Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Columbus
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Columbus
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Columbus? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Columbus vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–25,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Columbus for specific travel dates.
2026-11-30
SFO - CMH
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-30
SFO - CMH
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $125
2027-01-04
SFO - CMH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 19,000 Pts + $10.1
2026-11-30
SFO - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 19,000 Pts + $20.2
2026-11-30
SFO - CMH
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 22,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-30
SFO - CMH
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
San Francisco to Columbus flight facts
Distance
2,115 mi
3,403 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Columbus is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Columbus
CMH · John Glenn Columbus Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Oakland - Columbus · Oakland is 11 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Jose - Columbus · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Dayton · Dayton is 71 mi from Columbus
Flights Sacramento - Columbus · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Akron · Akron is 99 mi from Columbus
Flights San Francisco - Cleveland · Cleveland is 112 mi from Columbus
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Columbus
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
SFO - CMH
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
SFO - CMH
First | 1 Stop
From 46,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
SFO - CMH
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,600 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Columbus, OH (USA)
Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $159
Columbus, OH (USA)
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
From Pts or $197
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Columbus depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Columbus.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Columbus.
San Francisco and Columbus are about 2,115 miles (3,403 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,115-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Columbus is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Columbus: John Glenn Columbus Intl (CMH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Columbus, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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