Flights from Columbus to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Columbus to San Francisco. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta, about 13h 23m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 13h 23m

Columbus to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey13h 23mVia Atlanta, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Columbus to San Francisco

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

CSG Atlanta (ATL) SFO

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines

Sat22:45 CSG23:17 ATL7h 58m connection07:15 ATL09:08 SFODelta Air Lines + United Airlines

2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 23m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 3,432 km2,131 miles
Journey time: 13h 23mon current schedules
Time difference: -3hSan Francisco vs Columbus
Currency in San Francisco: USD
Airports: CSG → SFO

Flights from Columbus to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus to San Francisco?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Columbus to San Francisco?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,432 km.

Where do you change planes between Columbus and San Francisco?

The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Columbus and San Francisco?

Columbus: Columbus Airport (CSG). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

What is the time difference between Columbus and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Columbus.

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