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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Columbus (SMF-CMH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Columbus that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Columbus

Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:11 pmSMF-CMH
13h 41m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:06 pm - 11:56 pmCMH-SMF
27h 50m1 stop
$246Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:11 pmSMF-CMH
13h 41m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:06 pm - 11:56 pmCMH-SMF
27h 50m1 stop
$247Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 22
American Airlines Logo
12:13 pm - 11:07 pmSMF-CMH
7h 54m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:13 amCMH-SMF
8h 13m1 stop
$307American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 2
Southwest Logo
1:25 pm - 10:45 pmSMF-CMH
6h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:55 am - 3:05 pmCMH-SMF
8h 10m1 stop
$332Southwest
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Wed, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 22
American Airlines Logo
12:13 pm - 11:07 pmSMF-CMH
7h 54m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:13 amCMH-SMF
8h 13m1 stop
$337American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Fri, Dec 5
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 9:35 pmSMF-CMH
9h 40m2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:55 pm - 9:25 pmCMH-SMF
9h 30m2 stops
$342Southwest
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Fri, Aug 29 - Sun, Aug 31
Delta Logo
11:23 am - 12:30 amSMF-CMH
10h 07m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:40 am - 12:30 pmCMH-SMF
8h 50m2 stops
$395Delta
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Sun, Jul 13 - Wed, Jul 30
United Airlines Logo
11:49 pm - 9:37 amSMF-CMH
6h 48m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:46 amCMH-SMF
7h 46m1 stop
$402United Airlines
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Sun, Jul 13 - Wed, Jul 30
Delta Logo
8:39 pm - 10:05 amSMF-CMH
10h 26m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:52 am - 11:25 amCMH-SMF
6h 33m1 stop
$412Delta
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Sun, Jul 13 - Wed, Jul 16
United Airlines Logo
11:49 pm - 9:37 amSMF-CMH
6h 48m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 10:15 pmCMH-SMF
8h 15m1 stop
$448United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Columbus flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Columbus to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Columbus?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sacramento to Columbus Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Columbus on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Sacramento to Columbus. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Columbus Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Columbus Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Columbus Airport is October, where tickets cost $357 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $489 and $476 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Columbus Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$139
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Sacramento to Columbus

When to book flights from Sacramento to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Columbus based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Sacramento to Columbus flights

  • Which airline among those flying to Columbus offers special meals?

    Those passengers with specific dietary requirements that need to be met along their journey should book an airline that offers special meals. United Airlines is suitable to book for it offers various special dietary options like gluten-intolerant, vegan, and Asian vegetarian depending on your order.

  • How can I easily get from Columbus Airport to the city center?

    One of the most convenient and reliable means of transport from Columbus Airport to the city center upon your arrival is the airport taxi. On the other hand, you can consider renting a car from the car rental agencies inside the airport to facilitate your movements.

  • Which is the best eco-friendly airline I can book to travel to Columbus?

    Delta Air Lines is one of the eco-friendly airlines among those flying to Columbus that you can consider booking. It is committed to neutralizing carbon by utilizing carbon offsets to work towards the de-carbonization of its affairs and focusing on its efforts of developing and utilizing sustainable aviation fuels.

  • What are the common layover airports when flying from Sacramento to Columbus?

    Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is one of the most common layover airports for flights from Sacramento to Columbus. In particular, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines both have LAS as the layover airport for flights to Columbus from Sacramento. Other popular layover airports include San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport was $139 for a one-way ticket and $246 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Columbus?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Columbus?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Columbus?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Columbus, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Columbus, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Columbus are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $445 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $372 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Columbus?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Columbus.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Columbus?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbus from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Columbus?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Columbus with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and CMH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Columbus?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Columbus from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport

  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are the main departure and arrival airports, respectively, for most of the planes flying from Sacramento to Columbus. However, you can also choose to depart from Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) and land at Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) in Columbus.
  • For mobility-impaired passengers flying from Sacramento to Columbus, Alaska Airlines is the best airline to book for the journey. It offers wheelchair services to enhance their movement and its on-board staff are ever ready and willing to offer assistance to disabled passengers whenever needed.
  • Traveling with your pet from Sacramento to Columbus will be convenient if you a pet-friendly airline. American Airlines allows you to board your plane in the company of your pet when flying to Columbus. The maximum weight of your pet combined with its kennel should not exceed 100 lb.
  • When you are planning to fly from Sacramento to Columbus with your kids, you should consider booking JetBlue. It is a kid-friendly airline with great amenities like in-flight entertainment, kid's movies, kid's games, and kid's meals that will make your kid's journey memorable and enjoyable.
  • If you are planning to travel with sizable luggage from Sacramento to Columbus, book an airline that allows passengers to come on board with carry-on baggage. Spirit Airlines allows you to board the plane with one carry-on bag and one personal item with a maximum weight of 40 lb.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Columbus

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Columbus. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sacramento to Columbus? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4276 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

2.0 MediocreMichelle, Jun 2025SAN - ABQ
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No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Short flight with plenty of open seats. Drinks and snacks were still provided even on such a short flight. <1 hr

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

We were delayed Al ost / hours after boarding so that maintenance had to add oil to the engines. Then the oil they grabbed had been left out in the Dallas record cold and was frozen. They had to go back to the hanger and grab some that was not frozen.

First off, i received an e-mail to allow me to check in for our flight. I folllowed the link, when it came to the seat selection, I was unable to select any "free" seats ( meaning without any additional charge) because everything was " unavailable". My Husband and I were ttavelling with our 3 children hence, i wanted to be assured that we were all seated next to each other. I tried 3 times and everytime I click the selection it said " error loading". What the system wants is for me to buy the seats ( anywhere from $25 to $50 dollars each passenger) like I did on our flight bound to L.A. I called customer service and the guy was unhelpful all he kept repeating was to come really early at the airport and we will be assigned seats there. Imagine my anxiety!!! Spirit says they are a budget airline but they are actually the opposite!! And just before our flight, the flight attendant KEPT announcing/ selling the seats that were not purchased for a cheaper price!! Like it was a bidding/ bargaining game! This was our first and last time to fly Spirit.

The crew was very nice. I would like to see them offer basic refreshments just like a soda and pretzels, etc. for free.

Good experience except for the drunk woman who was with a child. Sad

Too many time late and postponed No electrical power for my electric devices

Spirit is by far the worst airline to travel with, period. Seats are cardboard, flight attendants need anger management and if you ask for water, you’re basically a criminal. I don’t care how much it costs but I will travel with an airline who actually cares about their customers. Oh and one more thing, the next time your gate agent puts his foot on someone’s baggage's scale, I hope they get what’s coming next, a viral video of your scams. You suck Spirit, do better.

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

terrible service, no room for a dog underfoot, a broken chair that is impossible to sit on and all this costs a lot of money

It was fast but uncomfortable seats. Had to pay a bit extra not sure why? Maybe in selection of all my 4 tix together ? Just knew I had a balance before getting boarding pass online when departing from satx ? And flight was delayed..

Last minute 2-3 hr delay in flight schedule; no explanation Unexpected extra $52 charge What's the benefit of choosing a cheap airline if you trick people last minute and force them to pay extra last minute? Did not appreciate being cornered.

Seats are uncomfortable and too close together. Also, you missed my connection in Vegas on the way back and I ended up sleeping in the airport, flying back to Burbank instead of LAX and I got home 12 hours late.

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