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Frontier Logo
1:07 pm - 7:14 pm
CMH
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SFO
9h 07m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:38 pm - 11:42 am
SFO
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CMH
10h 04m
1 stop
$296Frontier
Tue, Mar 17 - Mon, Mar 23
Frontier Logo
6:35 pm - 11:25 pm
CMH
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SFO
31h 50m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 11:05 am
SFO
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CMH
26h 05m
2 stops
$297Frontier
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3
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5:30 am - 10:38 am
CMH
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SFO
8h 08m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 9:59 pm
SFO
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CMH
4h 54mnonstop
$299United Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 25
Frontier Logo
7:33 pm - 12:28 am
CMH
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SFO
7h 55m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:38 pm - 11:42 am
SFO
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CMH
10h 04m
1 stop
$300Frontier
Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23
Frontier Logo
8:03 pm - 7:19 pm
CMH
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SFO
26h 16m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:05 pm - 6:19 pm
SFO
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CMH
18h 14m
1 stop
$301Frontier
Tue, Apr 7 - Thu, Apr 9
Frontier Logo
7:14 pm - 12:28 am
CMH
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SFO
8h 14m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:47 pm - 7:33 pm
SFO
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CMH
25h 46m
2 stops
$302Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 15
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7:30 pm - 9:27 am
CMH
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SFO
16h 57m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 6:21 pm
SFO
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CMH
30h 21m
1 stop
$303Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:05 am - 11:25 pm
CMH
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SFO
20h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:38 pm - 2:52 pm
SFO
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CMH
13h 14m
1 stop
$304Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15
Frontier Logo
7:00 pm - 5:34 pm
CMH
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SFO
25h 34m
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Frontier Logo
9:20 pm - 9:43 am
SFO
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CMH
57h 23m
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$305Frontier
Sun, Apr 19 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:51 pm - 10:37 am
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SFO
18h 46m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
9:04 pm - 6:38 pm
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CMH
18h 34m
1 stop
$306Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 18

Southwest flights from Columbus to San Francisco

Our best Southwest deals on Columbus to San Francisco flight tickets
Southwest
Apr 29
CMH7:15 amColumbus
6h 45m
1 stop
SFO11:00 amSan Francisco
May 5
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
9h 40m
2 stops
CMH11:10 pmColumbus
$314
Southwest
Apr 15
CMH8:40 amColumbus
7h 25m
1 stop
SFO1:05 pmSan Francisco
Apr 22
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
8h 45m
2 stops
CMH11:10 pmColumbus
$318
Southwest
Apr 9
CMH8:00 pmColumbus
7h 20m
1 stop
SFO12:20 amSan Francisco
Apr 13
SFO1:15 pmSan Francisco
7h 35m
1 stop
CMH11:50 pmColumbus
$323

United Airlines flights from Columbus to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Columbus to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 16
CMH5:30 amColumbus
8h 08m
1 stop
SFO10:38 amSan Francisco
Apr 25
SFO2:05 pmSan Francisco
4h 54m
CMH9:59 pmColumbus
$299
United Airlines
Apr 29
CMH8:05 pmColumbus
7h 34m
1 stop
SFO12:39 amSan Francisco
May 5
SFO5:00 amSan Francisco
6h 33m
1 stop
CMH2:33 pmColumbus
$309
United Airlines
Apr 3
CMH3:34 pmColumbus
8h 33m
1 stop
SFO9:07 pmSan Francisco
Apr 10
SFO2:05 pmSan Francisco
4h 54m
CMH9:59 pmColumbus
$315

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ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 3/17

1:07 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

10:38 pm-11:42 am

1 stop10h 04m

$296

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 5/1

6:35 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops31h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

6:00 am-11:05 am

2 stops26h 05m

$297
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 4/16

5:30 am-10:38 am

1 stop8h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

2:05 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

$299

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 3/19

7:33 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

10:38 pm-11:42 am

1 stop10h 04m

$300

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 4/7

8:03 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop26h 16m

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

9:05 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop18h 14m

$301

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Mon 4/13

7:14 pm-12:28 am

1 stop8h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

2:47 pm-7:33 pm

2 stops25h 46m

$302

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 4/21

7:30 pm-9:27 am

1 stop16h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

9:00 am-6:21 pm

1 stop30h 21m

$303

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 4/14

6:05 am-11:25 pm

2 stops20h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

10:38 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$304

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sun 4/19

7:00 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop25h 34m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

9:20 pm-9:43 am

2 stops57h 23m

$305

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Mon 3/16

6:51 pm-10:37 am

1 stop18h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

9:04 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop18h 34m

$306

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of April, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $387.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Columbus to San Francisco is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $523. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $840.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest Columbus to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the afternoon for as low as $540. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $898.

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Columbus when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $404 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Columbus for as low as $346 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

5h 06m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The fastest flight from Columbus to San Francisco takes 5h 06m
Direct flights go from Columbus to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport in San Francisco. From Columbus there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).
  • How far is Columbus to San Francisco by plane?

    The distance between Columbus and San Francisco is about 2106.9 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 5h 06m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from Columbus to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Columbus to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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FrontierPriceFrom $124Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,041 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $204Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,399 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $211Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,268 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $229Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,310 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,404 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $326Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,895 reviews
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