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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Columbus Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 8:24 am and lands at 1:05 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:25 pm and lands at 2:06 am.

The flight takes about 4h 41m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Columbus Airport takes 4h 41m, covering 2,114 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport range from $387 to $599, with an average of $490 over the past 12 months. Anything below $387 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $490 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $264 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $514 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Columbus Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $381 to $2,354. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the San Francisco to Columbus Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Columbus Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $177, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Columbus Airport (CMH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Thrifty

Flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Columbus (CMH).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from San Francisco to Columbus Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $478 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $567, a difference of $89.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Columbus Airport.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 11m, compared with 6h 44m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 52m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Columbus Airport is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Columbus Airport are Greater Columbus Convention Center, Ohio Stadium and Nationwide Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Columbus Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Columbus Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.