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9:40 am - 8:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-CMH Columbus
8h 00m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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8:10 am - 1:37 pmCMH  Columbus-SFO San Francisco
8h 27m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$399Alaska Airlines
Fri, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 17
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9:40 am - 8:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-CMH Columbus
8h 00m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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8:10 am - 3:31 pmCMH  Columbus-SFO San Francisco
10h 21m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$399Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 17
Frontier Logo
11:55 pm - 5:54 pmSFO  San Francisco-CMH Columbus
14h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Frontier Logo
3:51 pm - 10:30 amCMH  Columbus-SFO San Francisco
21h 39m2 stops Orlando Denver Intl
$399Frontier
Wed, Jan 13 - Fri, Jan 15
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 6:06 pmSFO  San Francisco-CMH Columbus
8h 36m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
5:32 pm - 3:38 pmCMH  Columbus-SFO San Francisco
25h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$400Frontier
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
United Airlines Logo
11:10 pm - 10:02 amSFO  San Francisco-CMH Columbus
7h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 9:14 pmCMH  Columbus-SFO San Francisco
7h 26m1 stop Denver Intl
$402United Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 22
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 11:02 amSFO  San Francisco-CMH Columbus
7h 32m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
4:37 pm - 9:14 pmCMH  Columbus-SFO San Francisco
7h 37m1 stop Denver Intl
$402United Airlines
Sun, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 1
JetBlue Logo
8:00 am - 9:53 pmSFO  San Francisco-CMH Columbus
10h 53m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 1:03 pmCMH  Columbus-SFO San Francisco
10h 03m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$402JetBlue
Sun, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 14
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 9:26 pmSFO  San Francisco-CMH Columbus
9h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:29 am - 9:49 amCMH  Columbus-SFO San Francisco
7h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$407American Airlines
Fri, Dec 25 - Thu, Dec 31
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CMH Columbus
7h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:07 pm - 12:09 amCMH  Columbus-SFO San Francisco
10h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$407American Airlines
Fri, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 5
JetBlue Logo
8:00 am - 9:53 pmSFO  San Francisco-CMH Columbus
10h 53m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 1:03 pmCMH  Columbus-SFO San Francisco
10h 03m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$412JetBlue
Sat, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 13

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Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to Columbus Airport flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Jan 8
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
8h 00m
1 stop
CMH8:40 pmColumbus
Jan 17
CMH8:10 amColumbus
8h 27m
1 stop
SFO1:37 pmSan Francisco
$399
Alaska Airlines
Dec 7
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
10h 40m
1 stop
CMH8:40 pmColumbus
Dec 11
CMH8:10 amColumbus
10h 37m
1 stop
SFO3:47 pmSan Francisco
$409
Alaska Airlines
Dec 1
SFO9:45 pmSan Francisco
19h 55m
2 stops
CMH8:40 pmColumbus
Dec 8
CMH8:10 amColumbus
9h 02m
1 stop
SFO2:12 pmSan Francisco
$410

Southwest flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport

Our best Southwest deals on San Francisco to Columbus Airport flight tickets
Southwest
Jan 29
SFO10:55 amSan Francisco
6h 45m
1 stop
CMH8:40 pmColumbus
Feb 1
CMH2:20 pmColumbus
9h 40m
2 stops
SFO9:00 pmSan Francisco
$412
Southwest
Dec 31
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
6h 25m
1 stop
CMH3:25 pmColumbus
Jan 1
CMH6:10 amColumbus
9h 40m
2 stops
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
$423
Southwest
Dec 17
SFO10:40 amSan Francisco
9h 50m
2 stops
CMH11:30 pmColumbus
Dec 21
CMH7:00 pmColumbus
8h 30m
2 stops
SFO12:30 amSan Francisco
$428

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SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 1/8

9:40 am-8:40 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Columbus

Sun 1/17

8:10 am-1:37 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$399

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Mon 1/11

9:40 am-8:40 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Columbus

Sun 1/17

8:10 am-3:31 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$399

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 1/13

11:55 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop14h 59m

Columbus

Fri 1/15

3:51 pm-10:30 am

2 stops21h 39m

$399

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

6:30 am-6:06 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Columbus

Sun 12/6

5:32 pm-3:38 pm

1 stop25h 06m

$400

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 1/19

11:10 pm-10:02 am

1 stop7h 52m

Columbus

Fri 1/22

4:48 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$402
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sun 1/31

12:30 am-11:02 am

1 stop7h 32m

Columbus

Mon 2/1

4:37 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$402

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sun 2/7

8:00 am-9:53 pm

1 stop10h 53m

Columbus

Sun 2/14

6:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$402

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 12/25

9:00 am-9:26 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Columbus

Thu 12/31

5:29 am-9:49 am

1 stop7h 20m

$407

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 12/25

8:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Columbus

Tue 1/5

5:07 pm-12:09 am

1 stop10h 02m

$407

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO San Francisco - CMH Columbus

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sat 2/6

8:00 am-9:53 pm

1 stop10h 53m

Columbus

Sat 2/13

6:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$412

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Columbus Airport?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $488 to $871.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $399.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport from San Francisco, with most prices found around $393. If you are unable to visit Columbus Airport during the month of March, then departing from San Francisco during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $408.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Columbus Airport?

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Columbus Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $503. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $802. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Columbus Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Columbus Airport?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Francisco to Columbus Airport flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Columbus Airport in the evening for as low as $471. Flights to Columbus Airport are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $596. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Columbus flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Columbus Airport from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Columbus Airport for around $491 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Columbus Airport from San Francisco for as low as $419 on momondo.

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

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

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Columbus Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Columbus Airport flight.

How have San Francisco to Columbus Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for San Francisco to Columbus Airport flights are approximately 4% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Columbus Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$113

Fastest flight time

4h 38m

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The best one-way flight to Columbus Airport from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $113. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Columbus Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $399.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport takes 4h 38m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Columbus Airport every day.

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Columbus Airport

  • How far is San Francisco to Columbus by plane?

    San Francisco and Columbus are 2111.7 mi apart from one another. 4h 38m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Columbus Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Columbus Airport?

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Columbus Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Columbus Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Columbus Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Columbus Airport?

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Columbus Airport

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FrontierPriceFrom $125Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,511 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $250Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,232 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $298Free CancellationRating
7.1
3,065 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,214 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,702 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $329Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,469 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Columbus Airport

    Across 10 United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport this week, the average price was $529, with the best United Airlines deals starting from $329 round-trip. 10,469 users have rated United Airlines on momondo, with an average score of 7.3/10.

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