Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Columbus (CMH) from $91

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — CMH
May 3 — May 101

The best prices from San Francisco to Columbus are usually found in August or September, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Columbus (CMH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$283

One-way from

$158
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Columbus
One-way flight from San Francisco to Columbus

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Columbus Airport?

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 22% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 50 days in advance to save up to 64% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 50 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $414, or $536 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Columbus Airport?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Columbus Airport. Flights to Columbus Airport from San Francisco in August are about $456 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $266.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Columbus Airport (SFO - CMH)?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Columbus Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Frontier flights from San Francisco to Columbus

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between San Francisco and Columbus. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Frontier flights we've detected traveling from San Francisco to Columbus. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Tue 5/287:49 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Tue 6/49:19 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop14h 02mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$216
Mon 5/2712:59 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 20mFrontier
Tue 6/49:19 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop29h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$226
Thu 9/128:32 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Mon 9/169:46 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$258
Sat 5/2512:59 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 56mFrontier
Sun 6/29:55 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop29h 04mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$259
Thu 9/58:32 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Mon 9/99:46 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$264
Sat 5/119:06 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop20h 31mFrontier
Thu 5/309:24 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop13h 57mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$265
Sat 5/412:58 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 39mFrontier
Tue 5/79:27 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop25h 01mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$268
Wed 5/2212:59 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 25mFrontier
Tue 5/289:19 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop29h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$274
Sat 5/412:58 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 39mFrontier
Thu 5/99:27 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop25h 23mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$277

Cheap American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Columbus

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between San Francisco and Columbus. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights traveling from San Francisco to Columbus. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Wed 8/711:59 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/177:04 amCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$253
Tue 9/36:20 amSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/114:03 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$254
Sat 5/259:51 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/15:55 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$280
Thu 9/51:47 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/86:05 amCMH - SFO
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$295
Mon 5/277:06 amSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/295:55 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$305
Sat 5/41:54 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/103:36 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$365
Sun 5/511:59 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/94:37 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$366
Fri 5/1011:59 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/145:55 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$368
Wed 5/812:59 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/155:55 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$417

Cheap San Francisco to Columbus flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Columbus specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Prices were last updated on April 28, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Columbus in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 5/287:49 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Tue 6/49:19 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop14h 02mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$216
Mon 5/2712:59 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 20mFrontier
Tue 6/49:19 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop29h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$226
Sat 5/119:06 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop20h 31mFrontier
Tue 5/289:19 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop29h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$258
Sat 5/2512:59 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 56mFrontier
Sun 6/29:55 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop29h 04mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$259
Sat 5/119:06 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop20h 31mFrontier
Thu 5/309:24 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop13h 57mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$265
Sat 5/412:58 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 39mFrontier
Tue 5/79:27 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop25h 01mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$268
Wed 5/2212:59 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 25mFrontier
Tue 5/289:19 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop29h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$274
Mon 5/135:50 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/309:24 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop13h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$275
Sat 5/412:58 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 39mFrontier
Thu 5/99:27 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop25h 23mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$277

San Francisco to Columbus 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Columbus in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Columbus in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 5/287:49 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Tue 6/49:19 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop14h 02mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$216
Mon 5/2712:59 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 20mFrontier
Tue 6/49:19 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop29h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$226
Wed 8/711:59 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/177:04 amCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$253
Tue 9/36:20 amSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/114:03 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$254
Fri 9/612:25 amSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Sat 9/218:00 amCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/27$256
Thu 9/128:32 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Mon 9/169:46 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$258
Sat 5/2512:59 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 56mFrontier
Sun 6/29:55 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop29h 04mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$259
Thu 9/58:32 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Mon 9/99:46 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$264
Sat 5/119:06 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop20h 31mFrontier
Thu 5/309:24 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop13h 57mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$265

Non-stop flights to Columbus from San Francisco

Discover non-stop flight options from San Francisco to Columbus. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
If you're seeking options on non-stop flights from San Francisco to Columbus, check out these fares. Users seeking other options on flights from San Francisco to Columbus should update the search form at the top of the page.
Wed 6/510:45 pmSFO - CMH
Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/97:32 amCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$429
Thu 6/2010:45 pmSFO - CMH
Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/237:32 amCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$450
Wed 6/2610:45 pmSFO - CMH
Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/177:38 amCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$451
Wed 5/1510:35 pmSFO - CMH
Nonstop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/197:25 amCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$474
Tue 7/1611:00 pmSFO - CMH
Nonstop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/187:38 amCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$489
Wed 6/510:45 pmSFO - CMH
Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/107:32 amCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$503
Sun 7/1411:00 pmSFO - CMH
Nonstop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/197:38 amCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$513
Sun 7/1411:00 pmSFO - CMH
Nonstop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/217:38 amCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$537
Thu 7/411:00 pmSFO - CMH
Nonstop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/77:38 amCMH - SFO
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$553

San Francisco to Columbus flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Columbus for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from San Francisco to Columbus. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Sat 5/412:58 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 39mFrontier
Tue 5/79:27 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop25h 01mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$268
Sat 5/412:58 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 39mFrontier
Thu 5/99:27 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop25h 23mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$277
Sat 5/41:54 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/103:36 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$365
Sun 5/511:59 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/94:37 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$366
Sun 5/511:59 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/75:56 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$368
Sun 5/56:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 29mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/96:26 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops16h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$390
Mon 5/66:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 29mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/136:26 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops18h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$414
Mon 5/66:00 amSFO - CMH
1 stop8h 29mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/136:26 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$417
Mon 5/612:45 pmSFO - CMH
2 stops25h 44mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/136:26 pmCMH - SFO
2 stops19h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$420

