$121+ 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SFO
Aug 8 — Aug 151
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 July 9, 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 July 9, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/255:35 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/264:46 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop9h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:10 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop27h 53m
Frontier
Tue 8/258:23 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops20h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 7/4![Frontier logo]()
$350
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Sun 8/306:10 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop27h 53m
Frontier
Mon 9/710:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8![Frontier logo]()
$351
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/41:10 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Fri 8/72:00 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8![Southwest logo]()
$352
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 9/185:48 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/2211:38 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops14h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 9/115:08 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Sat 9/1910:15 am
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7![United Airlines logo]()
$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Sat 9/127:05 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Wed 9/166:50 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8![Southwest logo]()
$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/2512:05 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Thu 8/2711:30 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7![Southwest logo]()
$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Wed 8/128:59 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops26h 11m
Frontier
Mon 8/1711:05 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/77:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Thu 8/1312:45 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 11/136:05 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Sun 11/2212:10 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8![Southwest logo]()
$361
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/115:44 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop28h 29m
Frontier
Wed 8/196:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$363
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 July 9, 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 July 9, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 9/117:16 pm
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 9/1910:15 am
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7![United Airlines logo]()
$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 9/117:30 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Sat 9/1911:40 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7![Southwest logo]()
$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 7/307:31 pm
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Thu 8/69:23 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/302:16 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 16m
United Airlines
Mon 10/59:30 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/4![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Wed 9/304:05 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Mon 10/511:30 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/4![Southwest logo]()
$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/127:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Tue 8/185:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/77:31 pm
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 8/812:45 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/128:00 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Mon 8/179:31 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 8/117:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Wed 8/1910:15 am
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$386
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 7/306:30 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 8/29:39 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7![United Airlines logo]()
$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/17:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 8/86:05 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/4![United Airlines logo]()
$399
Last-minute flights from Columbus to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco. Data last updated July 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco. Data last updated July 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Sat 8/17:00 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Sat 8/811:40 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7![Southwest logo]()
$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/41:10 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Fri 8/72:00 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8![Southwest logo]()
$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/77:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Thu 8/1312:45 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/73:22 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop11h 56m
Frontier
Sun 8/99:05 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops14h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/115:44 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop28h 29m
Frontier
Wed 8/196:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$363
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Wed 8/128:59 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops26h 11m
Frontier
Mon 8/1711:05 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$358
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:10 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop27h 53m
Frontier
Tue 8/258:23 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops20h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 7/4![Frontier logo]()
$350
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/255:35 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/264:46 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop9h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/2512:05 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Thu 8/2711:30 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7![Southwest logo]()
$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/273:15 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop9h 13m
United Airlines
Mon 8/319:31 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Thu 8/275:40 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Sun 8/3011:05 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops10h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8![Southwest logo]()
$365
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Sun 8/306:10 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop27h 53m
Frontier
Mon 9/710:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8![Frontier logo]()
$351
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 July 9, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 9, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/177:20 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/6![Southwest logo]()
$121
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/274:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 7/5![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 7/314:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$131
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/317:30 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops14h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7![Southwest logo]()
$132
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Wed 7/224:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8![Frontier logo]()
$151
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 9/185:48 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 7/244:47 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8![Frontier logo]()
$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/45:44 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops33h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8![Frontier logo]()
$160
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 9/304:05 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7![Southwest logo]()
$164
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Wed 9/25:35 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$165
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/156:12 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop18h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$170
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 July 9, 2026.
Round-trip from | $349 (Alaska Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $121 (Southwest) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $413 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Fri 9/11
7:16 pm-9:25 pm
Nonstop5h 09m
San Francisco
Sat 9/19
10:15 am-6:01 pm
Nonstop4h 46m
$349
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Thu 7/30
7:31 pm-9:37 pm
Nonstop5h 06m
San Francisco
Thu 8/6
9:23 pm-5:15 am
Nonstop4h 52m
$349
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Wed 9/30
2:16 pm-7:32 pm
1 stop8h 16m
San Francisco
Mon 10/5
9:30 pm-5:21 am
Nonstop4h 51m
$359
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Wed 8/12
7:00 am-9:09 am
Nonstop5h 09m
San Francisco
Tue 8/18
5:00 am-2:34 pm
1 stop6h 34m
$359
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Fri 8/7
7:31 pm-9:37 pm
Nonstop5h 06m
San Francisco
Sat 8/8
12:45 am-11:02 am
1 stop7h 17m
$359
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Wed 8/12
8:00 am-12:28 pm
1 stop7h 28m
San Francisco
Mon 8/17
9:31 pm-5:22 am
Nonstop4h 51m
$359
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Fri 9/11
7:30 am-2:10 pm
2 stops9h 40m
San Francisco
Sat 9/19
11:40 pm-12:40 pm
2 stops10h 00m
$367
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Tue 8/11
7:00 am-9:09 am
Nonstop5h 09m
San Francisco
Wed 8/19
10:15 am-6:01 pm
Nonstop4h 46m
$386
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Thu 7/30
6:30 am-11:35 am
1 stop8h 05m
San Francisco
Sun 8/2
9:39 pm-5:31 am
Nonstop4h 52m
$393
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Sat 8/1
7:00 am-9:06 am
Nonstop5h 06m
San Francisco
Sat 8/8
6:05 am-4:53 pm
1 stop7h 48m
$399
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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 $138). Flying from Columbus to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 9, 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.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco?
Booking 56 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.
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 9, 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.
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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Top 6 airlines flying from Columbus to San Francisco
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$134 | Average$283 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$204 | Average$396 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$236 | Average$430 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$423 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$290 | Average$471 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$322 | Average$393 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |