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

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2,132 mi airlines charter/private
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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 5 hubs
ATL Atlanta 6h 28m AFAMCI AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus flights
MSP Minneapolis ~7h 25m AFDLSY SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Columbus flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~7h 35m AA Oklahoma City (OKC) to Columbus flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~7h 59m NZUAVA MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Columbus flights
ORD Chicago ~8h 44m AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Columbus flights
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San Francisco to Columbus
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,132 mi 3h 43m nonstop +3h ahead

SFO–CSG has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to CSG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
94
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 → CSG
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Return
CSG → SFO
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
43%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
2,132 mi / 3,431 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 43m 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–CSG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance2,132 mi / 3,431 km
Flight time3h 43m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CSG
IATA / ICAOCSG / KCSG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation397 ft / 121 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to CSG flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Columbus Airport take about 3h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 2,132 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Columbus is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
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 CSG

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

SFO to CSG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to CSG is about 3 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,132 miles (3,431 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.