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$121+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to San José (SJO)

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CMH — SJO
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Columbus to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in April or November, 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 February 22, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$121
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$461
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/179:36 pmCMH - SJO
1 stop15h 45mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/2012:26 pmSJO - CMH
2 stops22h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$317
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/265:10 amCMH - SJO
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/313:06 pmSJO - CMH
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$324
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.
Wed 3/58:03 amCMH - SJO
2 stops12h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/116:05 amSJO - CMH
2 stops11h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$404
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.
Tue 4/14:11 pmCMH - SJO
2 stops20h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/87:55 amSJO - CMH
2 stops27h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$486

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Columbus

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Price

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 3/17

9:36 pm-11:21 am

1 stop15h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/20

12:26 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops22h 04m

$317

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 3/26

5:10 am-10:25 am

1 stop7h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/31

3:06 pm-12:41 am

2 stops31h 35m

$324

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 3/5

8:03 am-7:27 pm

2 stops12h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

6:05 am-7:36 pm

2 stops11h 31m

$404

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 4/1

4:11 pm-10:11 am

2 stops20h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/8

7:55 am-1:18 pm

2 stops27h 23m

$486

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 3/26

10:25 am-7:34 am

2 stops23h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/31

6:07 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$526

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 4/7

6:07 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$121

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 4/8

10:20 am-6:24 pm

2 stops10h 04m

$159

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sat 3/15

9:00 am-8:07 am

2 stops25h 07m

$244

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 4/7

11:44 am-11:14 pm

3 stops37h 30m

$295

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Thu 5/15

7:00 am-7:37 pm

3 stops14h 37m

$2,536

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Deals found on 2/21

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 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

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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 February 14, 2025.

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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 February 22, 2025.

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.

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 February 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbus to San José. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,502 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,502 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,502 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,502 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,502 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,015 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,502 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

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 $317. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $404, and United Airlines, from $486. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 40% 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 ($121), American Airlines ($159), and Copa Airlines ($244).

  • 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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$258Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$311Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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