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$99+ Cheap flights from Columbus to San Jose (SJC)

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CMH — SJC
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to San Jose are usually found in September or August, booked 20 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 (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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$154
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$99
(Mytrip)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

$378
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/612:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/136:35 amSJC - CMH
1 stop13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$154
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 9/412:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/106:35 amSJC - CMH
1 stop13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$156
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1712:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/2011:40 amSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$167
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/612:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/154:16 pmSJC - CMH
1 stop27h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$169
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1012:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/176:35 amSJC - CMH
1 stop13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/11$176
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2612:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/26:35 amSJC - CMH
1 stop13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$195
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Fri 9/2612:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/36:35 amSJC - CMH
1 stop13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/11$198
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1012:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/2711:40 amSJC - CMH
2 stops28h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$203
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1512:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/1711:40 amSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$204
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2112:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop24h 52mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/2511:40 amSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$223

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to San Jose 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to San Jose that are best for you.

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Columbus

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San Jose

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Depart

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Price

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Wed 9/10

12:53 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Jose

Sat 9/27

6:35 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$154

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Sat 9/6

12:53 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Jose

Sat 9/13

6:35 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$154

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Wed 9/17

12:53 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Jose

Sat 9/20

6:35 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$154

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Thu 9/4

12:53 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Jose

Wed 9/10

6:35 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$156

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Sat 9/6

12:53 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Jose

Mon 9/15

4:16 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop27h 29m

$169

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Wed 9/10

12:53 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Jose

Wed 9/17

6:35 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$176

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Fri 9/26

12:53 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Jose

Thu 10/2

6:35 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$195

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Fri 9/26

12:53 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Jose

Fri 10/3

6:35 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$198

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Sat 9/27

12:53 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Jose

Sat 10/4

6:35 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$198

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Sat 9/13

12:53 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$99

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to San Jose

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus 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 August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbus to San Jose, you should look to book at least 20 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Columbus to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 August 14, 2025.

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

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 August 14, 2025.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,045 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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 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 to San Jose round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Jose, with prices starting at $133. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $285 and $308, respectively. These flights start at 69% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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?

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  • 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?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Columbus to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$285Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$338Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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