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$81+ 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 9/8. 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 January or February, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 agosto 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$230
(Frontier)

One-way from

$81
(Priceline)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$389
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 agosto 14, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/1312:53 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop11h 28mMultiple Airlines
mar. 9/238:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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. 10/412:53 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop11h 28mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/95:45 amSFO - CMH
1 stop13h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$240
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/1111:21 amCMH - SFO
2 stops23h 24mFrontier
dom. 9/1411:57 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops16h 42mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/1612:53 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop11h 28mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/2511:00 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops29h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$247
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/131:25 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop10h 58mFrontier
dom. 10/1910:23 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop10h 42mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$249
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/268:34 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
vie. 10/35:45 amSFO - CMH
2 stops10h 54mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
jue. 9/258:34 amCMH - SFO
1 stop12h 33mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/295:45 amSFO - CMH
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
jue. 10/168:34 amCMH - SFO
1 stop16h 06mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/197:55 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop20h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
mié. 9/1012:53 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop11h 28mMultiple Airlines
vie. 9/1210:37 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop21h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
mar. 9/231:49 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 59mDelta
mar. 9/2312:45 amSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 8/13$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/1710:55 amCMH - SFO
1 stop10h 05mDelta
lun. 9/2212:45 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Deal found 8/14$258

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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 agosto 14, 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

jue. 9/25

11:21 am-11:02 pm

2 stops14h 41m

San Francisco

lun. 9/29

6:29 am-7:39 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$230

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

vie. 11/7

4:30 pm-12:14 am

2 stops10h 44m

San Francisco

dom. 11/9

8:55 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops19h 13m

$231

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

vie. 10/24

1:25 pm-12:14 am

2 stops13h 49m

San Francisco

vie. 10/31

5:45 am-7:08 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$231

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

sáb. 9/27

12:53 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop11h 28m

San Francisco

mar. 9/30

8:00 am-10:45 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$239

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

jue. 9/4

12:53 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop11h 28m

San Francisco

mié. 9/10

8:00 am-10:45 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$245

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

jue. 9/11

11:21 am-7:45 am

2 stops23h 24m

San Francisco

dom. 9/14

11:57 pm-7:39 pm

2 stops16h 42m

$246

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

mié. 9/17

12:53 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop11h 28m

San Francisco

dom. 9/21

11:00 pm-7:29 am

2 stops29h 29m

$247

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

lun. 10/27

1:25 pm-12:14 am

2 stops13h 49m

San Francisco

jue. 10/30

10:29 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops16h 08m

$247

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

lun. 10/20

7:04 pm-12:14 am

1 stop8h 10m

San Francisco

lun. 10/27

6:34 am-6:09 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$247

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

lun. 10/13

1:25 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop10h 58m

San Francisco

dom. 10/19

10:23 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$249

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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 August 8, 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 $358). 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 agosto 14, 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 August 10, 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 agosto 14, 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
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

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
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

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
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

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
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

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
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

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
3,219 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

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. 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 $133. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sun Country Air, from $152, and American Airlines, from $198. Frontier is 66% 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 $452, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $273. The most popular route (Columbus - San Francisco), is priced around $224.

  • 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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  • 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 $358). 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 agosto 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$133Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$152Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$249Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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