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$141+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Columbus

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SJC — CMH
feb. 5 — feb. 121
jue. 2/5
jue. 2/12
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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 enero 6, 2026.

Round-trip from

$250
(Southwest)

One-way from

$141
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$343
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 enero 6, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
mié. 3/410:55 amSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
mié. 3/113:35 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/5$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
mar. 1/272:06 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop6h 58mDelta
mié. 1/288:00 amCMH - SJC
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 1/5$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
lun. 1/266:20 amSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 59mDelta
mié. 1/287:00 amCMH - SJC
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Deal found 1/5$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
lun. 1/261:20 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop6h 39mDelta
jue. 1/298:00 amCMH - SJC
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 1/5$281
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
mié. 1/286:15 amSJC - CMH
1 stop9h 12mAlaska Airlines
vie. 1/308:00 amCMH - SJC
1 stop28h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/5$301
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
lun. 1/266:15 amSJC - CMH
1 stop9h 12mAlaska Airlines
vie. 1/308:00 amCMH - SJC
1 stop9h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/5$302
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
mar. 1/275:45 pmSJC - CMH
2 stops21h 42mAlaska Airlines
vie. 1/308:00 amCMH - SJC
1 stop28h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/5$309

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San Jose

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Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

mié. 3/4

9:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Columbus

mié. 3/11

3:35 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$265

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

mar. 1/27

2:06 pm-12:04 am

1 stop6h 58m

Columbus

mié. 1/28

8:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$279

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

mié. 1/28

2:06 pm-12:04 am

1 stop6h 58m

Columbus

jue. 1/29

4:33 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$280

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

lun. 1/26

6:20 am-6:19 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Columbus

mié. 1/28

7:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$280

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

lun. 1/26

6:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Columbus

jue. 1/29

5:43 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$281

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

lun. 1/26

1:20 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Columbus

jue. 1/29

8:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$281

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

mar. 1/27

9:15 am-10:59 pm

2 stops10h 44m

Columbus

jue. 1/29

7:30 am-2:52 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$291

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

mié. 1/28

6:15 am-6:27 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Columbus

vie. 1/30

8:00 am-9:48 am

1 stop28h 48m

$301

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

lun. 1/26

6:20 am-6:19 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$141

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

dom. 2/1

6:15 am-6:27 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$154

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Columbus (average of $126). Flying from San Jose, California to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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.

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 enero 6, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,018 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,084 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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 4 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.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Columbus?

    Southwest and Delta can get you from San Jose, California to Columbus in just under 6h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 07m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2095 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Columbus round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Jose, California to Columbus is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $250 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $267 and $314 round-trip. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Jose, California to Columbus are American Airlines ($140), Delta ($149), and Southwest ($178).

  • 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, California to Columbus?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Columbus (average of $126). Flying from San Jose, California to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 4 airlines flying from San Jose to Columbus

Discover the top 4 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 enero 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$206Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$314Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$337Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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