CMH - SJC

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Cheapest round-trip
$294
Typical prices: $286-$501
Alaska Airlines
Fri 9/18Tue 9/22
CMH - SJC • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$142
Typical prices: $193-$250
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/29
CMH - SJC • 2 stops
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Cheapest • Avg $273 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to San Jose (CMH-SJC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to San Jose 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to San Jose

Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:48 pm - 9:23 am
CMH
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SJC
18h 35m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:29 am - 5:08 am
SJC
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CMH
17h 39m
2 stops
$294Alaska Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 10:59 am
CMH
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SJC
20h 24m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:17 am - 5:08 am
SJC
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CMH
19h 51m
1 stop
$303Alaska Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
Southwest Logo
9:30 am - 3:15 pm
CMH
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SJC
8h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 11:35 pm
SJC
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CMH
8h 05m
1 stop
$323Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Southwest Logo
6:50 pm - 10:15 pm
CMH
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SJC
6h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 7:10 pm
SJC
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CMH
9h 25m
1 stop
$323Southwest
Mon, Aug 24 - Sat, Aug 29
Delta Logo
6:23 pm - 10:58 pm
CMH
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SJC
7h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:40 am - 6:23 pm
SJC
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CMH
8h 43m
1 stop
$323Delta
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 10:50 pm
CMH
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SJC
10h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 11:59 pm
SJC
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CMH
6h 49m
1 stop
$328United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 11:46 am
CMH
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SJC
7h 26m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 11:44 pm
SJC
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CMH
11h 59m
2 stops
$333United Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
10:18 am - 6:33 pm
CMH
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SJC
11h 15m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:52 pm
SJC
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CMH
6h 52m
1 stop
$375American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
10:38 am - 6:33 pm
CMH
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SJC
10h 55m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:39 pm
SJC
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CMH
10h 39m
2 stops
$381American Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
Delta Logo
1:44 pm - 8:41 pm
CMH
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SJC
9h 57m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 6:22 pm
SJC
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CMH
9h 12m
1 stop
$410Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to San Jose flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Columbus Airport to San Jose, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Columbus Airport to San Jose, California departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Jose, California from Columbus Airport usually cost between $331 and $489 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $294 on Alaska Airlines (Sep 18-Sep 22).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to San Jose, 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 Columbus Airport to San Jose is January, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $646 and $626 respectively.

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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$142
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking Columbus to San Jose flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to San Jose was $142 for a one-way ticket and $294 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Columbus to San Jose.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Columbus to San Jose?

    Columbus airport is called Columbus and the only airport in San Jose is San Jose.

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to San Jose flight route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to San Jose, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to San Jose are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $462 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $360 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Columbus to San Jose.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Jose from Columbus 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 Columbus to San Jose?

    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 San Jose with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and SJC 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 Columbus to San Jose?

    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 San Jose from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Columbus to San Jose

 
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8.6Crew
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Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

2.0 MediocreChristopher, Jul 2026
DEN - SJC
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Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

Crew was rude, flight was late, wifi didn't work, no food, basically nothing about this flight was good.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

Flight was on time and the crew was very nice.

Flight was delayed for 1 hour. Otherwise it was a fairly normal Southwest experience

Main flight attendant made light of the delay and presented some humor to lighten the tempestuous situation. Delayed flight took off 2 hours after scheduled time.

More assistance and clarity for travelers with gate checking and lap children

We never made it on this flight because we missed our connection due to o delayed flight from Jackson.

Didn't like sitting on the waiting pad for 30 minutes right after departing the gate. If you're going to do that, just don't board so people can still get up and walk around in the terminal. My luggage was damaged by the baggage handlers.

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Comfort+ on delta was excellent room for a 6’4” male. No one issues. Staff was great. Flight was bumpy but the pilot did everything he could to make it comfortable. Internet went out half way through the flight. I am glad I didn’t pay for it. But that was a huge issue for users.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

Delayed 2 hours while stuck on the aircraft. If the luggage was properly loaded the first time we probably wouldn’t have been delayed at all

The entertainment options on the seat back video boards were nice.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Cabin was pitch black, even during meal service. The reading lights for seat 2E/F did not work, and seat 2E did not recline.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

Check in and boarding were very easy. Quite good food and a complimentary glass of wine with dinner. The acoustics on the TV difficult at times, and the options extensive though not very updated.

Crew did not arrive for their shift and flight delayed for 2 1/2 hours whilst new pilots were found. The man at the boarding gate did a great job keeping us informed and the eventual flight was good. It was just the long delay waiting…….

Seat comfort is still an issue. Seats way too hard or lacking lumbar support. Entertainment system has lots of nice features like “Don’t wake me for meals”. The Bluetooth headphone pairing works well if you know how to make your pods available for pairing. While this trip I didn’t find any of the many many movies that interesting, there is plenty in there for all tastes. Crew were excellent. Captain was good about telling us how limg seat belt sign would be on while going around a storm system. Wi-Fi was quite good for only $8 bucks for mileage plus members. Be sure to load a credit card into your United app to pay for food or drinks.

Mechanical delay > Crew Time out. No communication to passengers. Crew time out was positioned as a surprise (even though it must have been know at the time of boarding that the crew would time out.

Flight canceled because they didn’t have enough flight attendants. No refunds or credits for future flights

Flights on time w/o delays. However, my baggage was damaged. Ground crew, throws baggage from plane to the baggage carrier, carelessly.

On time flight, good communication about boarding, lines didn't form unnecessarily for boarding before their group was announced (kept aisles clear), friendly flight attendants and service

They put me on an earlier and I got home sooner

I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

Boarded over an hour late, no communication, the sign just changed, no attendant to answer questions - she disappeared forever (hiding). Small plane and couldn’t hear the overhead nor understand.

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