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$130+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Columbus

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CMH
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Jose to Columbus are usually found in June or April, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Columbus (C01). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$253
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$130
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$399
From San Jose to Columbus
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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 July 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 9/156:00 amSJC - CMH
1 stop13h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/211:14 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop21h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 8/306:30 amSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/315:52 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/306:30 amSJC - CMH
2 stops13h 48mDelta
Sun 8/316:40 amCMH - SJC
2 stops9h 12mDelta
Deal found 7/1$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/3011:38 amSJC - CMH
1 stop10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/67:03 amCMH - SJC
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$315
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/292:28 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop23h 57mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/36:25 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop19h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$342
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 10/2911:35 amSJC - CMH
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Mon 11/36:15 amCMH - SJC
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$348
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 8/296:00 amSJC - CMH
1 stop13h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/17:40 pmCMH - SJC
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$385

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Columbus that are best for you.

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San Jose

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Columbus

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Return

Price

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Mon 9/15

6:00 am-10:50 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Columbus

Sun 9/21

1:14 pm-7:20 am

1 stop21h 06m

$253

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Sat 8/30

6:30 am-6:08 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Columbus

Sun 8/31

5:52 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$282

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Sat 8/30

6:30 am-11:18 pm

2 stops13h 48m

Columbus

Sun 8/31

6:40 am-12:52 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$302

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Wed 7/30

11:38 am-12:42 am

1 stop10h 04m

Columbus

Wed 8/6

7:03 am-12:19 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$315

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Wed 10/29

2:28 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop23h 57m

Columbus

Mon 11/3

6:25 pm-10:47 am

1 stop19h 22m

$342

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Wed 10/29

11:35 am-1:20 am

2 stops10h 45m

Columbus

Mon 11/3

6:15 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 20m

$348

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Fri 8/29

6:00 am-10:16 pm

1 stop13h 16m

Columbus

Mon 9/1

7:40 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$385

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Wed 9/3

4:41 pm-7:11 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$130

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Tue 8/5

6:11 pm-5:13 am

1 stop8h 02m

$143

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Wed 7/30

11:38 am-12:42 am

1 stop10h 04m

$144

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Columbus

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Columbus. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Jose to Columbus, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from San Jose to Columbus 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Jose to Columbus 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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Jose to Columbus. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,545 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Jose to Columbus round-trip from $253. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $282, and Delta, from $302. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $130 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 Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $143 and $144, 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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from San Jose to Columbus 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$179Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$206Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$321Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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