$92 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Columbus (CMH)

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Popular airlines from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Columbus (SFO-CMH)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $92 for one-way flights and $179 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Thu, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 17
SFO
San Francisco
CMH
Columbus
$179 Roundtrip, just found
$179
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 9 from San Francisco to Columbus, returning Fri, Oct 17, priced at $179 just found
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Jan 6
SFO
San Francisco
CMH
Columbus
$183 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$183
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 16 from San Francisco to Columbus, returning Tue, Jan 6, priced at $183 found 9 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 28
SFO
San Francisco
CMH
Columbus
$187 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 21 from San Francisco to Columbus, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $187 found 2 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Sat, Feb 14
SFO
San Francisco
CMH
Columbus
$193 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$193
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 28 from San Francisco to Columbus, returning Sat, Feb 14, priced at $193 found 1 day ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 28
SFO
San Francisco
CMH
Columbus
$195 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$195
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 21 from San Francisco to Columbus, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $195 found 2 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Dec 25 - Wed, Jan 7
SFO
San Francisco
CMH
Columbus
$198 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$198
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 25 from San Francisco to Columbus, returning Wed, Jan 7, priced at $198 found 1 day ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Oct 29 - Fri, Oct 31
SFO
San Francisco
CMH
Columbus
$200 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$200
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from San Francisco to Columbus, returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $200 found 2 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 10
SFO
San Francisco
CMH
Columbus
$277 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$277
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from San Francisco to Columbus, returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $277 found 4 days ago
Delta
Sat, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 19
SFO
San Francisco
CMH
Columbus
$277 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$277
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Jan 17 from San Francisco to Columbus, returning Mon, Jan 19, priced at $277 found 1 hour ago
United
Sat, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 14
SFO
San Francisco
CMH
Columbus
$289 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$289
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Oct 11 from San Francisco to Columbus, returning Tue, Oct 14, priced at $289 found 15 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Columbus (CMH)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $158 - $568 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Columbus

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to John Glenn Columbus Intl. CMH. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 10 minutes. Flights from $398
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center10 min
Flights from $398
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Columbus (CMH)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$179
Distance
2115 mi
Average flight time
7 hours 43 mins

San Francisco to Columbus Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Columbus

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Columbus are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Columbus with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Columbus: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Columbus

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Francisco to Columbus in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $92 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Francisco to Columbus flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Francisco to Columbus airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

*Terms apply.

 

Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) cost?
Get a cheap one-way flight from $92 or cheap return flight from $179 from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)?
Planning your trip for October is a good way to save, as it's the cheapest month for flights between SFO and CMH. You'll typically find the lowest prices during the off-season.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)?
Use the filters on Expedia to compare airlines and find the most affordable carrier that'll fly you from SFO to CMH. Then, sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to score a good deal.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)?
There are no daily nonstop flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH). But you can book flights with layovers. Filter your search results on Expedia to include one or more stops, and you'll be on your way in no time.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to CMH?
Usually you'll find the widest variety of flight choices on a Friday. Tuesdays tend to be the quietest.* However, this can vary depending on the time of year, carrier and other factors.*Busiest/quietest day to travel is based on Expedia flight demand through January to December 2024.
What airline has the least delays from SFO to CMH?
Consider traveling with United Airlines if you'd like to fly straight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) without any holdups. This carrier has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 85%. Want to get notified of any changes? You can check your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)?
To avoid possible delays on the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) route, travel before 3 PM. Flights after this time have a 22% higher chance of being canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from SFO to CMH just before your journey is typically more expensive. However, if there's some wiggle room with your schedule, you could snag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to CMH flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a SFO to CMH flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better yet, having everything in one convenient place takes the hassle out of planning your trip. Just secure your flights and select from our wide range of stays, then customize your trip with extras like tours, activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)?
Typically, you can cancel or modify your SFO to CMH flight. However, additional charges may apply, especially if you booked more than 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's rules and fees on flight changes, or if you'd like further details, go to our Customer Service portal.

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