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

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2,115 mi airlines charter/private 19/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 32m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA657
UA United
320
8:30 AM
PDT T3
4:27 PM
EDT
4h 57m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA639
UA United
319
8:30 AM
PDT T3
4:27 PM
EDT
4h 57m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA684
UA United
320
8:30 AM
PDT T3
4:27 PM
EDT
4h 57m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1095
UA United
320
10:30 AM
PDT T2
6:24 PM
EDT
4h 54m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2376
UA United
B38M
9:23 PM
PDT T3
5:15 AM+1
EDT
4h 52m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1939
UA United
7M8
9:23 PM
PDT T3
5:15 AM+1
EDT
4h 52m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1597
UA United
B38M
7:00 AM
EDT
9:06 AM
PDT
5h 6m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2861
UA United
319
7:31 PM
EDT
9:37 PM
PDT
5h 6m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
STL St Louis 6h 5m UAWN WN St Louis (STL) to Columbus flights
MDW Chicago 6h 20m WN EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Columbus flights
DEN Denver 6h 22m ACAVEK F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Columbus flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 22m ACAFAM DLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Columbus flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 29m AFDLSY DLKESY Minneapolis (MSP) to Columbus flights
BNA Nashville 6h 34m UAVAWN WN Nashville (BNA) to Columbus flights
DTW Detroit 6h 37m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Columbus flights
DAL Dallas 6h 38m KOWVJAWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Columbus flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 44m AAACAZ AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Columbus flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 45m ACASAZ WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Columbus flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Francisco to Columbus
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,115 mi 4h 56m nonstop +3h ahead

SFO–CMH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,115 miles in approximately 4h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 19 319, 320, 7M8, B38M 4h52-4h57 39% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (19 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
3
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,732
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
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
Arriving
69%
Return
CMH → SFO
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
67%
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 2
Weekly flights 19
Flight time 4h 56m 3h 50m
Departure OTP 39%
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 56m gate to gate.
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 56m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 4h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 2,115 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SFO to CMH: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Chicago Midway and Denver.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 19 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 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,115 miles (3,403 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 31 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 Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).