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Cheapest round-trip
$262
Typical prices: $394-$568
Frontier
Tue 9/22Fri 9/25
SMF - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$99
Typical prices: $173-$325
Frontier
Tue 9/29
SMF - CMH • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
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 10m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 25% 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Columbus

Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 25
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11:53 am - 3:35 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CMH Columbus
24h 42m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:30 pm - 10:58 amCMH  Columbus-SMF Sacramento Intl
21h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
$262Frontier
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
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9:10 am - 9:30 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CMH Columbus
9h 20m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:00 am - 11:05 amCMH  Columbus-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 05m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$268Southwest
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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7:45 am - 9:55 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CMH Columbus
11h 10m1 stop Orlando
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5:10 pm - 10:20 pmCMH  Columbus-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$268Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23
United Airlines Logo
12:57 pm - 10:57 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CMH Columbus
7h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:48 pm - 10:00 pmCMH  Columbus-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 12m1 stop Denver Intl
$275United Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19
Delta Logo
10:40 pm - 10:10 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-CMH Columbus
8h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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4:24 pm - 8:26 pmCMH  Columbus-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 02m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$297Delta
Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 12
American Airlines Logo
7:59 am - 6:29 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CMH Columbus
7h 30m1 stop Los Angeles
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7:04 pm - 11:59 pmCMH  Columbus-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$311American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23
United Airlines Logo
2:23 pm - 11:59 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CMH Columbus
6h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4:48 pm - 10:59 pmCMH  Columbus-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 11m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$316United Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 13
Frontier Logo
11:35 am - 3:35 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CMH Columbus
25h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:55 am - 10:57 amCMH  Columbus-SMF Sacramento Intl
28h 02m2 stops Orlando Denver Intl
$327Frontier
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 11
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1:31 pm - 11:05 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CMH Columbus
6h 34m1 stop Salt Lake City
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7:00 am - 12:19 pmCMH  Columbus-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 19m1 stop Salt Lake City
$433Delta
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 11
American Airlines Logo
11:04 am - 10:20 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CMH Columbus
8h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:46 am - 1:02 pmCMH  Columbus-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$479American 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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Columbus Airport from Sacramento usually cost between $358 and $528 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $262 on Frontier (Sep 22-Sep 25).

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 April and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $600 and $512 respectively.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$99
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Columbus Airport was $99 for a one-way ticket and $262 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 $447 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 $414 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

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