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$125+ Cheap flights from Columbus to San José (SJO)

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 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SJO
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in February or April, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to San José (SJO). 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 November 5, 2025.

Round-trip from

$213
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One-way from

$125
(Cheapflightsfares)

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$486
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 5, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/175:25 amCMH - SJO
1 stop8h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/221:20 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$213
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/175:25 amCMH - SJO
1 stop8h 00mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/201:20 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/174:30 pmCMH - SJO
2 stops20h 09mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/201:20 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$299
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Tue 12/28:30 amCMH - SJO
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/101:31 pmSJO - CMH
2 stops19h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$342
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/43:05 pmCMH - SJO
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/64:15 pmSJO - CMH
2 stops16h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$354
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/158:33 pmCMH - SJO
1 stop16h 52mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/2112:39 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop10h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:30 amCMH - SJO
1 stop26h 49mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/812:39 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop29h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$366

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to San José 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 November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to San José that are best for you.

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ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 1/7

11:14 am-11:27 am

2 stops25h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

1:16 am-9:12 pm

1 stop18h 56m

$342

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 11/17

9:42 am-12:25 pm

3 stops27h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/20

1:20 pm-7:35 am

2 stops17h 15m

$373

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 12/15

8:33 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop16h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/21

1:31 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops33h 26m

$411

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 3/11

11:40 am-6:53 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

1:05 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$416

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 3/18

12:06 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/24

12:01 am-10:29 am

1 stop8h 28m

$416

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 3/18

11:45 am-7:39 pm

1 stop9h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/25

8:05 am-7:59 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$416

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sun 2/22

5:40 am-11:47 am

1 stop7h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

12:43 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$428

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sat 2/28

5:30 am-12:56 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

1:05 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$436

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Thu 2/26

5:30 am-12:56 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

7:45 am-10:11 pm

1 stop12h 26m

$436

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sat 2/28

11:36 am-10:40 pm

1 stop12h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

8:55 am-10:18 pm

2 stops11h 23m

$440

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to San José

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to San José. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbus to San José, you should look to book at least 17 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 José?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San José (average of $256). Flying from Columbus to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 5, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Columbus to San José by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated November 5, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Columbus to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,002 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,042 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,115 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José from Columbus. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day from 5 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from San José’s city center.

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

    For as low as $416, Spirit Airlines can have you in San José from Columbus in 9h 13m. There are 2073 mi between Columbus and San José. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $266, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Columbus to San José and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $355 and $384, respectively. You may be able to fly from Columbus to San José for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San José (average of $256). Flying from Columbus to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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 José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to San José. 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 November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$241Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$266Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$355Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$415Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$426Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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