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$164+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to San Jose, CA (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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SJC
May 8 — May 151
Fri 5/8
Fri 5/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 8, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 6/32:03 pm
CMH
-
SJC
1 stop9h 35m
Delta
Tue 6/912:46 pm
SJC
-
CMH
1 stop9h 08m
Delta
Deal found 4/5$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Sat 5/26:35 am
CMH
-
SJC
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Tue 5/511:40 am
SJC
-
CMH
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/6$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Wed 5/66:55 am
CMH
-
SJC
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Mon 5/113:25 pm
SJC
-
CMH
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/6$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 4/303:00 pm
CMH
-
SJC
1 stop9h 45m
Delta
Tue 5/51:45 pm
SJC
-
CMH
1 stop7h 58m
Delta
Deal found 4/6$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 4/306:50 pm
CMH
-
SJC
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Tue 5/56:15 am
SJC
-
CMH
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/6$346
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Tue 5/195:05 am
CMH
-
SJC
2 stops10h 01m
American Airlines
Wed 5/2711:48 am
SJC
-
CMH
1 stop9h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 4/305:35 am
CMH
-
SJC
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Mon 5/43:25 pm
SJC
-
CMH
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/6$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Mon 4/276:00 am
CMH
-
SJC
2 stops12h 23m
Delta
Wed 4/296:45 am
SJC
-
CMH
2 stops12h 55m
Delta
Deal found 4/6$351

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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 April 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$327
(Delta)

One-way from

$164
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$372
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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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Wed 6/3

1:15 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops11h 05m

San Jose

Tue 6/9

10:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop8h 20m

$332
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Tue 5/19

6:05 am-10:53 am

1 stop7h 48m

San Jose

Tue 5/26

1:40 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$341

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Fri 6/5

4:49 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 06m

San Jose

Wed 6/10

1:43 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$402

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Fri 6/5

4:49 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 06m

San Jose

Tue 6/9

12:46 pm-12:54 am

1 stop9h 08m

$422

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Thu 5/7

6:35 am-11:45 am

2 stops8h 10m

San Jose

Fri 6/19

4:20 pm-10:20 am

2 stops15h 00m

$432

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Tue 5/5

6:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Jose

Wed 5/6

6:19 pm-9:40 am

2 stops12h 21m

$462

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Mon 4/27

6:35 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 25m

San Jose

Wed 4/29

10:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop8h 05m

$462

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Thu 4/23

5:20 am-1:20 pm

2 stops11h 00m

San Jose

Tue 4/28

8:20 am-8:45 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$472

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Sun 5/31

6:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

San Jose

Sun 6/7

3:15 pm-1:50 am

1 stop7h 35m

$477
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Thu 5/14

5:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$178

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Deals found on 4/5

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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 Columbus to San Jose in April.
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 Columbus Airport-San Jose, California 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, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-San Jose, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-San Jose, California 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 Columbus Airport-San Jose, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Jose, California (average of $183). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Jose, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $299). 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 Columbus Airport to San Jose, California?

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 April 8, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Columbus Airport to San Jose. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,388 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,551 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,548 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbus Airport to San Jose, California in 7h 48m. Fly via Southwest or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 2095 mi between Columbus Airport and San Jose, California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($256), Delta ($276), and Southwest ($306) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus Airport to San Jose, California. American Airlines is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $118. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Columbus Airport to San Jose, California for a low price.

  • 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, California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Jose, California (average of $183). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Jose, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $299). 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 April 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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