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$192+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Columbus (CMH)

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CMH
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Columbus

Cheapest flights from San José to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 23, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 9/41:25 pm
SJO
-
CMH
2 stops21h 41m
United Airlines
Mon 9/286:30 am
CMH
-
SJO
1 stop15h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 7/2812:44 pm
SJO
-
CMH
1 stop19h 56m
United Airlines
Wed 8/56:30 am
CMH
-
SJO
1 stop29h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Mon 7/276:00 am
SJO
-
CMH
1 stop16h 37m
American Airlines
Sun 8/27:13 am
CMH
-
SJO
1 stop17h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sat 9/52:53 pm
SJO
-
CMH
2 stops19h 22m
American Airlines
Sat 10/35:28 am
CMH
-
SJO
2 stops10h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 10/293:01 pm
SJO
-
CMH
1 stop7h 36m
American Airlines
Mon 11/27:16 pm
CMH
-
SJO
1 stop20h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Thu 10/297:45 am
SJO
-
CMH
1 stop13h 49m
United Airlines
Wed 11/112:11 pm
CMH
-
SJO
2 stops22h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$358

Find flight deals from San José to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Columbus (CMH). 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 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$324
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$192
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$542
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/28

12:44 pm-10:40 am

1 stop19h 56m

Columbus

Wed 8/5

6:30 am-10:11 am

1 stop29h 41m

$328

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/11

1:25 pm-11:40 am

2 stops20h 15m

Columbus

Tue 9/15

2:12 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$398

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/30

7:55 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 04m

Columbus

Thu 8/6

6:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop15h 07m

$411

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/1

6:40 am-10:37 pm

1 stop13h 57m

Columbus

Sun 8/9

6:30 am-10:11 am

1 stop29h 41m

$434

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/2

1:25 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Columbus

Wed 9/9

5:03 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop28h 34m

$440

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/27

7:15 am-9:57 am

2 stops24h 42m

Columbus

Sun 8/2

2:19 pm-10:11 am

2 stops21h 52m

$465
Quickest round-trip

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/14

9:00 am-9:10 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Columbus

Sun 8/23

5:55 am-6:40 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$488
Cheapest one-way

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/4

1:25 pm-1:06 pm

2 stops21h 41m

$192

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/26

6:40 am-10:37 pm

1 stop13h 57m

$251

San JoséColumbus

SJO - CMH

SJOCMH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/3

1:14 pm-12:58 am

1 stop9h 44m

$308

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Deals found on 7/20

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Compare providers for flights from San José to Columbus

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Columbus in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Columbus Airport

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

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to Columbus Airport. 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 José to Columbus Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Columbus Airport (average of $299). Flying from San José to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Columbus Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San José to Columbus Airport flights typically cost between $347 and $632 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $324 on United Airlines (Sep 4-Sep 28).

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 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from San José to Columbus Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from San José. Booking flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Columbus should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Columbus from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Columbus Airport?

    United Airlines can get you from San José to Columbus Airport in just under 19h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to . San José and Columbus Airport are separated by a distance of 2073 mi.

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

    United Airlines, at $303, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to Columbus Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. Users have found that United Airlines is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $177. Users have also found prices from $231 and $246 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 José to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Columbus Airport (average of $299). Flying from San José to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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 2 airlines flying from San José to Columbus

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$303Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$383Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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