Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Columbus
Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Columbus
Looking for cheap flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Columbus vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 19,000 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 Sacramento to Columbus for specific travel dates.
2027-01-04
SMF - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 19,000 Pts + $14.6
Sacramento to Columbus flight facts
Distance
2,053 mi
3,305 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Columbus is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Airports in Sacramento
SMF · Sacramento Intl
Airports in Columbus
CMH · John Glenn Columbus Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Oakland - Columbus · Oakland is 75 mi from Sacramento
Flights San Francisco - Columbus · San Francisco is 86 mi from Sacramento
Flights San Jose - Columbus · San Jose is 94 mi from Sacramento
Flights Reno - Columbus · Reno is 112 mi from Sacramento
Flights Sacramento - Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh is 144 mi from Columbus
Flights Sacramento - Detroit · Detroit is 155 mi from Columbus
Premium cabin flights from Sacramento to Columbus
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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Columbus.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Sacramento to Columbus.
Sacramento and Columbus are about 2,053 miles (3,305 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,053-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 30m 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 Sacramento.
Departures from Sacramento: Sacramento Intl (SMF). 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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