $76 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $138 and $139, 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 $2,735, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $236. The most popular route (Columbus - San Francisco), is priced around $236.

  • 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, 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 $360). 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 7 airlines flying from Columbus to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$133Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$152Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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