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Flights from Columbus to San Francisco usually depart from Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. (GTR) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbus to San Francisco.

Connecting flights from Columbus to San Francisco most commonly pass through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 82% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Columbus to San Francisco route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $456 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $678, a difference of $222. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Columbus to San Francisco. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 12m and 7h 24m in total, depending on the connection.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $400 to $1,561. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Columbus to San Francisco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $622, which is 71% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 12m, compared with 7h 24m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

San Francisco is 2 hours behind Columbus (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Columbus to San Francisco range from $458 to $617, with an average of $516 over the past 12 months. Anything below $458 counts as a good deal.