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$196 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Columbus

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Cheap Flight Deals from San José to Columbus (SJO-CMH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Columbus that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Columbus

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San José to Columbus.
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12:55 am - 8:28 pmSJO-CMH
17h 33m1 stop
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5:25 am - 10:27 amCMH-SJO
7h 02m1 stop
$244Spirit Airlines
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Mon, May 5 - Mon, May 12
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12:55 am - 8:28 pmSJO-CMH
17h 33m1 stop
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7:05 am - 11:18 amCMH-SJO
6h 13m1 stop
$245Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Apr 29 - Mon, May 5
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:55 am - 11:42 amSJO-CMH
8h 47m1 stop
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8:11 pm - 11:33 amCMH-SJO
17h 22m1 stop
$248Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 1 - Fri, May 9
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 11:35 pmSJO-CMH
8h 05m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:37 pmCMH-SJO
15h 37m2 stops
$366United Airlines
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Thu, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 26
American Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 11:58 pmSJO-CMH
7h 48m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 1:09 pmCMH-SJO
18h 59m1 stop
$374American Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Thu, May 29
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 12:44 pmSJO-CMH
10h 45m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 6:35 pmCMH-SJO
13h 27m2 stops
$380American Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Fri, May 30
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 9:47 amSJO-CMH
18h 17m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:07 pm - 12:26 pmCMH-SJO
20h 19m2 stops
$395United Airlines
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Thu, May 1 - Thu, May 8
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 12:29 amSJO-CMH
9h 04m1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:00 pmCMH-SJO
8h 00m1 stop
$406Delta
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Thu, Jun 12 - Mon, Jun 16
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11:32 am - 10:00 pmSJO-CMH
32h 28m2 stops
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6:00 am - 7:35 pmCMH-SJO
15h 35m3 stops
Thu, Jun 12 - Mon, Jun 16
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12:28 pm - 9:50 pmSJO-CMH
31h 22m3 stops
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6:59 pm - 7:28 amCMH-SJO
14h 29m2 stops
Sat, May 24 - Thu, May 29

KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Columbus flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Columbus to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Columbus?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Columbus Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San José to Columbus, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Columbus back to San José, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Columbus Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Columbus Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San José to Columbus Airport is November, where tickets cost $317 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $492 and $491 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Columbus Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Columbus Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Columbus Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$196
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Columbus based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San José to Columbus flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Columbus Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Columbus Airport was $196 for a one-way ticket and $244 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Columbus?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Columbus from San José.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Columbus?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Columbus?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Columbus, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Columbus, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Columbus are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $403 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $630 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Columbus?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Columbus.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Columbus?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbus from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Columbus?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Columbus with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and CMH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Columbus?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Columbus from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from San José to Columbus

 
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8616 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.0Entertainment
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
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The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025LAX - SFO
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The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Plane temperature was comfortable (not to hot) when boarding and waiting for takeoff.

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Michael, our FA was very attentive, even finding me a chocolate brownie from economy class when the dessert selections were all dairy based. ( intolerant, not allergic so don’t usually need to order dairy free)

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

We boarded but then sat there waiting on some missed connection people to get on so we sat for about 15 minutes for that. Then we sat again because the passenger manifest was wrong and they had to figure it out before we could leave. That took about another 20 minutes or so. The crew was working hard to figure it out so it’s not their fault. It ended up being a system glitch where someone was upgraded to first class while another person was also in the same seat and it just created a mess that took a little while to figure out. They literally went to every person on the plane asking their names to see who was sitting in the wrong seat. I also hate the entertainment that must be watched on your phone or tablet. Just give us setback screens. It’s so much better. Almost every Delta flight has this now and it is so nice to have them. The crew did a great job. I have no complaints from them. They were very hard working, even with the mishap and a disgruntled passenger.

Mostly the experience was good except for the flight changes made by UA which meant longer layover in DC

We were Polaris passengers and found the service poor. The food was ok but the flight attendants were not attentive and rushed the service.

The flight was late and we missed this connecting flight. American Airlines refused to put us anywhere for the night for their snafu. We had to find our own accommodations in Miami, and it was expensive for a crappy hotel.

The trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

Wonderful as usual except for other guests that were unruly and not kept in check by the Crew.

The flight was initially delayed, then cancelled. American Airlines says the cancellation was weather related, though the actual weather was not bad in both Washington and Providence and between. There were very few cancellations that day. In fact, AA2120 from Washington, DC to Boston flew with a minor delay at about the same time. So, the weather somehow affected only this particular flight AA5230. The next available flight was the following morning. The American Airlines refused to reimburse accommodation (hotel at DCA)

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Fine. On time, cabin service was fine, bag arrived. All good. Flying into DCA so did not collide with any helicopters, which is also good. Horrid incident that could have and should have been prevented.

Free wifi was available, but only some time, being at least 30 minutes into the flight. it would have been better that an announcement had been made about the delay.

Cabin was roomy enough to easily slide my carry on under the seat in front of me!

I book a filght for me and my daughter from Miami home to Las Vegas and getting her checked in was awful the lady at the baggage check in was horrible!!! She was the rudest person I have ever encountered in my entire life!!!! My daughter dose not speak Spanish and so I was trying to translate for her but the woman would not let me so my daughter was 100 💯 confused because she could not understand what was going on or being said at all horrible absolutely horrible and rude extremely stressful worst experience ever!!!!!!! And then we were actually told by other air port staff not to complain because if we did sprint would make sure we miss our flight ✈️ that they do it all the time 😧

Terrible! They kept postponing and finally canceled our flight. They canceled so late. We had no other options but to drive to a different city and try to find a new flight to get onto our cruise. We still aren’t there yet and might not make it.

The flight was on time. The seats are very narrow.

My only complaint is that the standing recline. I wasn’t aware of that when I booked the ticket.

Unclear pricing; ended up being charged an extra $52 just to get onboard

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

No leg room AT all extremely uncomfortable flight water even cost 5 dollars

Seats are poor. They do not lean back. They do not even have pockets on the back, making it impossible to store a phone or a coke bottle. If you opt for basic economy cheap seats, they stick you always in the middle or window seat, even though there are unoccupied seats on the aisle. And then there is the nickel and diming. No carry-ons. And checking your carry-on is $70. At the end there is no price advantage but there is plenty of aggravation.

Not good. No updates regarding the flight status until after the fact on the delays and then a cancellation.

Flight crew was great. Spirit leaves a lot to be desired in terms of comfort.

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