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$121+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to San Jose (SJC)

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 6/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SJC
May 18 — May 251
Sun 5/18
Sun 5/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to San Jose are usually found in July or April, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to San Jose (SJC). 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 May 13, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$222
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$121
(Booking.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$407
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 13, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/154:47 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop20h 19mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/186:00 amSJC - CMH
1 stop6h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/11$222
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 7/16:55 amCMH - SJC
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Wed 7/2311:00 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/11$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Wed 9/32:06 pmCMH - SJC
2 stops11h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/96:00 amSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 5/276:02 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/3112:50 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 8/76:00 amCMH - SJC
2 stops12h 05mSouthwest
Mon 8/1111:05 amSJC - CMH
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 5/12$376
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 11/136:25 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop17h 47mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/175:00 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop21h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$409
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/164:56 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop9h 33mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/203:45 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop10h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$474

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to San Jose that are best for you.

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ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Sun 6/15

4:47 pm-10:06 am

1 stop20h 19m

San Jose

Wed 6/18

6:00 am-3:52 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$222

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Wed 9/3

2:06 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops11h 16m

San Jose

Tue 9/9

9:50 am-12:08 am

2 stops11h 18m

$297

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Tue 5/27

6:02 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San Jose

Sat 5/31

12:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$300

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Fri 10/3

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San Jose

Mon 10/6

10:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop7h 40m

$337

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Thu 8/7

6:00 am-3:05 pm

2 stops12h 05m

San Jose

Mon 8/11

11:05 am-12:05 am

2 stops10h 00m

$376

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Sat 8/2

5:30 am-12:22 pm

2 stops9h 52m

San Jose

Sat 8/9

8:00 am-10:36 pm

2 stops11h 36m

$573

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Fri 6/20

4:47 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$121

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Sun 9/14

6:32 pm-11:32 am

1 stop20h 00m

$131

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Sat 6/14

5:33 am-10:53 am

1 stop8h 20m

$144

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Sat 7/5

6:10 am-12:52 pm

2 stops9h 42m

$149

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to San Jose in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Columbus Airport-San Jose flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-San Jose flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-San Jose flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-San Jose flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Columbus Airport-San Jose flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to San Jose. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus Airport to San Jose. 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 Columbus Airport to San Jose?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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 CMH to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 13, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 46% on flights from Columbus Airport to San Jose by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Rainfall in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated May 13, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Columbus to San Jose, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to San Jose. 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 into for flights to San Jose from Columbus?

    Most people fly into San Jose (SJC) if they book a flight to San Jose from Columbus. On average, San Jose has 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day from 5 airlines. San Jose is conveniently located just 2.9 mi from San Jose’s city center.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Jose, with prices starting at $222. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $287 and $292, respectively. These flights start at 49% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to San Jose are Spirit Airlines ($121), Frontier ($131), and American Airlines ($144).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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 Columbus to San Jose

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to San Jose. 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 May 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$148Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$292Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$338Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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