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$143+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to San José (SJO)

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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SJO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Columbus to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in April or January, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to San José (SJO). 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 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$265
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$143
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$656
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to San José
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This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/172:50 pmCMH - SJO
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/215:00 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop17h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$558
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/278:04 pmCMH - SJO
1 stop16h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sun 2/21:57 amSJO - CMH
1 stop11h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$612
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/176:30 amCMH - SJO
1 stop18h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2111:28 pmSJO - CMH
2 stops17h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$771
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/228:04 pmCMH - SJO
1 stop19h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/296:29 amSJO - CMH
1 stop14h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$842
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2110:29 amCMH - SJO
2 stops22h 06mAvianca
Sat 12/288:30 pmSJO - CMH
3 stops45h 24mAvianca
Deal found 12/17$1,962
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/225:25 pmCMH - SJO
3 stops31h 33mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/281:18 amSJO - CMH
3 stops20h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,562

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ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 1/13

3:58 pm-12:59 am

1 stop10h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/29

1:57 am-2:53 pm

1 stop11h 56m

$265

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 2/19

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/5

2:41 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$359

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sun 2/23

4:01 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/28

6:00 am-12:14 am

1 stop17h 14m

$435

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sun 2/23

2:20 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops23h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/6

12:35 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$504

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Fri 1/17

3:58 pm-12:59 am

1 stop10h 01m

$143

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sat 3/15

2:23 pm-11:55 am

2 stops23h 32m

$284

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sat 3/15

8:22 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop18h 58m

$323

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Thu 12/26

8:04 pm-7:15 am

3 stops36h 11m

$623

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 12/25

10:29 am-11:25 am

3 stops25h 56m

$1,537

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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 José in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 Columbus Airport-San José, San José Province 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 José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-San José, San José Province 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 José, San José Province 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 Columbus to San José

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to San José

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

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

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

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus Airport to San José, San José Province. 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 José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Columbus Airport to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Columbus Airport to San José, San José Province by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San José by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April 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 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

Avianca
7.0
Good
2,668 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,119 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

Related info for your journey

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

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Columbus to San José. You should not have trouble finding flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from Columbus; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the San José airport from Columbus. It is only a 8.8 mi journey from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to San José’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus Airport to San José, San José Province round-trip from $265. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $435, and United Airlines, from $504. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to San José, San José Province are Spirit Airlines ($143), United Airlines ($284), and American Airlines ($323).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Columbus Airport to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$254Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$307Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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