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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Columbus from $98

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American Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 9:31 am
SFO
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CMH
7h 01m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:43 pm - 11:10 pm
CMH
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SFO
8h 27m
1 stop
$197American Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9
American Airlines Logo
12:31 pm - 11:27 pm
SFO
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CMH
7h 56m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:58 pm - 11:14 pm
CMH
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SFO
9h 16m
1 stop
$205American Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 18
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 10:51 am
SFO
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CMH
8h 16m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:58 pm - 11:14 pm
CMH
-
SFO
9h 16m
1 stop
$231American Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 18
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10:58 pm - 11:32 pm
SFO
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CMH
21h 34m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:17 am - 9:39 pm
CMH
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SFO
13h 22m
1 stop
$234Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Fri, Feb 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:58 pm - 10:44 am
SFO
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CMH
32h 46m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:08 pm - 8:09 pm
CMH
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SFO
27h 01m
1 stop
$235Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Mar 5
Frontier Logo
10:38 pm - 11:42 am
SFO
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CMH
10h 04m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:33 pm - 8:09 pm
CMH
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SFO
27h 36m
1 stop
$238Frontier
Mon, Mar 23 - Thu, Mar 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:58 pm - 10:44 am
SFO
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CMH
32h 46m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:54 am - 9:39 pm
CMH
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SFO
13h 45m
1 stop
$239Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 20
Frontier Logo
10:38 pm - 2:41 pm
SFO
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CMH
13h 03m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:18 pm - 12:22 am
CMH
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SFO
7h 04m
1 stop
$242Frontier
Wed, Apr 29 - Mon, May 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:23 pm
SFO
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CMH
10h 08m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:39 am - 7:14 pm
CMH
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SFO
34h 35m
2 stops
$245Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 7:24 pm
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CMH
10h 09m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:08 pm - 8:09 pm
CMH
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SFO
27h 01m
1 stop
$247Frontier
Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Mar 5

Frontier flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to Columbus Airport flight tickets
Frontier
Mar 23
SFO10:38 pmSan Francisco
10h 04m
1 stop
CMH11:42 amColumbus
Mar 26
CMH7:33 pmColumbus
27h 36m
1 stop
SFO8:09 pmSan Francisco
$238
Frontier
Apr 29
SFO10:38 pmSan Francisco
13h 03m
1 stop
CMH2:41 pmColumbus
May 4
CMH8:18 pmColumbus
7h 04m
1 stop
SFO12:22 amSan Francisco
$242
Frontier
Feb 15
SFO6:15 amSan Francisco
10h 09m
1 stop
CMH7:24 pmColumbus
Mar 5
CMH8:08 pmColumbus
27h 01m
1 stop
SFO8:09 pmSan Francisco
$247

Southwest flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport

Our best Southwest deals on San Francisco to Columbus Airport flight tickets
Southwest
Feb 24
SFO8:15 amSan Francisco
10h 45m
2 stops
CMH10:00 pmColumbus
Feb 26
CMH9:00 amColumbus
9h 50m
1 stop
SFO3:50 pmSan Francisco
$336
Southwest
Feb 18
SFO7:40 amSan Francisco
10h 25m
2 stops
CMH9:05 pmColumbus
Feb 24
CMH6:05 amColumbus
7h 25m
1 stop
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
$354
Southwest
Feb 18
SFO7:40 amSan Francisco
10h 25m
2 stops
CMH9:05 pmColumbus
Feb 24
CMH8:50 amColumbus
9h 05m
2 stops
SFO2:55 pmSan Francisco
$383

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport 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 February 4, 2026.
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SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

11:30 pm-9:31 am

1 stop7h 01m

Columbus

Mon 3/9

5:43 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$197

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

12:31 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Columbus

Wed 2/18

4:58 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$205

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

11:35 pm-10:51 am

1 stop8h 16m

Columbus

Wed 2/18

4:58 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$231

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

10:58 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops21h 34m

Columbus

Fri 2/27

11:17 am-9:39 pm

1 stop13h 22m

$234

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

10:58 pm-10:44 am

2 stops32h 46m

Columbus

Thu 3/5

8:08 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop27h 01m

$235

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

10:38 pm-11:42 am

1 stop10h 04m

Columbus

Thu 3/26

7:33 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop27h 36m

$238

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

10:58 pm-10:44 am

2 stops32h 46m

Columbus

Fri 2/20

10:54 am-9:39 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$239

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

10:38 pm-2:41 pm

1 stop13h 03m

Columbus

Mon 5/4

8:18 pm-12:22 am

1 stop7h 04m

$242

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

6:15 am-7:23 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Columbus

Mon 3/9

11:39 am-7:14 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$245

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

6:15 am-7:24 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Columbus

Thu 3/5

8:08 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop27h 01m

$247

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport from San Francisco, with most prices found around $351. If you are unable to visit Columbus Airport during the month of August, then departing from San Francisco during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $381.

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

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Columbus Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $453. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $549. 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 $433. Flights to Columbus Airport are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $523. 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 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 $428 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 $353 on momondo.

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

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

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

As of February 2026, prices for San Francisco to Columbus Airport flights are approximately 6% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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

$274

Fastest flight time

4h 35m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Columbus Airport from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $274. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Columbus Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $370.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport takes 4h 35m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Columbus Airport every day.
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  • How far is San Francisco to Columbus by plane?

    San Francisco and Columbus are 2112.1 mi apart from one another. 4h 35m 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.

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  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Columbus Airport

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FrontierPriceFrom $159Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,052 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $191Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,144 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $204Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,222 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $299Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,236 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $302Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,274 reviews
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