One-way flights to Columbus from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from San Francisco to Columbus. Those needing a return flight from San Francisco to Columbus can use the search form above.
Wed 5/88:28 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop21h 09mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$91
Tue 5/217:49 amSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$100
Mon 5/2012:59 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 20mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$110
Mon 6/1012:58 amSFO - CMH
1 stop15h 42mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$119
Sat 5/119:06 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop20h 31mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$120
Mon 6/176:20 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop15h 19mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/27$125
Tue 7/912:46 amSFO - CMH
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/26$128
Mon 5/612:58 amSFO - CMH
1 stop16h 39mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$129
Mon 6/1711:59 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/26$133

Find flights from San Francisco to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Columbus 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, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$216 - $421

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 5/28

1 stop9h 30m

Columbus

Tue 6/4

1 stop14h 02m

$216

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Mon 5/27

1 stop16h 20m

Columbus

Tue 6/4

1 stop29h 40m

$226

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 8/7

1 stop7h 30m

Columbus

Sat 8/17

1 stop7h 16m

$253

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 9/3

1 stop6h 58m

Columbus

Wed 9/11

1 stop9h 45m

$254

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 9/6

1 stop6h 32m

Columbus

Sat 9/21

1 stop7h 13m

$256

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Mon 5/13

1 stop15h 45m

Columbus

Tue 5/28

1 stop29h 40m

$268

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Tue 5/14

1 stop8h 29m

Columbus

Fri 5/31

1 stop8h 18m

$312

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 10/9

1 stop17h 16m

Columbus

Sun 10/13

1 stop25h 46m

$340

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 6/26

Nonstop4h 50m

Columbus

Wed 7/17

1 stop8h 25m

$421

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 4/27

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Columbus. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Columbus. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Columbus Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Columbus by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to Columbus by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Columbus is currently $117 while a round-trip flight costs $283. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport (average of $283). Flying from San Francisco to Columbus Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $375). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$291

February

$298

March

$347

April

$332

May

$352

June

$375

July

$346

August

$299

September

$295

October

$283

November

$294

December

$300

Temperature and rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMH

Temperature

30.2 - 75.2 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated April 28, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, American Airlines and Sun Country Air from San Francisco to Columbus to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
75 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 6

Flight was canceled due to hurricane, understandable. Trying to use the website to get a refund was a horror show!!!! No phone number to speak with a person. Web site just kept looping back to the beginning. Website was convoluted, complicated, and not user friendly!!!! Hoping NEVER to 'attempt' to use Breeze Airways again and will NOT recommend them to any of my relatives, friends and/or business associates!!!!

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
75 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
75 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 6

Flight was canceled due to hurricane, understandable. Trying to use the website to get a refund was a horror show!!!! No phone number to speak with a person. Web site just kept looping back to the beginning. Website was convoluted, complicated, and not user friendly!!!! Hoping NEVER to 'attempt' to use Breeze Airways again and will NOT recommend them to any of my relatives, friends and/or business associates!!!!

8.1
Very good
9,117 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
75 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 6

Flight was canceled due to hurricane, understandable. Trying to use the website to get a refund was a horror show!!!! No phone number to speak with a person. Web site just kept looping back to the beginning. Website was convoluted, complicated, and not user friendly!!!! Hoping NEVER to 'attempt' to use Breeze Airways again and will NOT recommend them to any of my relatives, friends and/or business associates!!!!

8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
75 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 6

Flight was canceled due to hurricane, understandable. Trying to use the website to get a refund was a horror show!!!! No phone number to speak with a person. Web site just kept looping back to the beginning. Website was convoluted, complicated, and not user friendly!!!! Hoping NEVER to 'attempt' to use Breeze Airways again and will NOT recommend them to any of my relatives, friends and/or business associates!!!!

7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
75 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 6

Flight was canceled due to hurricane, understandable. Trying to use the website to get a refund was a horror show!!!! No phone number to speak with a person. Web site just kept looping back to the beginning. Website was convoluted, complicated, and not user friendly!!!! Hoping NEVER to 'attempt' to use Breeze Airways again and will NOT recommend them to any of my relatives, friends and/or business associates!!!!

7.3
Good
14,875 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
75 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 6

Flight was canceled due to hurricane, understandable. Trying to use the website to get a refund was a horror show!!!! No phone number to speak with a person. Web site just kept looping back to the beginning. Website was convoluted, complicated, and not user friendly!!!! Hoping NEVER to 'attempt' to use Breeze Airways again and will NOT recommend them to any of my relatives, friends and/or business associates!!!!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Columbus?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus. On average, San Francisco has 2 outbound flights to Columbus per day from 7 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $216, but on average you can expect to pay $270.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport under $500. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport is less than $564.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Columbus Airport for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Columbus Airport?

    You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.

  • How many flights depart from San Francisco to Columbus Airport on average per day?

    On average 3 flights depart from San Francisco to Columbus Airport per day.
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport?

    For as low as $216, Frontier can have you in Columbus Airport from San Francisco in 6h 32m. San Francisco and Columbus Airport are separated by a distance of 2127 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Columbus Airport, with prices starting at $216. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $253 and $256, respectively. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Columbus Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $91. Sun Country Air flights start at $125 while deals on Delta start at $128 one-way.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Columbus Airport?

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport? While on average our users pay $786, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $194. The most popular route (San Francisco - Columbus), is priced around $241.

  • What does SFO to CMH mean?

    SFO and CMH are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SFO to CMH refers to a flight route from San Francisco Airport to Columbus Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Columbus that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Columbus flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Columbus with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Columbus flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Columbus that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Columbus offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Columbus?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Columbus flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Columbus Airport flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Columbus Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/27.

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FrontierCheapest$208Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$430Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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