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$85+ Cheap flights from Columbus to San Francisco (SFO)

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CMH — SFO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to San Francisco
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:58 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Thu 1/811:20 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 28mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$288
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:58 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/67:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$310
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:58 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Tue 12/306:24 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$363
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:15 amCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Tue 1/66:00 amSFO - CMH
2 stops14h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/16$406
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:58 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Sun 1/46:24 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$413
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:58 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Sun 1/46:24 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$427
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:00 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Tue 1/65:45 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/16$434
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:20 amCMH - SFO
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Tue 1/69:55 amSFO - CMH
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$436
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:00 amCMH - SFO
1 stop9h 51mDelta
Wed 12/3112:11 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Deal found 12/16$454

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 December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$283
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$85
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$422
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 1/8

8:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

6:18 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop21h 09m

$289

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-1:43 pm

2 stops9h 43m

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

8:05 pm-9:36 am

2 stops10h 31m

$294

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sat 1/17

10:53 am-5:49 pm

2 stops9h 56m

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

8:05 pm-9:48 am

2 stops10h 43m

$294

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sat 1/31

8:15 am-5:49 pm

2 stops12h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

10:54 pm-9:36 am

1 stop7h 42m

$301

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-1:43 pm

2 stops9h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

12:10 pm-12:03 am

1 stop8h 53m

$301

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 1/8

6:25 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

10:35 am-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 24m

$301

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Mon 1/26

6:04 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

8:05 pm-9:36 am

2 stops10h 31m

$301

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sun 1/18

6:25 am-1:38 pm

2 stops10h 13m

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

5:45 am-5:18 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$301

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 2/13

8:00 pm-1:28 am

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

11:59 pm-9:41 am

1 stop6h 42m

$309

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 1/8

2:18 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

11:20 pm-9:56 am

1 stop7h 36m

$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 December 12, 2025.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco (average of $133). Flying from Columbus to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% 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 December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday 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 December 18, 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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
3,081 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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 Alaska Airlines and Delta fly from Columbus to San Francisco in about 9h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 43m. 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 Southwest, with prices starting from $115 and $115, 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 $918, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $202. The most popular route (Columbus - San Francisco), is priced around $217.

  • 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 $133). Flying from Columbus to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$133Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$201Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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