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$111+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SFO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 27, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/195:35 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop22h 38mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/94:59 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/162:06 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops11h 25mDelta
Sat 1/1710:35 amSFO - CMH
2 stops9h 24mDelta
Deal found 10/26$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/195:35 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop22h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/123:20 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop19h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 11/247:00 amCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/111:50 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/256:10 amCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Sat 12/67:37 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops11h 12mDelta
Deal found 10/27$301
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Sun 12/217:58 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Thu 1/811:20 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Thu 12/116:45 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops32h 39mFrontier
Sun 12/1411:33 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 08mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/298:02 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops52h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/178:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop10h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$305
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/108:03 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 11mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/148:43 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$306
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/108:03 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/176:59 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sat 12/66:43 amCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Fri 12/122:45 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Deal found 10/27$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/195:35 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops29h 55mFrontier
Tue 12/306:24 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$310

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$290
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$111
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$416

Good round-trip deal

$403 or less

Good one-way deal

$230 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 October 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Columbus

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 12/16

2:06 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops11h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

10:35 am-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 24m

$294

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sat 1/17

10:28 am-5:49 pm

2 stops10h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

10:30 am-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$294

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 12/18

5:40 am-9:55 am

1 stop7h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

5:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$309

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 1/22

9:00 am-2:07 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

12:43 am-11:03 am

1 stop7h 20m

$309

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 12/12

6:43 am-11:27 am

1 stop7h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

9:30 pm-9:58 am

1 stop9h 28m

$309

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sat 1/17

6:30 am-12:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

5:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$309

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 11/25

6:10 am-10:44 am

1 stop7h 34m

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

12:30 am-10:24 am

1 stop6h 54m

$309

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 12/18

6:43 am-11:27 am

1 stop7h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$309

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 11/25

7:00 am-9:15 am

Nonstop5h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

6:00 am-3:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$313

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sat 11/22

4:00 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop10h 11m

San Francisco

Fri 11/28

5:45 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$334

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Deals found on 10/27

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport 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 October 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco (average of $133). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 October 27, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus Airport to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 56% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport 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 October 19, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 October 27, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Columbus Airport to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
7,996 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
8,997 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
11,033 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
3,122 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Columbus?

    For a flight from Columbus to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. 5 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Columbus on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco can take about 7h 15m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $309. Airlines will cover a distance of 2114 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    Frontier, at $130, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Southwest. Frontier is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $158. While the most popular route (Columbus - San Francisco) can be booked for $195 on average, our data indicates $472 when flying from Columbus Airport to San Francisco.

  • 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 Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco (average of $133). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$233Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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