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Cheap flights from Columbus to San Francisco

19 nonstop flights a week, 2 of them today. Operated by 2 airlines, about 6h 55m in the air, 2,109 mi (3,394 km). Tickets from $210, nonstop from $335.

Flights from Columbus to San Francisco

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Best fares from Columbus to San Francisco

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $210 24 February 2027, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $335 26 February 2027, United Airlines Cheapest month February 2027 tickets from $210

Columbus to San Francisco at a glance

flight time, from 5h 12m to 8h 45m
6h 55m
straight-line distance
2,109 mi (3,394 km)
flights a week
19
flights today
2
first and last departure
07:00 - 16:59
lowest price, with a connection, 24 February
$210
lowest nonstop price
$335
airlines
2

Columbus to San Francisco flight schedule

19 flights a week, 2 today, 15 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
UA 1597
United Airlines
07:00 John Glenn Columbus International
09:28 San Francisco International, terminal 3
5h 28m
Daily
Boeing 737-800
WN 2012
Southwest Airlines
12:55 John Glenn Columbus International
18:40 San Francisco International, terminal 2
8h 45m
Sat
Boeing 737
UA 1181
United Airlines
15:27 John Glenn Columbus International
17:50 San Francisco International, terminal 3
5h 23m
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
Boeing 737-800
UA 1389
United Airlines
16:59 John Glenn Columbus International
21:10 San Francisco International, terminal 3
7h 11m
Daily
Airbus A319

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 29 November.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
WN 225
Southwest Airlines
14:40 John Glenn Columbus International
18:40 Metropolitan Oakland International, terminal 2
7h
Seasonal
UA 1604
United Airlines
07:00 John Glenn Columbus International
09:25 San Francisco International, terminal 3
5h 25m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
UA 1389
United Airlines
16:56 John Glenn Columbus International
21:23 San Francisco International, terminal 3
7h 27m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
UA 1389
United Airlines
15:36 John Glenn Columbus International
21:10 San Francisco International, terminal 3
8h 34m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
UA 1389
United Airlines
16:37 John Glenn Columbus International
21:14 San Francisco International, terminal 3
7h 37m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
UA 437
United Airlines
07:00 John Glenn Columbus International
09:34 San Francisco International, terminal 3
5h 34m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
UA 1389
United Airlines
16:48 John Glenn Columbus International
21:14 San Francisco International, terminal 3
7h 26m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
UA 1389
United Airlines
16:43 John Glenn Columbus International
21:31 San Francisco International, terminal 3
7h 48m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
UA 1573
United Airlines
07:00 John Glenn Columbus International
09:12 San Francisco International, terminal 3
5h 12m
Seasonal
Airbus A319
UA 1123
United Airlines
15:20 John Glenn Columbus International
17:32 San Francisco International, terminal 3
5h 12m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
WN 360
Southwest Airlines
15:35 John Glenn Columbus International
20:15 Metropolitan Oakland International, terminal 2
7h 40m
Seasonal
UA 1573
United Airlines
08:53 John Glenn Columbus International
11:05 San Francisco International, terminal 3
5h 12m
Seasonal
Airbus A319
UA 2030
United Airlines
19:00 John Glenn Columbus International
21:12 San Francisco International, terminal 3
5h 12m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
WN 1192
Southwest Airlines
12:40 John Glenn Columbus International
16:05 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, terminal B
6h 25m
Seasonal
WN 3838
Southwest Airlines
19:50 John Glenn Columbus International
23:45 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, terminal B
6h 55m
Seasonal
Boeing 737

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. San Francisco is 3 hours behind Columbus. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Columbus to San Francisco

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

United Airlines18 a week Southwest Airlines1 a week

Airports

Where flights from Columbus to San Francisco depart and land

Departure from Columbus

John Glenn Columbus International CMH

19 flights a week, 7 mi (11 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Arrival in San Francisco

San Francisco International closest to the centreSFO

19 flights a week, terminals 2, 3, 11 mi (18 km) from the city centre

About the airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International SJC

Terminal B, 39 mi (63 km) from the city centre

About the airport
Metropolitan Oakland International OAK

Terminal 2, 12 mi (20 km) from the city centre

About the airport

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Columbus to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight takes 6 hours 55 minutes on average, from 5h 12m to 8h 45m depending on the flight.
How far is San Francisco from Columbus?
2,109 mi (3,394 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Columbus to San Francisco?
United Airlines (18 a week) and Southwest Airlines (1 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Columbus to San Francisco?
2 flights today and 19 a week, about 2.7 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Columbus to San Francisco?
The first departure is at 07:00 (UA1597), the last at 16:59 (UA1389). Local time.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Columbus to San Francisco?
24 February 2027 (Wednesday): from $210 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Columbus to San Francisco?
United Airlines: nonstop tickets from $335 on 26 February by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Columbus and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Columbus. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Columbus airport do flights to San Francisco leave from?
John Glenn Columbus International (19 a week).
Which San Francisco airport is closest to the city centre?
San Francisco International (SFO), 11 mi (18 km) from the city centre. Others: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International 39 mi (63 km) and Metropolitan Oakland International 12 mi (20 km).