SJO - CMH

$276 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Columbus

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Columbus departing on 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Columbus, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Columbus, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$276
Overall average: $396
Spirit Airlines
Thu 1/22Mon 1/26
SJO - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$595
Typical prices: $219-$369
Spirit Airlines
Sat 1/3
SJO - CMH • 1 stop
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August
Cheapest • 25% price drop
June
Most popular
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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Columbus

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
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1:30 pm - 10:13 pmSJO-CMH
7h 43m1 stop
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6:15 am - 12:22 pmCMH-SJO
7h 07m1 stop
$276Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8
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1:30 pm - 10:13 pmSJO-CMH
7h 43m1 stop
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10:40 am - 12:22 pmCMH-SJO
26h 42m1 stop
$297Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 3:20 pmSJO-CMH
25h 47m1 stop
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2:15 pm - 11:47 amCMH-SJO
22h 32m1 stop
$300Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 30
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 11:58 pmSJO-CMH
10h 25m1 stop
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6:15 am - 12:22 pmCMH-SJO
7h 07m1 stop
$306Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 13 - Mon, May 18
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 5:11 pmSJO-CMH
31h 16m2 stops
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4:40 pm - 12:26 pmCMH-SJO
21h 46m1 stop
$314United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 9:50 amSJO-CMH
18h 30m2 stops
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7:00 am - 8:39 pmCMH-SJO
14h 39m2 stops
$327United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 3:20 pmSJO-CMH
24h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 11:47 amCMH-SJO
22h 32m1 stop
$330Multiple Airlines
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Wed, May 13 - Mon, May 18
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:50 pmSJO-CMH
11h 55m1 stop
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4:40 pm - 12:26 pmCMH-SJO
21h 46m1 stop
$368United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 10:13 pmSJO-CMH
7h 43m1 stop
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12:03 pm - 12:22 pmCMH-SJO
25h 19m2 stops
$374Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 11:58 pmSJO-CMH
10h 25m1 stop
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12:03 pm - 4:10 pmCMH-SJO
29h 07m3 stops
$375Multiple Airlines
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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 August, where tickets cost $299 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $496 and $481 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$276
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% 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 $595 for a one-way ticket and $276 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, and oneworld 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 $411 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 $484 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.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San José to Columbus

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Columbus. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Columbus? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9046 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
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Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025BTR - IAH
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Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Quick and seamless boarding. No entertainment but fast Starlink wifi for this short trip and the staff was really friendly.

We boarded late. The crew at the airport was dismissive. The seat cushion on the plane was uncomfortable.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

The flight was delayed multiple times, again no fault of American but again the extra cost, for everything makes it feel like a cheap airline! Especially when flights are outrageously expensive already

The inflight staff is never the issue always the extra and charges american charges! Literally 30 bucks for WiFi! Is insane and then it’s choppy and slow. If you pay for it once you don’t need to pay again for switching aircraft especially when there is flight delays

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

I had a positive experience on American. I'm blind and traveling with a guide dog and the flight attendants were so kind, friendly, and helpful towards us. They checked in on us during the flight and they made us feel comfortable and welcomed. There was an hour delay before depature, but overall the flight was a smooth ride. I appreciate that there were no issues on this long flight back home.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

More choices on snacks. Built-in video screen to enjoy entertainment choices.

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

flight was good until we arrived at cmh ten minutes early but then sat on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate, so we had to wait despite the pilot tellling us that 3 other gates were open.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

I have a gluten allergy so did have any food

Uncomfortable seats and tiny tray table. Expensive snacks. Flight was on time and crew was pleasant but take me back to Southwest!

Boarding and unboarding processes were pretty smooth. I gave a low score for Boarding because of how my flight was missing from all the boards at the airport, and when I checked the flight status on the Spirit website, it said it would be departing from Terminal E, gate D15. There are no "D" gates in terminal E.

Speaker airport didn't work well, so we couldn't hear the boarding call but the plane was on time leaving and on time arriving took a while for them to open the door and there was a non-disruptive guy who was inebriated a few rows ahead of us. Overall the flight was good and we appreciate the on-time-ness

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Bought round trip tickets. Ended up upgrading to first class. Both flights were new planes but hadn’t been equipped with WiFi and there were no charging ports at my seat despite it being new and first class accommodations.

The flight was on time and the crew was very professional and accommodating. When other airlines are canceling flights Spirit is still flying with on time flights. I have no complaints and will continue to choose Spirit when it is the best option for me.

Very uncomfortable seat. Hard bar under cushion. Flight had no solution except to walk a around at times

Endless, trip oof my life, we still are in in plane waiting for getting off.after 3 hours delay. Not even a glass of water.

The checkin in laguardia was a disaster, scrambling left and right, it was constantly a trying to sell you something, better seat, constantly selling

It was cheap. Spirit is what it is. I got to my destination and home safely. There was no food or entertainment without paying extra, which is fine. That’s why the flight was inexpensive.

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