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$106+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CMH
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 January 21, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$156
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$106
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$524
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/59:34 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop15h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/116:52 amCMH - SJC
1 stop6h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$156
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/288:02 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/29:21 pmCMH - SJC
3 stops20h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/86:40 amSJC - CMH
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Thu 2/132:04 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop11h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/21$345
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/193:06 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop23h 13mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/266:15 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop22h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/282:34 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/25:02 amCMH - SJC
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$405
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/186:35 amSJC - CMH
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Mon 7/215:55 amCMH - SJC
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$537

Find flights from San Jose to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 January 21, 2025.

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San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Wed 2/5

9:34 pm-4:17 pm

1 stop15h 43m

Columbus

Tue 2/11

6:52 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 49m

$156

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Sat 2/8

1:10 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop25h 07m

Columbus

Wed 2/12

6:17 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$344

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Sat 2/8

6:40 am-4:51 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Columbus

Thu 2/13

2:04 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$345

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Fri 2/28

2:34 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 40m

Columbus

Sun 3/2

5:02 am-11:11 am

1 stop9h 09m

$405

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Fri 7/18

6:35 am-7:55 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Columbus

Mon 7/21

5:55 am-11:30 am

2 stops8h 35m

$537

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Thu 2/6

11:36 am-1:31 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$106

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Thu 3/6

1:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$172

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Sun 2/16

6:20 am-11:43 pm

2 stops14h 23m

$274

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Deals found on 1/21

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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 Jose to Columbus in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Jose-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 Jose-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-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 Jose-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Columbus

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 January 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Jose to Columbus Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 45% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Columbus, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 Jose to Columbus?

    San Jose (SJC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Jose to Columbus. You should not have trouble finding flights to Columbus from San Jose; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the San Jose airport to Columbus. It is only a 2.9 mi journey to San Jose (SJC) from San Jose’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Jose to Columbus Airport round-trip from $156. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $344, and Delta, from $345. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 65% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $106 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $172 and $274, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose to Columbus Airport?

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$156Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$251Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$317Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$332Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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