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$165+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to San Jose (SJC)

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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SJC
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Columbus to San Jose are usually found in July or May, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to San Jose (SJC). 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 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$182
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$165
(Priceline)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$496
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1710:01 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop18h 23mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/197:54 pmSJC - CMH
2 stops18h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$182
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.
Tue 4/227:45 amCMH - SJC
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Wed 4/306:15 amSJC - CMH
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 2/20$333
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/183:30 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/206:20 amSJC - CMH
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$354
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/175:59 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/196:10 amSJC - CMH
1 stop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$363
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 4/245:20 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Sun 4/271:20 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$380
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 3/146:15 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop8h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/183:06 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop23h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$403

Find flights from Columbus to San Jose within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to San Jose 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 22, 2025.

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Price

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Mon 3/10

10:01 pm-1:24 pm

1 stop18h 23m

San Jose

Thu 3/13

7:54 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop22h 02m

$219

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Thu 4/3

6:35 am-5:45 pm

2 stops14h 10m

San Jose

Tue 4/8

6:25 am-11:43 pm

2 stops14h 18m

$324

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Thu 3/6

6:35 am-12:20 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Jose

Tue 3/11

3:15 pm-1:45 am

1 stop7h 30m

$343

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Fri 5/16

3:34 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 51m

San Jose

Sat 5/24

6:26 pm-9:35 am

2 stops12h 09m

$510

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Mon 3/17

3:41 pm-10:52 pm

2 stops10h 11m

San Jose

Fri 3/21

6:00 am-7:24 pm

2 stops10h 24m

$545

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Fri 5/16

7:00 am-8:14 pm

1 stop16h 14m

San Jose

Sat 5/24

2:53 pm-5:13 am

2 stops11h 20m

$639

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Fri 3/7

1:10 pm-12:15 am

2 stops14h 05m

$165

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Sun 3/16

5:59 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$259

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Sun 3/16

7:25 pm-7:30 am

2 stops15h 05m

$269

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Thu 2/27

2:04 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$303

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to San Jose in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Columbus Airport-San Jose flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-San Jose flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-San Jose flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-San Jose 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 Columbus Airport-San Jose 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 Columbus to San Jose

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

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

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

Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus Airport to San Jose. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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 CMH to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 46% on flights from Columbus Airport to San Jose by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Rainfall in San Jose by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Columbus to San Jose, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into San Jose (SJC) if they book a flight to San Jose from Columbus. On average, San Jose has 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day from 5 airlines. San Jose is conveniently located just 2.9 mi from San Jose’s city center.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Jose, with prices starting at $182. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $333 and $354, respectively. These flights start at 59% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to San Jose are Spirit Airlines ($165), American Airlines ($259), and Southwest ($269).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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 Columbus to San Jose

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to San Jose. 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$292Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$370Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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