San Jose

$135+ Cheap flights from Columbus to San Jose, CA (SJC)

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CMH — SJC
Feb 10 — Feb 171
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 January 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$294
(Delta)

One-way from

$135
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$756
From Columbus to San Jose
One-way flight from Columbus to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($160 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 January 11, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 3/118:34 amCMH - SJC
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1110:55 pmSJC - CMH
2 stops12h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 3/114:34 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Wed 3/1810:45 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 1/7$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 4/227:05 amCMH - SJC
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Mon 5/410:45 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Deal found 1/8$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Wed 2/1811:02 amCMH - SJC
2 stops9h 36mDelta
Mon 2/236:25 pmSJC - CMH
2 stops12h 12mDelta
Deal found 1/10$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/143:45 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/2111:01 amSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/9$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/126:00 amCMH - SJC
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Mon 2/1610:35 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Deal found 1/8$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/274:58 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/27:15 pmSJC - CMH
2 stops12h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$317

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Columbus

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San Jose

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Price

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Wed 3/11

8:34 am-1:41 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San Jose

Wed 3/11

10:55 pm-2:12 pm

2 stops12h 17m

$234

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

San Jose

Wed 3/11

10:45 pm-10:01 am

1 stop8h 16m

$257

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Wed 3/11

7:07 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 01m

San Jose

Wed 3/18

9:16 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 43m

$262

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Wed 2/18

11:02 am-5:38 pm

2 stops9h 36m

San Jose

Mon 2/23

6:25 pm-9:37 am

2 stops12h 12m

$294

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Sat 2/14

3:45 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Jose

Sat 2/21

11:01 am-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$307

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop9h 39m

San Jose

Mon 3/2

6:25 pm-9:37 am

2 stops12h 12m

$314

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Fri 2/27

4:58 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop8h 33m

San Jose

Mon 3/2

7:15 pm-10:45 am

2 stops12h 30m

$317

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Thu 2/12

6:05 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 45m

San Jose

Mon 2/16

3:10 pm-1:10 am

1 stop7h 00m

$321

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Mon 3/2

4:58 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$135

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Mon 2/9

6:04 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops8h 54m

$140

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Jose, California (average of $171). Flying from Columbus to San Jose, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 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 January 11, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to San Jose, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 4 airlines. San Jose is conveniently located just 2.9 mi from San Jose’s city center.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from Columbus to San Jose, California in about 8h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 01m. The distance from Columbus to San Jose, California is about 2095 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus to San Jose, California is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $276 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and American Airlines, starting at $306 and $306 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus to San Jose, California are Delta ($143), Southwest ($171), and United Airlines ($173).

  • 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 to San Jose, California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Jose, California (average of $171). Flying from Columbus to San Jose, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 Columbus to San Jose

Discover the top 4 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 January 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$276Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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