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$134+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Columbus

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SJC — CMH
Mar 14 — Mar 211
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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 February 12, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Fri 5/81:13 pm
SJC
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CMH
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Tue 5/121:57 pm
CMH
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SJC
1 stop9h 41m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/71:57 pm
SJC
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CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Delta
Tue 3/107:05 am
CMH
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SJC
1 stop8h 26m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Thu 3/121:35 pm
SJC
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CMH
1 stop6h 20m
Delta
Mon 3/164:34 pm
CMH
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SJC
1 stop7h 59m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/151:40 pm
SJC
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CMH
1 stop8h 03m
Delta
Sun 4/197:05 am
CMH
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SJC
2 stops11h 03m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Fri 3/611:01 am
SJC
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CMH
1 stop8h 39m
American Airlines
Tue 3/103:45 pm
CMH
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SJC
1 stop8h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$392

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Round-trip from

$307
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$134
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$424
From San Jose to Columbus
One-way flight from San Jose to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Fri 5/8

1:13 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Columbus

Tue 5/12

1:57 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$310

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Sat 3/7

1:57 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Columbus

Tue 3/10

7:05 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$312

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Thu 3/12

1:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Columbus

Mon 3/16

4:34 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$343

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Wed 4/15

1:40 pm-12:43 am

1 stop8h 03m

Columbus

Sun 4/19

7:05 am-3:08 pm

2 stops11h 03m

$363

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Tue 3/3

8:50 am-11:42 pm

2 stops11h 52m

Columbus

Wed 3/4

8:30 am-1:41 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$405

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Fri 3/27

10:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop8h 05m

Columbus

Mon 3/30

7:30 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$411

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Fri 3/27

10:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop8h 05m

Columbus

Mon 4/6

3:50 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$411

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Wed 3/25

1:25 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 59m

$134

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-4:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$154

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Tue 5/19

6:11 pm-9:53 am

2 stops12h 42m

$164

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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 February 12, 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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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

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  • 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?

    Delta can get you from San Jose, California to Columbus in just under 7h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 2095 mi.

  • 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 $276 and $306 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?

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  • 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$206Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$324Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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