Flights from Columbus (CMH) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Columbus(CMH) to San Francisco(SFO)
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Port Columbus International Airport San Francisco International Airport
CMH : Columbus , United States SFO : San Francisco , United States
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Columbus to San Francisco Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Columbus (CMH) to San Francisco (SFO).

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Flight Schedules Columbus to San Francisco

This route is operated by 2 airlines :Southwest Airlines (WN),United Airlines (UA). This is the first direct flight from Columbus to San Francisco.

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Flight Duration: Approximately 5 hours 3 minutes to 5 hours 28 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
UA2172 07:40 09:44 5h4m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:01 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

The last direct flight from Columbus to San Francisco is the final flight at 17:30 by United Airlines UA2002.

From Columbus (CMH) to San Francisco (SFO) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Columbus to San Francisco
5 hours 3 minutes to 5 hours 28 minutes
From San Francisco to Columbus
4 hours 36 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes

Distance

From San Francisco to Columbus
Approx. 2,120 miles
Approx. 3,400 Km
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Columbus to San Francisco Map

Port Columbus International Airport Port Columbus International Airport
San Francisco International Airport San Francisco International Airport

Type of aircraft (CMH to SFO)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Columbus and San Francisco. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Denver (DEN)
CMH 3h0m DEN 2h30m SFO
2h35m 2h20m
Omaha (OMA)
CMH 2h21m OMA 3h42m SFO
2h16m 3h18m
Salt Lake City (SLC)
CMH 3h52m SLC 1h56m SFO
3h20m 1h44m
Kansas City (MCI)
CMH 1h55m MCI 3h35m SFO
1h45m 3h22m
San Jose (SJC)
CMH 4h25m SJC 45分 SFO
4h25m 45分
Midway (MDW)
CMH 1h10m MDW 4h30m SFO
1h10m 3h55m
St. Louis (STL)
CMH 1h25m STL 4h10m SFO
1h20m 3h40m
Chicago (ORD)
CMH 1h23m ORD 4h30m SFO
1h14m 3h57m
Reno (RNO)
CMH 4h40m RNO 1h15m SFO
4h5m 59分
Dane County (MSN)
CMH 1h22m MSN 4h20m SFO
1h17m 3h51m

FAQ : Columbus to San Francisco

How far is it from Columbus to San Francisco?
The distance between Columbus (CMH) to San Francisco (SFO) is approximately 2,120 miles(3,400km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Columbus(CMH) to San Francisco(SFO)?
Currently, this route is served by Southwest Airlines (Japanese)United Airlines (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Columbus to San Francisco Flight Schedules and San Francisco to Columbus Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Columbus (CMH) to San Francisco (SFO) route?
The Columbus – San Francisco route is operated by Airbus A319 aircraft types.
What is the time difference between Columbus to San Francisco?
The time difference between Port Columbus International Airport(Columbus) and San Francisco International Airport(San Francisco) is -3 hours. San Francisco is 3 hours behind Columbus.Columbus is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.San Francisco is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.