Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
San Francisco – Columbus
Outbound – Nov 7, 2026
1 stop
6h 47m ORD
Return – Nov 13, 2026
1 stop
7h 21m LAX
$406
2 days ago
San Francisco – Columbus
Outbound – Nov 6, 2026
1 stop
6h 24m DEN
Return – Nov 12, 2026
1 stop
7h 58m MSP
$413
2 days ago
San Francisco – Columbus
Outbound – Nov 7, 2026
direct
4h 43m Return – Nov 12, 2026
direct
5h 25m $549
2 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$227
Average price of a round trip
$310
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
22h33
A flight from San Francisco to Columbus takes on average 22h33.
Best time
August
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Columbus is August.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Columbus
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Columbus (USA) from San Francisco (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is October, with an average flight ticket price of $300 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of September, October and December.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 32 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to Columbus costs on average $305.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Price of flight tickets from San Francisco to Columbus
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $227 to $505
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $310
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of October
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
info departure city :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :
San Francisco is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 24°C.
The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco
destination info :
Columbus, USA
airports :
Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Ohio State University Airport (OSU)
local time :
Columbus is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Columbus, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 17°C, with a minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 20°C.
The city of Columbus has 3 airport(s): Port Columbus, Rickenbacker and Ohio State University
Useful info about Columbus
What is the least touristic period to go to Columbus?
If you want to visit Columbus during the least touristic period, choose the month of August.
What is the most popular time to travel to Columbus?
In Columbus, the most popular month is September. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from San Francisco to Columbus?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 32 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 5 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbus is Wednesday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between San Francisco and Columbus?
When you leave, you can leave from San Francisco, and you will arrive at Port Columbus or Rickenbacker.
How to reach San Francisco airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from San Francisco to Columbus?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between San Francisco and Columbus?
In summer, the average temperature is 23°C in Columbus and 17°C in San Francisco. The average rainfall in summer is 122 mm in Columbus and 2 mm in San Francisco. In summer, it is warmer in Columbus and it rains less in San Francisco. In winter, it is colder in San Francisco and it rains more in San Francisco.
