$125+ 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SFO
Aug 22 — Aug 291
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 23, 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 23, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/116:07 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop18h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/197:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop19h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$349
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 9/97:02 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops12h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/3011:38 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops14h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/23![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$350
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/135:44 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop28h 29m
Frontier
Wed 8/1910:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$352
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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
Mon 8/2410:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21![Frontier logo]()
$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/103:22 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops22h 03m
Frontier
Wed 8/1910:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20![Frontier logo]()
$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 10/175:10 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Wed 10/218:20 am
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20![United Airlines logo]()
$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/123:22 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops32h 18m
Frontier
Mon 8/1711:05 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19![Frontier logo]()
$356
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/1310:28 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops25h 15m
Frontier
Mon 8/1711:05 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/1910:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20![Frontier logo]()
$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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
Mon 8/249:31 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 8/103:22 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop11h 56m
Frontier
Fri 8/216:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20![Frontier logo]()
$360
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Thu 12/38:30 am
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 12/89:59 pm
SFO
- CMH
2 stops19h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$361
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 23, 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 23, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 10/217:21 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 10/248:20 am
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20![United Airlines logo]()
$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 10/102:21 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop10h 14m
Delta
Tue 10/206:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop8h 59m
Delta
Deal found 7/20![Delta logo]()
$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 8/114:05 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Thu 8/202:00 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/18![Southwest logo]()
$370
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/116:07 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop18h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 8/207:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop19h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/23![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/117:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 9/149:30 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 8/114:05 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Wed 8/195:40 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/18![Southwest logo]()
$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/17:00 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Wed 9/308:20 am
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 10/27:21 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Sun 10/49:30 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Wed 8/126:07 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop18h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 8/2011:38 am
SFO
- CMH
2 stops14h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 10/217:21 am
CMH
- SFO
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 10/268:18 am
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20![United Airlines logo]()
$413
Last-minute flights from Columbus to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco. Data last updated July 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco. Data last updated July 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/103:22 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops22h 03m
Frontier
Wed 8/1910:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20![Frontier logo]()
$354
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 8/103:22 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop11h 56m
Frontier
Fri 8/216:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop10h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20![Frontier logo]()
$360
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/116:07 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop18h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/197:00 am
SFO
- CMH
1 stop19h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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
Mon 8/2410:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21![Frontier logo]()
$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/1910:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20![Frontier logo]()
$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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
Mon 8/249:31 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/123:22 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops32h 18m
Frontier
Mon 8/1711:05 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19![Frontier logo]()
$356
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/135:44 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop28h 29m
Frontier
Wed 8/1910:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$352
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/1310:28 am
CMH
- SFO
2 stops25h 15m
Frontier
Mon 8/1711:05 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 8/143:15 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop9h 13m
United Airlines
Sun 8/169:31 pm
SFO
- CMH
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18![United Airlines logo]()
$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/206:10 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops27h 35m
Frontier
Mon 8/2410:35 pm
SFO
- CMH
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19![Frontier logo]()
$363
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 23, 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 23, 2026.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 8/288:27 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop6h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Wed 8/123:22 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop27h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19![Frontier logo]()
$131
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/143:22 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop11h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$136
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Wed 8/53:22 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop29h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19![Frontier logo]()
$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/138:59 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops50h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21![Frontier logo]()
$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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
2 stops31h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19![Frontier logo]()
$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/48:27 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops27h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20![Frontier logo]()
$162
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/115:48 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop8h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/165:44 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop28h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19![Frontier logo]()
$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 9/136:28 pm
CMH
- SFO
1 stop26h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19![Frontier logo]()
$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/114:57 pm
CMH
- SFO
2 stops31h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21![Frontier logo]()
$171
Find 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 July 23, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $349 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $125 (Priceline) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $420 |
Good round-trip deal | $422 or less |
Good one-way deal | $223 or less |
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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 July 23, 2026.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Wed 10/21
7:21 am-9:30 am
Nonstop5h 09m
San Francisco
Sat 10/24
8:20 am-4:02 pm
Nonstop4h 42m
$349
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Fri 9/11
7:00 am-9:09 am
Nonstop5h 09m
San Francisco
Mon 9/14
9:30 pm-5:21 am
Nonstop4h 51m
$359
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Tue 9/1
7:00 am-9:09 am
Nonstop5h 09m
San Francisco
Wed 9/30
8:20 am-4:02 pm
Nonstop4h 42m
$359
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Fri 10/2
7:21 am-9:30 am
Nonstop5h 09m
San Francisco
Sun 10/4
9:30 pm-5:21 am
Nonstop4h 51m
$359
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Sat 10/10
2:21 pm-9:35 pm
1 stop10h 14m
San Francisco
Tue 10/20
6:00 am-5:59 pm
1 stop8h 59m
$369
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Tue 8/11
4:05 pm-9:40 pm
2 stops8h 35m
San Francisco
Thu 8/20
2:00 pm-11:35 pm
1 stop6h 35m
$370
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Tue 8/11
6:07 pm-9:20 am
1 stop18h 13m
San Francisco
Thu 8/20
7:00 am-5:08 am
1 stop19h 08m
$374
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Tue 8/11
4:05 pm-9:40 pm
2 stops8h 35m
San Francisco
Wed 8/19
5:40 am-6:45 pm
2 stops10h 05m
$379
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Wed 10/21
7:21 am-9:30 am
Nonstop5h 09m
San Francisco
Mon 10/26
8:18 am-4:12 pm
Nonstop4h 54m
$413
ColumbusSan Francisco
CMH - SFO
CMHSFO
Columbus
Wed 8/12
6:07 pm-9:20 am
1 stop18h 13m
San Francisco
Thu 8/20
11:38 am-5:08 am
2 stops14h 30m
$436
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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 July.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco?
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 56 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Francisco (average of $380). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 23, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco as you normally would.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Columbus Airport to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
St. Louis (STL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $241.
What’s the fastest layover option from Columbus Airport to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via St. Louis (STL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Columbus Airport to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via St. Louis (STL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 00m.
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 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$134 | Average$283 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$198 | Average$356 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$265 | Average$437 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$412 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$293 | Average$444 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$322 | Average$393 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |