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$101+ Cheap flights from San Antonio (SAT) 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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — 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 Antonio to Columbus are usually found in September or August, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$195
(Priceline)

One-way from

$101
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$355
From San Antonio to Columbus
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/317:10 amSAT - CMH
1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/412:31 pmCMH - SAT
1 stop5h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$195
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/307:45 amSAT - CMH
1 stop11h 37mSpirit Airlines
Fri 8/155:15 amCMH - SAT
1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/3$203
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.
Tue 7/294:26 pmSAT - CMH
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Sat 8/26:00 amCMH - SAT
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 7/1$267
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/178:14 pmSAT - CMH
2 stops14h 28mFrontier
Mon 7/2112:31 pmCMH - SAT
1 stop5h 21mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$296
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/76:30 pmSAT - CMH
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/117:03 amCMH - SAT
1 stop10h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$300

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Antonio 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.
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San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Thu 7/31

7:10 am-7:32 pm

1 stop11h 22m

Columbus

Mon 8/4

12:31 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$195

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Wed 7/30

7:45 am-8:22 pm

1 stop11h 37m

Columbus

Fri 8/15

5:15 am-4:48 pm

1 stop12h 33m

$203

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Tue 7/29

4:26 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Columbus

Sat 8/2

6:00 am-11:19 am

1 stop6h 19m

$267

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Thu 7/17

8:14 pm-11:42 am

2 stops14h 28m

Columbus

Mon 7/21

12:31 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$296

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Thu 8/7

6:30 pm-12:13 am

1 stop4h 43m

Columbus

Mon 8/11

7:03 am-4:30 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$300

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Thu 7/31

7:10 am-7:32 pm

1 stop11h 22m

$101

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Tue 9/9

5:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$133

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-6:15 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$144

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Sat 7/12

6:59 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop20h 31m

$154

San AntonioColumbus

SAT - CMH

SATCMH

San Antonio

Thu 9/25

5:09 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$199

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Best time to book a flight from San Antonio to Columbus

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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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 35 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from San Antonio 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 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 July 3, 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,094 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($203), Delta ($267), and Frontier ($296) offers the cheapest pricing from San Antonio to Columbus. You may be able to fly from San Antonio to Columbus for 48% 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 Spirit Airlines ($101), American Airlines ($133), and Southwest ($144).

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from San Antonio 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 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$119Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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