SJO - CMH

$200 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Columbus

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Columbus departing on 5/8. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$328
Typical prices: $476-$327
Frontier
Thu 7/16Wed 8/12
SJO - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$200
Typical prices: $221-$302
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/8
SJO - CMH • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $328 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San José and Columbus. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $320 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 17m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 32% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Columbus

Thu, Jul 16 - Wed, Aug 12
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 7:50 pm
SJO
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CMH
8h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:27 pm - 8:20 am
CMH
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SJO
16h 53m
1 stop
$328Frontier
Thu, Jun 11 - Fri, Jun 19
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 8:13 pm
SJO
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CMH
8h 38m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:58 pm - 8:20 am
CMH
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SJO
13h 22m
1 stop
$346Frontier
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 7:53 pm
SJO
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CMH
8h 18m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:00 pm - 8:19 am
CMH
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SJO
13h 19m
1 stop
$360Frontier
Mon, Jun 8 - Fri, Jun 19
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 7:53 pm
SJO
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CMH
8h 18m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:58 pm - 8:20 am
CMH
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SJO
13h 22m
1 stop
$367Frontier
Thu, Jul 9 - Sun, Aug 9
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 7:50 pm
SJO
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CMH
8h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:45 pm - 8:20 am
CMH
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SJO
13h 35m
1 stop
$370Frontier
Fri, Jul 10 - Sun, Aug 9
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 7:50 pm
SJO
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CMH
8h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:45 pm - 8:20 am
CMH
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SJO
13h 35m
1 stop
$376Frontier
Thu, Jun 11 - Thu, Jun 18
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9:35 am - 8:13 pm
SJO
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CMH
8h 38m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 8:20 am
CMH
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SJO
40h 20m
2 stops
$397Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 11 - Fri, Jun 19
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9:35 am - 8:13 pm
SJO
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CMH
8h 38m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:28 pm - 8:20 am
CMH
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SJO
15h 52m
2 stops
$408Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 15
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12:38 pm - 10:32 pm
SJO
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CMH
7h 54m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:45 am
CMH
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SJO
7h 45m
1 stop
$411Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 23
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 8:13 pm
SJO
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CMH
8h 38m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 pm - 8:20 am
CMH
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SJO
40h 20m
2 stops
$412Frontier
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Columbus Airport?

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

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 $292 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $610 and $524 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 seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$200
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
Flight from San José to Columbus

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 $200 for a one-way ticket and $328 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 $413 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 $521 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9581 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2026
HNL - LAX
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Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

It was a more comfortable seat don't get stuck in middle, makes for uncomfortable situation

Business class would have been better , poor quality blanket , services

First time flying with UA and it was a great experience. Thank you

Overall flight was ok. Flight attendant was receptive to assisting passengers with tight connections.

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Meals were poor and service rendered on return flight was mediocre as compared to the flight we took to Germany earlier where the attendants were more attentive, energetic, and mindful of passengers' needs. Thumbs up to crew of UA 58. Thumbs down to UA 59..

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

This was the first flight in the morning. We boarded fine. The cabin door was closed and we were ready to go. We were notified by the Captain that ATC issued and ground stop for 40 minutes. So, without even pushing back from the gate, we were already 40 minutes late. We actually were released to push-back and taxi at 30 minutes. But, some passengers had tight connections and were not going to make their connections. Some passengers asked about the delay and the effect on the connections and were told by the cabin attendant that all flights will be delayed and so they should be OK. However, that was not true. My connecting flight was on time and I arrived at IAH with 21 minutes to make my connection. I did and I'm happy about that, but the flight crew should not have given assurances to the passengers who might have missed their connections.

When I booked my flight a month ago - I selected a seat. That seat was NOT the one I ended up with when I checked into my flight the day before. This is the second time this has occurred. So, I checked my next flight on Wednesday and Thursday and no seat was assigned. Poor, very poor customer service.

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

Incredibly delayed. First delay was due to plane coming in being late. Resulted in 30 minute delay. Boarded and then had multiple mechanical issues. Was on plane for an hour until they told people they could get off if they wanted but couldn't come back. Then gate agent rushed in and said they had lost control of who went off and we would all have to deplane and then get back on. They said flight had not been cancelled. Then while sitting waiting to board again they announced it would take two hours to get new plane and to wait at new gate. New plane arrived, reboarded only to find out that pilots had timed out. Waited for new pilots. In that time one of the flight attendants timed out. Never received food or water while waiting. Was confusing mess as to what was happening. Even flight attendants and gate agents were getting frustrated. Almost 6 hours delayed. Called American to received flight credit but can't get anywhere as Kayak reservation and don't have a ticket number. Reached out to Kayak but never heard back.

American flight was diverted and delayed but app didn’t show that information so I wasn’t able to change my connection until the last min.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Very disappointing. Flight was delayed by 1.5 hours and food options are very underwhelming even for first class seats (same food given to economy seats)

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

The plane was very creaky and lots of ringing. Plane was dirty and dingy. I couldn't hear the captain's announcements from the flight deck. Not sure if it was the captain or the audio equipment, but good thing there wasn't an emergency where we needed clear instructions. The overhead compartments were clearly full, but the flight crew allowed people to stand in the back with their carry on luggage. Then after everyone boarded, they had to go to the front to gate check their luggage because there was no room for their bags and then they returned to their seats...such a waste of time when clearly the overhead compartments were full when they originally boarded.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

I have been flying American Airlines—almost exclusively—for years. The airline is consistent with fares, timely departures/arrivals, and customer service, whether on the phone or in the air.

The repeated flight delays—this time nearly three hours without any weather-related cause—are unacceptable. Yet, passengers are penalized heavily even for being a minute late. It is unreasonable that there is no compensation for such significant delays, nor even basic provisions like water during the wait or in flight. This imbalance in accountability is deeply frustrating and needs to be addressed.

My flight with spirit airlines was canceled leaving me stranded until tomorrow.

My flight was delayed then put back on time then cancelled and they automatically rebooked me to another flight but that flight was going to make me late to a concert i had planned for. Flight was at 10am concert was at 7pm from Burbank to Las Vegas so I allowed enough time but the flight that was rebooked was too late so I talked with the desk and they were able to get me on an afternoon flight. Thank goodness. That was stressful for a moment. I want to thank the person who helped me get to my show on time. Concert tickets are very expensive and the show was amazing. Hopefully my flight home will be smooth.

Unfortunately Stuff and the stuff boarded us were so rude to many of passengers.i will never fly Spirit again .

Always Good ,… Spirit customers are high class Delta customers are self proclaimed elites and American crews you can hear them complain about everything (they’re loud)

Very nice. Although, it would be nice to offer a glass of water for free. At least.....

They didn’t put my luggage on my transfer so I had to spend the night in Detroit. They said my luggage would be here in the morning and they’re still searching for it. It did not arrive apparently.

The plane home was a lot nicer than the one i arrived on. Seating was more spacious and comfortable

The attendant at the gate was not helpful at all and she was rude when we asked why the flight was delayed.

Great just wish they always had WiFi on every flight couldn’t even purchase it

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