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Flight deals from Sacramento to Columbus

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sacramento to Columbus? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $660. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Columbus.$464 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.

Columbus.$653 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $653, select.

Columbus.$658 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $658, select.

Columbus.$659 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $659, select.

Columbus.$665 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $665, select.

Columbus.$720 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $720, select.

Columbus.$722 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 May, returning Tue, 11 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $722, select.

Columbus.$755 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $755, select.

Columbus.$758 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $758, select.

Columbus.$779 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jun, returning Tue, 22 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 18 Jun, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 22 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $779, select.

Columbus.$783 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr, returning Tue, 4 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $783, select.

Columbus.$852 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Apr, returning Sun, 18 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $852, select.

Columbus.$1,331 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,331, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Columbus

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sacramento to Columbus flights are currently cheapest in January.

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Alternative Sacramento to Columbus routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Sacramento to Columbus? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Port Columbus

11km from central Columbus

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Columbus Rickenbacker

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Sacramento to Columbus: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$465
Cheapest month to fly	February

Finding cheap flights from Sacramento to Columbus: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Columbus?

There are 2 airports in Columbus: Port Columbus and Columbus Rickenbacker.

How much are return flights from Sacramento to Columbus?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sacramento to Columbus is $465. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Sacramento to Columbus?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Sacramento to Columbus. But we found flights with one or more stops from $464.

How many flights are there a week from Sacramento to Columbus?

As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from Sacramento to Columbus.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Columbus?

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Columbus is usually February.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Columbus?

If you're flying from Sacramento, the cheapest airport near Columbus is Port Columbus – which is 10.8 km away from the centre of Columbus. We've found flights into this airport from $465.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Sacramento to Columbus on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento to Columbus on Wednesday, 24 February 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Sacramento to Columbus?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sacramento and Columbus. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Sacramento to Columbus?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Columbus but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Columbus?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Columbus is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Columbus?

In September, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. July is typically the warmest month in Columbus, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is May.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Sacramento to Columbus with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Columbus is Southwest Airlines .

Flying from Sacramento to Columbus: what you need to know

Start your travels at one of Sacramento's main airports, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) or Sacramento Stockton Airport (SCK). Explore your options for booking a flight from Sacramento to Columbus departing from either of these.
Port Columbus Airport (CMH) and Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK) are the chief entry points to Columbus.
Columbus is three hours ahead of Sacramento and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your Sacramento to Columbus flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Columbus

To find cheap Sacramento to Columbus flights, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

The journey from central Sacramento to SMF takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Get your flight from Sacramento to Columbus off to a hassle-free start. Just a quick ride from Sacramento International Airport, spend the night at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Sacramento International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from SMF reach their destination without delay.
SMF's address is 6900 Airport Boulevard.

Arriving in Columbus

Port Columbus Airport (CMH)

Port Columbus Airport (CMH) to central Columbus takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sacramento to Columbus. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Port Columbus Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Avis and see more of Columbus and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Port Columbus Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your departure date.
CMH is situated at 4600 International Gateway.

Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK)

Once your flight from Sacramento to Columbus has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Columbus is approximately 16 kilometres from Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Unpack and relax not long after your flight from Sacramento to Columbus at Baymont by Wyndham Columbus/Rickenbacker. This comfy accommodation option is a short drive from LCK.

Best time to go to Columbus

July is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento to Columbus. To avoid the crowds, go to Columbus in March.
Book a Sacramento to Columbus ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Columbus to range from 15ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Sacramento to Columbus in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 6ºC on average.

More about Columbus

After booking your flight from Sacramento to Columbus, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Columbus:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre are attractions you won't want to skip in Columbus.

Explore more of the United States

You've seen Columbus, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 451 kilometres northwest to Chicago to tick off its top attractions. From Millennium Park to The Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 274 kilometres west of Columbus. No journey is complete without dropping by Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.