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

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2,115 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA433
UA United
319
4:24 PM
PDT T2
11:59 PM
EDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1597
UA United
319
7:00 AM
EDT
9:32 AM
PDT
5h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Francisco to Columbus
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,115 mi 4h 35m nonstop +3h ahead 69 1-stop hubs

SFO–CMH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,115 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 319 4h35 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to CMH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,641
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → CMH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
Return
CMH → SFO
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → CMH delays →

Other ways to reach Columbus from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric SFO→CMH SJC→CMH
Distance from SFO 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 4h 35m 4h 11m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Columbus is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · CMH: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
2,115 mi / 3,403 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 35m.
Getting to SFO

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

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance2,115 mi / 3,403 km
Flight time4h 35m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 4h 35m. The route covers 2,115 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SFO to CMH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, VGT, TEX, BZN, OKC, MEM, VNY, SCF, SJC, CVG, TYS, PDK, IND, SUN, HDN, SGR, BOI, CLE, HOU, TUS, YYC, ABE, MCI, TEB, HPN, PSM, YUL, APF, SUA, PBI, BCT, BED, MDW, SLC, DEN, ATL, MSP, CLT, STL, IAD, BWI, DFW, PHL, CAN, BNA, AUS, LAS, IAH, ORD, EWR, PHX, SAN, FLL, RDU, MIA, TPA, MCO, DTW, BOS, DAL, YYZ, LAX, DCA, JFK, RSW, SEA, CUN, PIT and SBN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbus is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from CMH to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. 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 SFO to CMH

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SFO to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to CMH ranges from 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,115 miles (3,403 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).