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$153+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Columbus (CMH)

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SJO — CMH
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Columbus are usually found in February or July, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 December 19, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$233
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$153
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$448
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Cheapest flights from San José to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2412:35 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/316:15 amCMH - SJO
1 stop18h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$386
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/201:29 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/279:33 pmCMH - SJO
1 stop15h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$686
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/248:55 amSJO - CMH
3 stops34h 33mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/319:20 amCMH - SJO
2 stops16h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$764
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/222:15 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Mon 12/301:09 pmCMH - SJO
1 stop9h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/18$805
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:29 amSJO - CMH
2 stops11h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/287:59 amCMH - SJO
2 stops13h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,037
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/214:08 amSJO - CMH
2 stops12h 20mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/307:53 pmCMH - SJO
2 stops12h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/18$2,139
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sat 12/211:18 amSJO - CMH
3 stops33h 22mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/308:53 amCMH - SJO
2 stops16h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$2,529

Find flights from San José to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 December 19, 2024.

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San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/26

1:57 am-2:53 pm

1 stop11h 56m

Columbus

Tue 2/4

9:04 pm-11:18 am

1 stop15h 14m

$233

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/29

11:13 am-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Columbus

Tue 5/6

6:45 am-12:26 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$363

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/2

11:30 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop20h 24m

Columbus

Fri 5/9

8:30 am-6:30 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$434

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/21

4:09 am-8:16 pm

2 stops15h 07m

Columbus

Mon 2/3

6:00 am-10:06 pm

2 stops17h 06m

$564

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/29

2:04 am-10:50 pm

2 stops18h 46m

Columbus

Tue 5/6

5:30 am-12:20 am

2 stops20h 50m

$707

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/18

8:30 pm-9:52 am

3 stops36h 22m

Columbus

Sat 1/25

7:45 pm-7:35 am

2 stops12h 50m

$1,024

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/21

1:12 am-10:43 am

3 stops32h 31m

Columbus

Mon 2/3

6:17 pm-11:57 pm

3 stops30h 40m

$1,054

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/5

1:57 am-2:53 pm

1 stop11h 56m

$153

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/6

7:00 am-6:48 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$171

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/25

5:30 am-9:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$204

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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 José to Columbus in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 José, San José Province-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 José, San José Province-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-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 José, San José Province-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 José to Columbus

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Columbus

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Columbus. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José, San José Province to Columbus Airport, you should look to book at least 52 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Columbus Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from San José, San José Province 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 SJO to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 December 19, 2024.

When flying from San José, San José Province 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 17% 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 December 19, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines from San José to Columbus have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,721 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from San José. Booking flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Columbus should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Columbus from 3 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $233, Spirit Airlines will fly you from San José, San José Province to Columbus Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $363 and $434, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San José, San José Province to Columbus Airport are Spirit Airlines ($153), Delta ($171), and United Airlines ($204).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 José, San José Province to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from San José, San José Province 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 3 airlines flying from San José to Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$233Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$354Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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