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United Airlines Logo
8:07 pm - 1:28 am
CMH
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SFO
8h 21m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:43 am - 11:01 am
SFO
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CMH
7h 18m
1 stop
$309United Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:06 am
CMH
-
SFO
5h 06mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 5:04 am
SFO
-
CMH
4h 54mnonstop
$310United Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 10
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:07 am
CMH
-
SFO
5h 07mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 9:59 pm
SFO
-
CMH
4h 54mnonstop
$311United Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Sat, Apr 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:51 pm - 10:37 am
CMH
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SFO
18h 46m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:55 pm
SFO
-
CMH
8h 25m
1 stop
$313Alaska Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 6
Frontier Logo
10:54 am - 9:39 pm
CMH
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SFO
13h 45m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 7:24 pm
SFO
-
CMH
10h 09m
1 stop
$314Frontier
Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 15
Delta Logo
2:00 pm - 11:46 pm
CMH
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SFO
12h 46m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:45 pm - 11:36 am
SFO
-
CMH
8h 51m
1 stop
$316Delta
Wed, May 13 - Mon, May 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:39 am - 9:39 pm
CMH
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SFO
40h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 10:32 am
SFO
-
CMH
8h 32m
1 stop
$317Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Sat, Feb 21
Frontier Logo
8:08 pm - 12:28 am
CMH
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SFO
31h 20m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:40 pm - 8:30 am
SFO
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CMH
30h 50m
2 stops
$319Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 22
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:12 am
CMH
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SFO
5h 12mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:56 pm - 10:00 am
SFO
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CMH
7h 04m
1 stop
$320United Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
United Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 3:51 pm
CMH
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SFO
9h 46m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:24 pm - 11:59 pm
SFO
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CMH
4h 35mnonstop
$321United Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8

Delta flights from Columbus to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on Columbus to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
May 13
CMH2:20 pmColumbus
8h 15m
1 stop
SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco
May 18
SFO11:45 pmSan Francisco
10h 17m
1 stop
CMH1:02 pmColumbus
$309
Delta
May 13
CMH2:00 pmColumbus
12h 46m
2 stops
SFO11:46 pmSan Francisco
May 19
SFO2:25 pmSan Francisco
6h 32m
1 stop
CMH11:57 pmColumbus
$316
Delta
Mar 4
CMH6:23 amColumbus
10h 25m
2 stops
SFO1:48 pmSan Francisco
Mar 11
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
10h 29m
2 stops
CMH11:59 pmColumbus
$324

United Airlines flights from Columbus to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Columbus to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Jun 5
CMH7:00 amColumbus
5h 06m
SFO9:06 amSan Francisco
Jun 10
SFO9:10 pmSan Francisco
4h 54m
CMH5:04 amColumbus
$310
United Airlines
Apr 6
CMH7:00 amColumbus
5h 07m
SFO9:07 amSan Francisco
Apr 11
SFO2:05 pmSan Francisco
4h 54m
CMH9:59 pmColumbus
$311
United Airlines
May 13
CMH7:00 amColumbus
5h 12m
SFO9:12 amSan Francisco
May 17
SFO11:56 pmSan Francisco
7h 04m
1 stop
CMH10:00 amColumbus
$320

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ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 3/4

8:07 pm-1:28 am

1 stop8h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

12:43 am-11:01 am

1 stop7h 18m

$309

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 6/5

7:00 am-9:06 am

Nonstop5h 06m

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

9:10 pm-5:04 am

Nonstop4h 54m

$310

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Mon 4/6

7:00 am-9:07 am

Nonstop5h 07m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

2:05 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

$311

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Mon 3/2

6:51 pm-10:37 am

1 stop18h 46m

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

6:30 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$313

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Fri 2/13

10:54 am-9:39 pm

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

6:15 am-7:24 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$314

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 5/13

2:00 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops12h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

11:45 pm-11:36 am

1 stop8h 51m

$316

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 2/12

8:39 am-9:39 pm

2 stops40h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

11:00 pm-10:32 am

1 stop8h 32m

$317

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Thu 3/5

8:08 pm-12:28 am

1 stop31h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

10:40 pm-8:30 am

2 stops30h 50m

$319

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 5/13

7:00 am-9:12 am

Nonstop5h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

11:56 pm-10:00 am

1 stop7h 04m

$320

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Wed 3/4

9:05 am-3:51 pm

1 stop9h 46m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

4:24 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$321

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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 $381.

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 $541. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $805.

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 $529. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $894.

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 $400 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 $338 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 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).
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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 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.

Best airlines flying from Columbus to San Francisco

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FrontierPriceFrom $133Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,056 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $188Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,126 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $204Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,207 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $229Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,267 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,215 reviews
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