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$148+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SJO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$290
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$148
(KAYAK)

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 12, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/165:30 amCMH - SJO
1 stop7h 48mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/3012:23 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop10h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/246:14 amCMH - SJO
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/292:15 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$322
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1710:04 amCMH - SJO
2 stops15h 31mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/245:05 amSJO - CMH
2 stops12h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 11/67:15 amCMH - SJO
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Thu 11/132:17 pmSJO - CMH
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/10$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/114:59 pmCMH - SJO
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/285:30 amSJO - CMH
1 stop16h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$446
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/306:30 amCMH - SJO
2 stops15h 10mSouthwest
Thu 8/78:50 amSJO - CMH
2 stops11h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/9$508

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to San José that are best for you.

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Columbus

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 9/16

5:30 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/30

12:23 pm-12:49 am

1 stop10h 26m

$290

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sun 8/24

6:14 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/29

2:15 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$322

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 9/16

7:56 pm-7:40 am

2 stops13h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/28

12:23 pm-12:49 am

1 stop10h 26m

$392

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Thu 11/6

7:15 am-12:52 pm

1 stop6h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/13

2:17 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$397

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 11/4

7:55 pm-7:35 am

2 stops12h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/17

4:40 pm-9:49 am

2 stops16h 09m

$488

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sun 11/2

5:30 am-7:39 pm

1 stop15h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

8:45 am-10:12 pm

1 stop12h 27m

$496

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 7/30

6:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/7

8:50 am-10:35 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$508

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Fri 11/21

10:26 am-8:01 am

2 stops22h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/2

6:12 pm-9:35 am

2 stops14h 23m

$549

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 7/2

5:45 am-10:36 am

1 stop6h 51m

$148

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Mon 6/23

10:39 am-3:35 am

1 stop18h 56m

$203

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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 Airport to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport 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 9, 2025.

Booking 27 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus Airport to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 12, 2025.

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

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and Copa Airlines from Columbus to San José. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Columbus to San José. You should not have trouble finding flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from Columbus; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the San José airport from Columbus. It is only a 8.8 mi journey from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to San José’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus Airport to San José, San José Province round-trip from $290. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $322, and Delta, from $397. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to San José, San José Province are Spirit Airlines ($148), Avianca ($203), and Copa Airlines ($220).

  • 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 Airport to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Columbus Airport 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$265Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$311Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$371Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$386Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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