SMF - CMH

$129 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Columbus

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Columbus departing on 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to Columbus, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to Columbus, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$327
Overall average: $378
American Airlines
Mon 5/11Tue 5/19
SMF - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$129
Typical prices: $171-$270
Frontier
Thu 4/16
SMF - CMH • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $327 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Sacramento and Columbus. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $256 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 00m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Columbus

Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 19
American Airlines Logo
12:34 am - 12:21 pm
SMF
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CMH
8h 47m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:48 am
CMH
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SMF
7h 48m
1 stop
$327American Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
Frontier Logo
11:03 am - 7:33 pm
SMF
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CMH
29h 30m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:19 pm - 11:23 am
CMH
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SMF
18h 04m
1 stop
$342Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
Frontier Logo
12:18 pm - 7:33 pm
SMF
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CMH
28h 15m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
8:19 pm - 11:23 am
CMH
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SMF
18h 04m
1 stop
$348Frontier
Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, Apr 25
Southwest Logo
10:40 am - 7:50 pm
SMF
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CMH
6h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 10:15 am
CMH
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SMF
6h 40m
1 stop
$352Southwest
Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, Apr 25
Southwest Logo
10:40 am - 7:50 pm
SMF
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CMH
6h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 1:15 pm
CMH
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SMF
9h 40m
2 stops
$357Southwest
Fri, May 8 - Tue, May 12
Delta Logo
7:41 pm - 9:54 am
SMF
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CMH
11h 13m
2 stops
Delta Logo
2:03 pm - 8:50 pm
CMH
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SMF
9h 47m
1 stop
$359Delta
Fri, May 8 - Tue, May 12
Delta Logo
7:41 pm - 9:54 am
SMF
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CMH
11h 13m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:09 am - 1:28 pm
CMH
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SMF
9h 19m
2 stops
$364Delta
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
Southwest Logo
10:40 am - 7:50 pm
SMF
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CMH
6h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 12:10 am
CMH
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SMF
9h 25m
1 stop
$377Southwest
Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 18
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:02 pm
SMF
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CMH
13h 02m
2 stops
Delta Logo
8:05 am - 7:06 pm
CMH
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SMF
14h 01m
2 stops
$386Delta
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 11:57 pm
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CMH
11h 47m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 11:05 pm
CMH
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SMF
9h 05m
1 stop
$402Delta
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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 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 February, where tickets cost $337 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $501 and $491 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, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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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 $129 for a one-way ticket and $327 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Columbus, with SkyTeam 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 $436 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 $371 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 4 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4320 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
SJC - BUR
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

Boarding and crew were fantastic, but I paid for a window seat with no window. Seat 11D on a CRJ-900 apparently does not have a window. Lesson learned.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The gate agent was most helpful in getting me on to fly standby. I greatly appreciate it.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

Delayed initially because they couldn’t print the flight details. Poor instruction on delay. When I got on the plane the flight attendant argued with me about whether my carry on would fit (it did, although she didn’t acknowledge that). No greeting (other than arguing with me) getting on or off the plane.

The chicken wrap was tiny ($13 for what looked like a 1/3 of a normal wrap?) and disgusting.

Mediocre would be best description. Food bland. Seat biz class uncomfortable to sleep. Crew never dimmed lights completely in an overnight flight to Europe. Would avoid AA if possible.

Small plane, poor meal choices for first class, bad terminal and boarding experience at LAX

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