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$269+ 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 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SJO
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 27 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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$302
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$600
From Columbus to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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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 June 30, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Sun 7/208:37 pmCMH - SJO
1 stop16h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/2812:16 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop10h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/28$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sun 9/76:00 amCMH - SJO
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Thu 9/111:35 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 6/30$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Sun 9/76:00 amCMH - SJO
2 stops15h 42mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/127:21 amSJO - CMH
2 stops13h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$326
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/810:04 amCMH - SJO
2 stops15h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/175:05 amSJO - CMH
2 stops12h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$379

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ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sun 7/20

8:37 pm-11:11 am

1 stop16h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/28

12:16 pm-12:18 am

1 stop10h 02m

$302

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/11

1:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$322

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-7:42 pm

2 stops15h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/12

7:21 am-11:07 pm

2 stops13h 46m

$326

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 8/18

7:45 pm-3:35 am

1 stop9h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/25

4:20 pm-9:33 am

2 stops15h 13m

$384

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sun 11/23

4:45 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop28h 54m

$269

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sun 11/23

9:08 am-6:56 pm

3 stops34h 48m

$472

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

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 June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Columbus to San José, San José Province is 27 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Columbus to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 June 30, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Columbus to San José, San José Province by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

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 June 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,094 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $302, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Columbus to San José, San José Province for 42% 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, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Columbus to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$264Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$311Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$371Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$386Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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