What to know about flights from Columbus to San Francisco?

The distance between Columbus and San Francisco is approximately 3,405.49 km. It takes around 5 hours 47 minutes on average to fly from Columbus to San Francisco. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in December.

Cheapest one-way
$130
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines CMH-SFO 21h 38m · 1 stop Mon, Oct 19
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Cheapest round-trip
$281
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines CMH-SFO 10h 48m · 2 stops Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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When to travel
October
Cheapest
December
Peak season for travel
Route details
3,405.49 km
Flight distance
5h 47m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Columbus to San Francisco over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $130 and round-trip from $281. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Columbus to San Francisco operate an average of 4 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 34.5% on-time departure rate and a 51.7% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Columbus to San Francisco flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Columbus to San Francisco are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and American Airlines, among 3 carriers on this route. Frontier Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Columbus to San Francisco according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to San Francisco (CMH-SFO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $130 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CMH to SFO on Mon, Oct 19), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $281 departing on Mon, Oct 19 and returning on Mon, Oct 26.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Columbus to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 5 hours 47 minutes to fly from Columbus (CMH) to San Francisco (SFO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Columbus to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 16 flight per week flying from Columbus to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA1597 (07:34) United Airlines: S/-/-/W/T/-/S -- UA1354 (15:46) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA1389 (17:25)
  • To find best deals on flights from Columbus to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Oct 19, with one-way flights priced at just $130.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Columbus to San Francisco is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (CMH-SFO) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between San Francisco and Columbus is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Columbus to San Francisco is $283. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Columbus to San Francisco is $567. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Columbus and San Francisco, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Columbus to San Francisco. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.