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Frontier Logo
8:08 pm - 12:28 am
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SFO
7h 20m
1 stop
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11:00 pm - 10:32 am
SFO
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CMH
8h 32m
1 stop
$170Frontier
Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 21
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11:17 am - 9:39 pm
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SFO
13h 22m
1 stop
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9:04 pm - 6:38 pm
SFO
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CMH
18h 34m
1 stop
$180Frontier
Fri, Feb 27 - Sat, Mar 14
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8:08 pm - 12:28 am
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SFO
7h 20m
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8:48 am - 7:24 pm
SFO
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CMH
7h 36m
1 stop
$190Frontier
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
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8:08 pm - 8:09 pm
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SFO
27h 01m
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10:38 pm - 1:56 pm
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CMH
12h 18m
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$218Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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8:08 pm - 12:28 am
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SFO
7h 20m
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10:38 pm - 1:56 pm
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CMH
12h 18m
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$219Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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7:33 pm - 12:29 am
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SFO
7h 56m
1 stop
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10:38 pm - 1:56 pm
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CMH
12h 18m
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$220Frontier
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 23
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11:19 am - 9:39 pm
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SFO
13h 20m
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8:18 pm - 10:32 am
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35h 14m
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$223Frontier
Mon, Feb 23 - Fri, Feb 27
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8:08 pm - 8:09 pm
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SFO
27h 01m
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6:00 am - 10:44 am
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25h 44m
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$226Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 10
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12:03 pm - 10:01 pm
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6:15 am - 7:28 pm
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$229Frontier
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8:15 pm - 7:53 am
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14h 38m
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11:13 am - 6:34 pm
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28h 21m
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$231Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13

Southwest flights from Columbus to San Francisco

Our best Southwest deals on Columbus to San Francisco flight tickets
Southwest
Feb 1
CMH6:35 amColumbus
7h 40m
1 stop
SFO11:15 amSan Francisco
Feb 5
SFO12:10 pmSan Francisco
8h 15m
1 stop
CMH11:25 pmColumbus
$318
Southwest
Mar 20
CMH7:10 amColumbus
6h 45m
1 stop
SFO10:55 amSan Francisco
Mar 25
SFO11:00 amSan Francisco
9h 25m
2 stops
CMH11:25 pmColumbus
$323
Southwest
Feb 28
CMH6:30 amColumbus
7h 45m
1 stop
SFO11:15 amSan Francisco
Mar 15
SFO9:20 pmSan Francisco
11h 35m
1 stop
CMH11:55 amColumbus
$324

Frontier flights from Columbus to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Columbus to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Feb 19
CMH8:08 pmColumbus
7h 20m
1 stop
SFO12:28 amSan Francisco
Feb 21
SFO11:00 pmSan Francisco
8h 32m
1 stop
CMH10:32 amColumbus
$170
Frontier
Feb 27
CMH11:17 amColumbus
13h 22m
1 stop
SFO9:39 pmSan Francisco
Mar 14
SFO9:04 pmSan Francisco
18h 34m
1 stop
CMH6:38 pmColumbus
$180
Frontier
Feb 27
CMH11:17 amColumbus
13h 22m
1 stop
SFO9:39 pmSan Francisco
Mar 2
SFO8:48 amSan Francisco
7h 40m
1 stop
CMH7:28 pmColumbus
$190

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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 January 13, 2026.
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ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 2/19

8:08 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

11:00 pm-10:32 am

1 stop8h 32m

$170

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 2/27

11:17 am-9:39 pm

1 stop13h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

9:04 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop18h 34m

$180

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 2/19

8:08 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

8:48 am-7:24 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$190

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 3/5

8:08 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop27h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

10:38 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop12h 18m

$218

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 3/5

8:08 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

10:38 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop12h 18m

$219

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 3/12

7:33 pm-12:29 am

1 stop7h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

10:38 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop12h 18m

$220

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Mon 2/23

11:19 am-9:39 pm

1 stop13h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

8:18 pm-10:32 am

2 stops35h 14m

$223

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 3/5

8:08 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop27h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-10:44 am

2 stops25h 44m

$226

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Mon 2/9

12:03 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops36h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

6:15 am-7:28 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$229

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 4/9

8:15 pm-7:53 am

1 stop14h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

11:13 am-6:34 pm

1 stop28h 21m

$231

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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 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 Friday when prices can be found for as low as $534. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $804.

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 $527. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $848.

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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 $399 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 $340 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

5h 02m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The fastest flight from Columbus to San Francisco takes 5h 02m
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 02m.

  • 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 $133Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,056 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,118 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $229Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,257 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $236Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,040 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $291Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,156 reviews
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