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$99+ 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SJO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$254
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$99
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$414
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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 April 17, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/105:25 amCMH - SJO
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1711:32 amSJO - CMH
1 stop10h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 9/87:08 pmCMH - SJO
1 stop16h 17mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/127:35 amSJO - CMH
1 stop14h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 9/86:05 amCMH - SJO
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Mon 9/151:18 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/16$342
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 5/2212:22 pmCMH - SJO
2 stops23h 52mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2711:32 amSJO - CMH
3 stops32h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 8/206:00 pmCMH - SJO
2 stops20h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/297:55 amSJO - CMH
2 stops34h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$452
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 8/410:33 amCMH - SJO
2 stops13h 20mCopa Airlines
Sat 8/94:10 amSJO - CMH
2 stops15h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/16$524
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 5/156:33 pmCMH - SJO
2 stops31h 13mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/191:06 amSJO - CMH
2 stops26h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$712
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/810:39 amCMH - SJO
3 stops26h 36mAvianca
Thu 6/194:20 pmSJO - CMH
2 stops15h 12mAvianca
Deal found 4/17$845

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to San José 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to San José that are best for you.

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Columbus

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San José

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 6/10

5:25 am-10:27 am

1 stop7h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/17

11:32 am-11:32 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$254

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 9/8

7:08 pm-9:25 am

1 stop16h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/12

7:35 am-12:08 am

1 stop14h 33m

$322

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 9/8

6:05 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/15

1:18 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$342

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Thu 5/22

12:22 pm-10:14 am

2 stops23h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/27

11:32 am-9:41 pm

3 stops32h 09m

$396

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 8/20

6:00 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops20h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/29

7:55 am-8:45 pm

2 stops34h 50m

$452

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 8/4

10:33 am-9:53 pm

2 stops13h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/9

4:10 am-10:08 pm

2 stops15h 58m

$524

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Thu 5/15

6:33 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops31h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/19

1:06 am-5:13 am

2 stops26h 07m

$712

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sun 6/8

10:39 am-11:15 am

3 stops26h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/19

4:20 pm-9:32 am

2 stops15h 12m

$845

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Fri 5/16

5:25 am-10:27 am

1 stop7h 02m

$99

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Fri 5/16

7:00 am-7:37 pm

3 stops14h 37m

$2,866

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Deals found on 4/16

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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 José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to San José

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 April 11, 2025.

Booking 28 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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and Copa Airlines from Columbus to San José. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,409 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to San José. 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 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 $254. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $322, and Delta, from $342. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to San José. 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$265Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$311Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$366Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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