$105+ 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SFO
May 7 — May 141
Round-trip
1 adult, 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 April 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 April 7, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 5/86:43 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops24h 47m
Frontier
Mon 5/116:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop8h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3![Frontier logo]()
$296
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/178:18 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop30h 07m
Frontier
Sun 4/196:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3![Frontier logo]()
$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 4/2712:10 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop32h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/111:16 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops20h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$298
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/17:17 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop18h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/86:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop8h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$300
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Mon 8/244:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop21h 51m
Frontier
Fri 8/288:51 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop19h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6![Frontier logo]()
$301
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 4/168:18 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop15h 55m
Frontier
Sun 4/196:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/4![Frontier logo]()
$304
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/107:14 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 14m
Frontier
Mon 4/136:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop9h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3![Frontier logo]()
$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/56:05 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop28h 29m
Frontier
Sat 5/910:15 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3![Frontier logo]()
$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 5/412:00 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops38h 04m
Frontier
Fri 5/86:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop8h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3![Frontier logo]()
$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 5/86:43 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 40m
Frontier
Sat 5/96:47 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops19h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3![Frontier logo]()
$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 4/246:35 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops41h 38m
Frontier
Mon 4/276:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop8h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3![Frontier logo]()
$309
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 April 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 April 7, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/307:05 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 00m
Delta
Wed 5/610:32 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops9h 31m
Delta
Deal found 4/6![Delta logo]()
$365
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1910:50 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 25m
Southwest
Tue 6/2312:10 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/5![Southwest logo]()
$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Fri 5/227:31 pm
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 5/259:23 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/6![United Airlines logo]()
$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Thu 8/277:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Thu 9/39:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/6![United Airlines logo]()
$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Thu 5/213:02 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 46m
Delta
Wed 5/278:30 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops10h 24m
Delta
Deal found 4/3![Delta logo]()
$445
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 6/146:55 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Fri 6/192:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/4![Southwest logo]()
$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 4/247:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 07m
United Airlines
Wed 4/295:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3![United Airlines logo]()
$449
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/105:35 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Sun 6/2811:40 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/5![Southwest logo]()
$454
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 6/16:05 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Thu 6/412:00 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/2![Southwest logo]()
$457
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 9/97:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 9/199:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3![United Airlines logo]()
$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Sat 8/227:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Wed 8/269:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5![United Airlines logo]()
$459
Last-minute flights from Columbus to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco. Data last updated April 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco. Data last updated April 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/107:14 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 14m
Frontier
Mon 4/136:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop9h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3![Frontier logo]()
$305
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 4/168:18 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop15h 55m
Frontier
Sun 4/196:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/4![Frontier logo]()
$304
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/178:18 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop30h 07m
Frontier
Sun 4/196:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3![Frontier logo]()
$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 4/246:35 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops41h 38m
Frontier
Mon 4/276:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop8h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3![Frontier logo]()
$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 4/2712:10 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop32h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/111:16 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops20h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$298
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/17:17 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop18h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/86:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop8h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 5/412:00 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops38h 04m
Frontier
Fri 5/86:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop8h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3![Frontier logo]()
$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/56:05 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop28h 29m
Frontier
Sat 5/910:15 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3![Frontier logo]()
$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 5/86:43 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops24h 47m
Frontier
Mon 5/116:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop8h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3![Frontier logo]()
$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 5/86:43 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 40m
Frontier
Sat 5/96:47 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops19h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3![Frontier logo]()
$308
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/226:43 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop16h 18m
Frontier
Sun 5/2412:52 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop25h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6![Frontier logo]()
$301
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 April 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 April 7, 2026.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Mon 5/47:58 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6![Frontier logo]()
$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2712:10 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops52h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6![Frontier logo]()
$106
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/208:21 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop30h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 4/4![Frontier logo]()
$108
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/56:43 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6![Frontier logo]()
$110
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/18:08 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop30h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3![Frontier logo]()
$111
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Mon 5/116:43 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop20h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6![Frontier logo]()
$117
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/238:15 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 4/2![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 5/126:05 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops31h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5![Frontier logo]()
$129
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 April 7, 2026.
Round-trip from | $296 (Kiwi.com) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $105 (Priceline) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $385 |
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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 April 7, 2026.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Thu 4/30
7:05 am-12:05 pm
1 stop8h 00m
San Francisco
Wed 5/6
10:32 am-11:03 pm
2 stops9h 31m
$365
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Fri 6/19
10:50 am-6:15 pm
1 stop10h 25m
San Francisco
Tue 6/23
12:10 pm-12:40 am
2 stops9h 30m
$378
Quickest round-trip
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Fri 5/22
7:31 pm-9:37 pm
Nonstop5h 06m
San Francisco
Mon 5/25
9:23 pm-5:15 am
Nonstop4h 52m
$409
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Thu 8/27
7:00 am-9:09 am
Nonstop5h 09m
San Francisco
Thu 9/3
9:35 pm-5:26 am
Nonstop4h 51m
$409
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Thu 5/21
3:02 pm-10:48 pm
1 stop10h 46m
San Francisco
Wed 5/27
8:30 pm-9:54 am
2 stops10h 24m
$445
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Fri 4/24
7:00 am-9:07 am
Nonstop5h 07m
San Francisco
Wed 4/29
5:00 am-2:32 pm
1 stop6h 32m
$449
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Sun 6/14
6:55 pm-12:10 am
2 stops8h 15m
San Francisco
Fri 6/19
2:35 pm-12:35 am
1 stop7h 00m
$452
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Wed 6/10
5:35 pm-11:15 pm
2 stops8h 40m
San Francisco
Sun 6/28
11:40 pm-12:10 pm
2 stops9h 30m
$454
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Mon 6/1
6:05 am-12:35 pm
2 stops9h 30m
San Francisco
Thu 6/4
12:00 pm-12:35 am
2 stops9h 35m
$457
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Wed 9/9
7:00 am-9:09 am
Nonstop5h 09m
San Francisco
Sat 9/19
9:35 pm-5:26 am
Nonstop4h 51m
$459
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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 April 3, 2026.
Booking 72 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco (average of $183). Flying from Columbus to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $299). 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 April 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 April 7, 2026.
The most flights from C01 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to San Francisco?
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 April 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.
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$124 | Average$283 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$198 | Average$387 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$222 | Average$351 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$229 | Average$432 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$430 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$326 | Average$437 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |