Columbus

$92+ Cheap flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Columbus

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SAT — CMH
Jan 3 — Jan 101
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Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to Columbus

Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Mon 12/225:56 pmSAT - CMH
2 stops29h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/86:06 amCMH - SAT
1 stop13h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Tue 12/232:39 pmSAT - CMH
1 stop25h 54mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/276:06 amCMH - SAT
1 stop18h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/3$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/214:39 pmSAT - CMH
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/275:14 pmCMH - SAT
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Mon 12/225:56 pmSAT - CMH
2 stops29h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/276:06 amCMH - SAT
1 stop18h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$330
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:45 amSAT - CMH
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Tue 12/239:13 pmCMH - SAT
1 stop22h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$337
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1812:45 pmSAT - CMH
1 stop10h 12mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/2211:14 amCMH - SAT
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/1$338
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:45 pmSAT - CMH
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Mon 1/56:00 amCMH - SAT
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/2$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/215:48 pmSAT - CMH
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/83:00 pmCMH - SAT
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:59 pmSAT - CMH
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/55:40 amCMH - SAT
2 stops8h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sun 12/215:59 pmSAT - CMH
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/279:00 amCMH - SAT
2 stops9h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$356

Find flight deals from San Antonio to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Antonio (SAT) 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 December 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$192
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$92
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$606
From San Antonio to Columbus
One-way flight from San Antonio to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Mon 1/12

8:00 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop26h 19m

Columbus

Wed 1/14

6:06 am-11:52 pm

1 stop18h 46m

$194

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Tue 1/6

2:39 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop25h 54m

Columbus

Sun 1/11

1:36 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$218

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Fri 1/9

10:35 am-11:27 pm

1 stop11h 52m

Columbus

Sun 1/11

1:36 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$218

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Thu 1/8

6:30 am-11:19 pm

1 stop15h 49m

Columbus

Sat 1/10

6:06 am-11:52 pm

1 stop18h 46m

$223

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Tue 1/6

2:39 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop25h 54m

Columbus

Wed 1/14

6:06 am-11:52 pm

1 stop18h 46m

$241

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Thu 1/8

4:29 pm-12:01 am

1 stop6h 32m

Columbus

Mon 1/12

6:04 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$257

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Sat 1/10

5:20 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 39m

Columbus

Sat 1/10

4:34 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$257

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Tue 1/6

4:29 pm-12:01 am

1 stop6h 32m

Columbus

Thu 1/15

8:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$257

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Sat 1/10

5:30 am-1:31 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Columbus

Thu 1/15

4:34 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$257

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Tue 1/6

4:00 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Columbus

Mon 1/12

4:34 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$257

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Antonio to Columbus. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Antonio to Columbus. 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 San Antonio to Columbus?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Columbus (average of $107). Flying from San Antonio to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 SAT to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Antonio 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 December 4, 2025.

When flying from San Antonio to Columbus, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the morning.

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 December 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Antonio to Columbus by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Antonio 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 Antonio to Columbus?

    Located just 7.6 mi from the city center, San Antonio is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from San Antonio. Booking flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Columbus should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Columbus from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Antonio to Columbus?

    Spirit Airlines can get you from San Antonio to Columbus in just under 15h 49m. Your travel time can differ by up to . San Antonio and Columbus are separated by a distance of 1139 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($127), Southwest ($266), and American Airlines ($266) offers the cheapest pricing from San Antonio to Columbus. You may be able to fly from San Antonio to Columbus for 68% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Antonio to Columbus are Frontier ($78), Spirit Airlines ($82), and United Airlines ($132).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio 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 Antonio to Columbus?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Columbus (average of $107). Flying from San Antonio to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 Antonio to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$127Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$241Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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