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$81+ Cheap flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Columbus (CMH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — CMH
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Antonio to Columbus are usually found in May or September, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Antonio (SAT) to Columbus (CMH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$163
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$400
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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/85:20 pmSAT - CMH
1 stop5h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/911:49 amCMH - SAT
1 stop21h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$163
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1711:11 amSAT - CMH
1 stop12h 40mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/249:36 pmCMH - SAT
1 stop13h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$183
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/205:50 pmSAT - CMH
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Thu 3/276:35 amCMH - SAT
2 stops7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/62:00 pmSAT - CMH
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Sun 6/87:55 pmCMH - SAT
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 2/20$387
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/245:30 amSAT - CMH
2 stops10h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/264:59 pmCMH - SAT
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$473
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/67:00 amSAT - CMH
2 stops25h 48mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/73:07 pmCMH - SAT
2 stops15h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$818

Find flights from San Antonio to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Antonio to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

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San Antonio

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Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Tue 4/8

5:20 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 58m

Columbus

Wed 4/9

11:49 am-8:13 am

1 stop21h 24m

$163

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Mon 3/17

11:11 am-12:51 am

1 stop12h 40m

Columbus

Mon 3/24

9:36 pm-10:03 am

1 stop13h 27m

$183

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Thu 3/20

5:50 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 40m

Columbus

Thu 3/27

6:35 am-1:20 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$318

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Fri 6/6

2:00 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Columbus

Sun 6/8

7:55 pm-12:14 am

1 stop5h 19m

$387

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Sat 5/24

5:30 am-4:51 pm

2 stops10h 21m

Columbus

Mon 5/26

4:59 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$473

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Sun 4/6

7:00 am-9:48 am

2 stops25h 48m

Columbus

Mon 4/7

3:07 pm-5:40 am

2 stops15h 33m

$818

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Thu 3/20

8:37 pm-10:46 am

1 stop13h 09m

$81

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Tue 3/11

7:00 am-5:25 pm

3 stops33h 25m

$95

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Tue 3/18

12:27 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$159

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Mon 3/17

2:20 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$199

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Antonio to Columbus in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Antonio-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Antonio-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Antonio-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Antonio-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Antonio-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Antonio to Columbus

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Travel insights for flights from San Antonio to Columbus

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Antonio to Columbus including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Antonio to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Antonio to Columbus. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Antonio to Columbus Airport is 35 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Antonio to Columbus Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from San Antonio to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAT to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Antonio to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

When flying from San Antonio to Columbus Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus Airport ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus Airport when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated February 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Antonio to Columbus, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,406 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,406 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,406 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,406 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,217 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,406 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,761 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,406 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,406 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Antonio to Columbus?

    San Antonio (SAT), located 7.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Antonio to Columbus. 5 airlines have flights from San Antonio to Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Antonio to Columbus should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Antonio to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $183, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Antonio to Columbus Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Antonio to Columbus Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Antonio to Columbus Airport are Frontier ($81), Spirit Airlines ($95), and Delta ($159).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Antonio to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Antonio to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Antonio to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Antonio to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Antonio to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Antonio to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from San Antonio to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from San Antonio to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$119Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$297Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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