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

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Columbus to San Francisco and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$255	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to San Francisco is currently $255
Cheapest one-way flight	$110	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Columbus to San Francisco is currently $110
Cheapest nonstop flights	$349	United Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Columbus to San Francisco is currently $349
Last-minute weekend getaway	$350	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Columbus to San Francisco is currently $350
Cheapest business class flights	$513	Frontier 1 stop 17 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Columbus to San Francisco is currently $513

Fastest flight	5 hr 6 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Columbus to San Francisco takes 5 hr 6 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to San Francisco is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $190–370
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $305–510

Popular airlines from Columbus to San Francisco

United

Nonstop

from $349

Typical price: $295–495

7 weekly nonstop flights

CMH - SFO Every day

733 weekly connecting flights

CMH - SFO Every day
American

from $342

Typical price: $305–530

382 weekly connecting flights

CMH - SFO Every day
Southwest

from $369

Typical price: $305–500

346 weekly connecting flights

CMH - SFO Every day
Delta

from $359

Typical price: $300–620

316 weekly connecting flights

CMH - SFO Every day
Alaska

from $439

Typical price: $395–850

21 weekly connecting flights

CMH - SFO Every day
Frontier

from $210

Typical price: $225–530

14 weekly connecting flights

CMH - SFO Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Columbus

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

Columbus United States 14 min 6 mi
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

Columbus United States 21 min 11 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Detroit United States 3 hr 10 min 156 mi
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

Cincinnati United States 1 hr 54 min 109 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Columbus to San Francisco are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $190 to $370.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $255. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $110.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
The cheapest American flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $342, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $359, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $439, flying from May 4 to May 10.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $210, flying from May 11 to May 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to San Francisco starts at $255 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $110 and departs on Fri, Jun 5.

5 hr 6 min is the shortest flight time from Columbus to San Francisco.

Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Columbus to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Columbus to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Columbus to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 733 connecting flights per week. United flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Columbus to San Francisco are:

American offers 382 connecting flights per week. American flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Southwest offers 346 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Delta offers 316 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Frontier offers 14 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Columbus and San Francisco.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $255. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $110.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
The cheapest American flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $342, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $359, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $439, flying from May 4 to May 10.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $210, flying from May 11 to May 18.

United flies direct from Columbus to San Francisco.

There are 7 United direct flights from Columbus to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and San Francisco at price $350 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

United flies direct from Columbus to San Francisco.

There are 7 United direct flights from Columbus to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Columbus to San Francisco on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Columbus and San Francisco start at $349 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 1 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Columbus to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Columbus and San Francisco start at $513 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Columbus and San Francisco start at $255 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 11.

To book business class trips from Columbus to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Columbus and San Francisco starts at $350 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and San Francisco at price $350 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Columbus to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.