San Francisco to Columbus (SFO–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SFO–CMH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,115 miles in approximately 4h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 22 | 319, 738, 7M8 | 4h46-4h54 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbus from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→CMH | SJC→CMH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 22 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 49m | 3h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · CMH: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Columbus.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–CMH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to CMH
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SFO to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to CMH is about 4 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,115 miles (3,403 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Chicago Midway and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).