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3:33 pm - 9:31 pmCMH-SFO
8h 58m1 stop
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2:20 pm - 10:14 pmSFO-CMH
4h 54mnonstop
$295United Airlines
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Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 3
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6:43 pm - 11:59 pmCMH-SFO
8h 16m1 stop
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12:22 pm - 5:47 pmSFO-CMH
26h 25m1 stop
$296Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 10
United Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 7:19 pmCMH-SFO
7h 54m1 stop
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4:24 pm - 11:59 pmSFO-CMH
4h 35mnonstop
$299United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 7
Delta Logo
10:28 am - 5:49 pmCMH-SFO
10h 21m2 stops
Delta Logo
12:40 am - 9:52 amSFO-CMH
6h 12m1 stop
$301Delta
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Fri, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 11
United Airlines Logo
4:43 pm - 9:31 pmCMH-SFO
7h 48m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:45 am - 10:59 amSFO-CMH
7h 14m1 stop
$304United Airlines
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Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:43 pm - 11:59 pmCMH-SFO
8h 16m1 stop
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7:25 pm - 5:47 pmSFO-CMH
19h 22m1 stop
$308Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 2:47 pmCMH-SFO
10h 47m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:40 am - 9:53 amSFO-CMH
6h 13m1 stop
$309Delta
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Fri, Dec 12 - Fri, Jan 9
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 2:20 pmCMH-SFO
11h 15m2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:00 pm - 10:30 pmSFO-CMH
6h 30m1 stop
$314Southwest
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Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:36 pmCMH-SFO
9h 36m1 stop
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6:30 pm - 9:48 amSFO-CMH
12h 18m2 stops
$316Delta
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Fri, Dec 12 - Sat, Jan 10
Southwest Logo
11:40 am - 8:00 pmCMH-SFO
11h 20m2 stops
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10:00 am - 1:20 amSFO-CMH
12h 20m1 stop
$320Southwest
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 14

United Airlines flights from Columbus to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Columbus to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 29
CMH3:33 pmColumbus
8h 58m
1 stop
SFO9:31 pmSan Francisco
May 3
SFO2:20 pmSan Francisco
4h 54m
CMH10:14 pmColumbus
$295
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United Airlines
Mar 4
CMH2:25 pmColumbus
7h 54m
1 stop
SFO7:19 pmSan Francisco
Mar 7
SFO4:24 pmSan Francisco
4h 35m
CMH11:59 pmColumbus
$299
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United Airlines
May 1
CMH4:43 pmColumbus
7h 48m
1 stop
SFO9:31 pmSan Francisco
May 8
SFO12:45 amSan Francisco
7h 14m
1 stop
CMH10:59 amColumbus
$304
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Alaska Airlines flights from Columbus to San Francisco

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Alaska Airlines
Dec 7
CMH6:43 pmColumbus
8h 16m
1 stop
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
Dec 10
SFO12:22 pmSan Francisco
26h 25m
1 stop
CMH5:47 pmColumbus
$296
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Alaska Airlines
Dec 5
CMH6:43 pmColumbus
8h 16m
1 stop
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
Dec 8
SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco
19h 22m
1 stop
CMH5:47 pmColumbus
$308
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Alaska Airlines
Dec 4
CMH6:43 pmColumbus
8h 16m
1 stop
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
Dec 9
SFO2:21 pmSan Francisco
24h 26m
1 stop
CMH5:47 pmColumbus
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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated November 16, 2025.
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ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 4/29

3:33 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop8h 58m

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

2:20 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

$295

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sun 12/7

6:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

12:22 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$296

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 3/4

2:25 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop7h 54m

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

4:24 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$299

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 1/9

10:28 am-5:49 pm

2 stops10h 21m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

12:40 am-9:52 am

1 stop6h 12m

$301

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 5/1

4:43 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

12:45 am-10:59 am

1 stop7h 14m

$304

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 12/5

6:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

7:25 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop19h 22m

$308

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 12/12

7:00 am-2:47 pm

1 stop10h 47m

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

12:40 am-9:53 am

1 stop6h 13m

$309

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 2/18

6:05 am-2:20 pm

2 stops11h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

1:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$314

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 12/12

6:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

6:30 pm-9:48 am

2 stops12h 18m

$316

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 3/11

11:40 am-8:00 pm

2 stops11h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

10:00 am-1:20 am

1 stop12h 20m

$320

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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 February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $372.

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 Friday when prices can be found for as low as $542. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $824.

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 at noon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco at noon for as low as $396. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $909.

What is the cheapest Columbus to San Francisco flight route?

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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 $397 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 $324 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Columbus to San Francisco flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Columbus to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time

5h 12m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The fastest flight from Columbus to San Francisco takes 5h 12m
Direct flights go from Columbus to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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  • 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 12m.

  • 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 $130Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,106 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,050 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $233Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,244 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $237Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,007 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $297Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,015 reviews
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