How to get from Sacramento to Columbus

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Chicago: about 8h 29m including the connection. Other options: via Phoenix, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Charlotte. Two tickets from $213.

Flights from Sacramento to Columbus

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Chicago
8h 29m
two tickets, via Los Angeles
$213
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,045 mi (3,291 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
8h 29m
with the connection
Sacramento to Chicago flight 3h 58m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Columbus flight 1h 31m
two ticketsfrom $260
Via Phoenix
8h 35m
with the connection
Sacramento to Phoenix flight 1h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Phoenix to Columbus flight 3h 40m
Via Los Angeles
8h 54m
with the connection
Sacramento to Los Angeles flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Columbus: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Columbus flight 4h 29m
two ticketsfrom $213
Via Atlanta
9h 3m
with the connection
Sacramento to Atlanta flight 4h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Columbus flight 1h 33m
two ticketsfrom $702
Via Charlotte
9h 10m
with the connection
Sacramento to Charlotte flight 4h 39m
Connection of about 3h
Charlotte to Columbus flight 1h 31m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Sacramento to Columbus?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.
What is the fastest way to fly from Sacramento to Columbus?
Via Chicago: 3h 58m to the connection, 1h 31m after it, about 8h 29m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Sacramento to Columbus with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $213. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Sacramento and Columbus?
Chicago (8h 29m total), Phoenix (8h 35m total), Los Angeles (8h 54m total), Atlanta (9h 3m total) and Charlotte (9h 10m total).
How far is Columbus from Sacramento?
2,045 mi (3,291 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.