Cheap flights from Columbus to San Francisco
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Columbus to San Francisco and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $250 | Frontier1 stop7 hrFri, Aug 21 — Thu, Aug 27 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to San Francisco is currently $250 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $125 | Frontier1 stop7 hrWed, Aug 26 | The cheapest one-way flight from Columbus to San Francisco is currently $125 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $349 | UnitedNonstop6 hrThu, Aug 13 — Thu, Aug 20 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Columbus to San Francisco is currently $349 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $414 | Frontier1 stop8 hrFri, Jun 26 — Sun, Jun 28 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Columbus to San Francisco is currently $414 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $866 | Frontier1 stop8 hrMon, Jun 22 — Sun, Jun 28 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Columbus to San Francisco is currently $866 |
| Fastest flight | 5 hr 6 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Columbus to San Francisco takes 5 hr 6 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Columbus to San Francisco per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to San Francisco is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
| October Cheapest | Typical prices: $190–370 |
|---|---|
| June Most expensive | Typical prices: $320–460 |
Popular airlines from Columbus to San Francisco
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Columbus to San Francisco in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- UnitedNonstopfrom $349Typical price: $305–52012 weekly nonstop flightsCMH - SFOEvery day662 weekly connecting flightsCMH - SFOEvery day
- Americanfrom $369Typical price: $305–560431 weekly connecting flightsCMH - SFOEvery day
- Deltafrom $369Typical price: $305–650379 weekly connecting flightsCMH - SFOEvery day
- Southwestfrom $369Typical price: $305–520357 weekly connecting flightsCMH - SFOEvery day
- Frontierfrom $250Typical price: $225–54022 weekly connecting flightsCMH - SFOEvery day
- Alaskafrom $329Typical price: $410–93021 weekly connecting flightsCMH - SFOEvery day
Popular airports near Columbus
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Columbus center and popularity with travelers.
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)ColumbusUnited States14 min6 mi
- Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)ColumbusUnited States21 min11 mi
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)DetroitUnited States3 hr 11 min156 mi
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)CincinnatiUnited States1 hr 53 min109 mi
Popular airports near San Francisco
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from San Francisco center and popularity with travelers.
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)San FranciscoUnited States19 min11 mi
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)OaklandUnited States27 min11 mi
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF)SacramentoUnited States1 hr 33 min78 mi
- San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)San JoseUnited States51 min39 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 $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $125.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
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 Aug 13 to Aug 20.
- The cheapest American flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $369, flying from Aug 20 to Aug 26.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $369, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 19.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $250, flying from Aug 21 to Aug 27.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $329, flying from Sep 17 to Sep 23.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to San Francisco starts at $250 from Fri, Aug 21 to Thu, Aug 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $125 and departs on Wed, Aug 26.
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.
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 12 nonstop flights and 662 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:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 12 nonstop flights and 662 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 431 connecting flights per week. American flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- Delta offers 379 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- Southwest offers 357 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- Frontier offers 22 connecting flights per week. Frontier 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).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $125.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
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 Aug 13 to Aug 20.
- The cheapest American flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $369, flying from Aug 20 to Aug 26.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $369, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 19.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $250, flying from Aug 21 to Aug 27.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Columbus to San Francisco is $329, flying from Sep 17 to Sep 23.
United flies direct from Columbus to San Francisco.
- There are 12 United direct flights from Columbus to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and San Francisco at price $414 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28.
United flies direct from Columbus to San Francisco.
- There are 12 United direct flights from Columbus to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
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, Aug 13 to Thu, Aug 20 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 $866 from Mon, Jun 22 to Sun, Jun 28 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Columbus and San Francisco start at $250 from Fri, Aug 21 to Thu, Aug 27.
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.
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 $414 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and San Francisco at price $414 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28.
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.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Popular trips from Columbus
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- Las Vegas$261Aug 10 — Aug 181 stop7 hr 42 minFrontier
- Seattle$314Aug 16 — Aug 251 stop9 hr 18 minUnited
- Athens$833Nov 8 — Nov 171 stop14 hr 5 minAir Canada, United
- Boston$247Sep 6 — Sep 121 stop2 hr 4 minAmerican
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