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7:58 pm - 12:24 amCMH-SFO
7h 26m1 stop
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6:24 am - 7:03 pmSFO-CMH
9h 39m1 stop
$283Frontier
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Sun, Dec 21 - Sun, Dec 28
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6:26 pm - 12:28 amCMH-SFO
9h 02m1 stop
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11:20 pm - 10:58 amSFO-CMH
8h 38m1 stop
$287Frontier
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Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
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8:53 am - 11:05 amCMH-SFO
5h 12mnonstop
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2:20 pm - 10:14 pmSFO-CMH
4h 54mnonstop
$289United Airlines
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Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:30 pmCMH-SFO
10h 30m1 stop
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12:50 am - 10:50 amSFO-CMH
7h 00m1 stop
$294American Airlines
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Sun, Feb 22 - Tue, Feb 24
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8:00 am - 2:00 pmCMH-SFO
9h 00m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 6:27 pmSFO-CMH
19h 47m1 stop
$295Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 10
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6:25 pm - 10:31 amCMH-SFO
19h 06m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 5:13 pmSFO-CMH
18h 33m1 stop
$296Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 20
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6:05 pm - 10:20 pmCMH-SFO
7h 15m1 stop
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8:20 am - 10:15 pmSFO-CMH
10h 55m2 stops
$299Southwest
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sat, Jan 31
Delta Logo
12:40 pm - 5:43 pmCMH-SFO
8h 03m1 stop
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10:30 am - 12:03 amSFO-CMH
10h 33m2 stops
$301Delta
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Thu, Jan 22 - Tue, Feb 10
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6:25 pm - 10:31 amCMH-SFO
19h 06m1 stop
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6:15 am - 7:20 pmSFO-CMH
10h 05m1 stop
$302Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 9
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8:00 am - 6:28 pmCMH-SFO
13h 28m2 stops
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7:00 am - 6:27 pmSFO-CMH
8h 27m1 stop
$303Alaska Airlines
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Delta flights from Columbus to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on Columbus to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
Jan 21
CMH6:25 amColumbus
10h 18m
2 stops
SFO1:43 pmSan Francisco
Feb 10
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
10h 33m
2 stops
CMH12:03 amColumbus
$294
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Delta
Jan 22
CMH4:33 pmColumbus
9h 52m
1 stop
SFO11:25 pmSan Francisco
Jan 25
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
10h 33m
2 stops
CMH12:03 amColumbus
$301
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Delta
Dec 18
CMH11:04 amColumbus
10h 00m
1 stop
SFO6:04 pmSan Francisco
Jan 10
SFO10:54 pmSan Francisco
7h 54m
1 stop
CMH9:48 amColumbus
$309
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Alaska Airlines flights from Columbus to San Francisco

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Alaska Airlines
Jan 21
CMH8:00 amColumbus
9h 00m
1 stop
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
Feb 10
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
19h 47m
1 stop
CMH6:27 pmColumbus
$295
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Alaska Airlines
Feb 4
CMH8:00 amColumbus
13h 28m
2 stops
SFO6:28 pmSan Francisco
Feb 5
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
8h 27m
1 stop
CMH6:27 pmColumbus
$303
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Alaska Airlines
Dec 10
CMH6:43 pmColumbus
19h 17m
1 stop
SFO11:00 amSan Francisco
Dec 11
SFO8:31 pmSan Francisco
18h 16m
1 stop
CMH5:47 pmColumbus
$348
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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 26, 2025.
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ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sun 12/21

7:58 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 12/28

6:24 am-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$283

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 1/16

6:26 pm-12:28 am

1 stop9h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

11:20 pm-10:58 am

1 stop8h 38m

$287

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 5/7

8:53 am-11:05 am

Nonstop5h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

2:20 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

$289

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sun 2/22

5:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

12:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 00m

$294

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

7:40 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop19h 47m

$295

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 4/14

6:25 pm-10:31 am

1 stop19h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

7:40 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$296

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 1/28

6:05 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

8:20 am-10:15 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$299

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 1/22

12:40 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop8h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

10:30 am-12:03 am

2 stops10h 33m

$301

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Mon 4/6

6:25 pm-10:31 am

1 stop19h 06m

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

6:15 am-7:20 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$302

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 2/4

8:00 am-6:28 pm

2 stops13h 28m

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-6:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$303

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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 $396 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 6h 50m.

  • 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.

Best airlines flying from Columbus to San Francisco

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FrontierPriceFrom $130Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,099 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $204Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,038 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $233Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,254 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $236Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,999 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $293Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,046 reviews
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