Columbus to San Francisco (OLU–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Columbus to San Francisco
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,355 mi 3h 22m nonstop -2h behind

OLU–SFO has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OLU → SFO
99%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
99%
Return
SFO → OLU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach San Francisco from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco International Airport.
Metric OLU→SFO LNK→SFO OMA→SFO
Distance from OLU 51 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7
Weekly flights ~1 21
Flight time 3h 22m 2h 40m 3h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of OLU with service to San Francisco International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Columbus.
OLU: CDT · SFO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 4:00 PM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
1,355 mi / 2,181 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 22m gate to gate.
Getting from SFO

BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.

San Francisco Climate

Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.

Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.

OLU–SFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance1,355 mi / 2,181 km
Flight time3h 22m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: OLU
IATA / ICAOOLU / KOLU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation1,447 ft / 441 m
Destination: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OLU to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbus Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport take about 3h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 1,355 miles.
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Columbus.
Nearby alternatives include LNK, OMA and SUX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from OLU to SFO

Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OLU to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OLU to SFO is about 3 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,355 miles (2,181 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Lincoln (LNK), Omaha (OMA) and Sioux City (SUX).