Cheap flights from Columbus Airport to San José from $192

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5:45 am - 12:22 pm
CMH
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SJO
7h 37m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 11:27 pm
SJO
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CMH
8h 57m1 stop
$280Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 31
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5:45 am - 12:22 pm
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SJO
7h 37m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 11:27 pm
SJO
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CMH
8h 57m1 stop
$281Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
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6:15 am - 12:22 pm
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SJO
7h 07m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 11:53 pm
SJO
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CMH
10h 18m1 stop
$289Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4
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6:15 am - 12:22 pm
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SJO
7h 07m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 11:53 pm
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CMH
10h 18m1 stop
$296Spirit Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3
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6:15 am - 12:22 pm
CMH
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SJO
7h 07m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 11:53 pm
SJO
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CMH
10h 18m1 stop
$297Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4
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10:40 am - 12:22 pm
CMH
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SJO
26h 42m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 9:40 am
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CMH
19h 10m1 stop
$305Spirit Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8
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10:54 am - 1:15 pm
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SJO
27h 21m1 stop
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1:31 pm - 10:44 am
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CMH
20h 13m1 stop
$308Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 22
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5:45 am - 12:22 pm
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SJO
7h 37m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 9:40 am
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CMH
19h 10m1 stop
$315Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Sun, Feb 1
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5:45 am - 12:22 pm
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7h 37m1 stop
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12:33 pm - 11:19 pm
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9h 46m1 stop
$316Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 4
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6:25 am - 11:22 am
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6h 57m1 stop
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12:31 pm - 10:13 pm
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7h 42m1 stop
$317Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6

Spirit Airlines flights from Columbus Airport to San José

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Columbus Airport to San José flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Jan 23
CMH5:45 amColumbus
7h 37m
1 stop
SJO12:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 31
SJO1:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 57m
1 stop
CMH11:27 pmColumbus
Spirit Airlines
Jan 23
CMH5:45 amColumbus
7h 37m
1 stop
SJO12:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 30
SJO1:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 57m
1 stop
CMH11:27 pmColumbus
Spirit Airlines
Feb 24
CMH6:15 amColumbus
7h 07m
1 stop
SJO12:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 4
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 18m
1 stop
CMH11:53 pmColumbus

Avianca flights from Columbus Airport to San José

Our best Avianca deals on Columbus Airport to San José flight tickets
Avianca
Jan 22
CMH10:31 amColumbus
14h 09m
2 stops
SJO11:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 2
SJO4:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 41m
2 stops
CMH9:56 amColumbus
Avianca
Jan 30
CMH8:05 pmColumbus
16h 20m
3 stops
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 4
SJO3:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 51m
2 stops
CMH9:56 amColumbus
Avianca
Feb 22
CMH10:36 amColumbus
14h 04m
2 stops
SJO11:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 1
SJO7:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 49m
2 stops
CMH9:39 amColumbus

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus Airport 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
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ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Fri 1/23

5:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

1:30 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$280

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Fri 1/23

5:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

1:30 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$281

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 2/24

6:15 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

12:35 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$289

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 2/25

6:15 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

12:35 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$296

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Tue 2/24

6:15 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

12:35 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$297

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Thu 2/5

10:40 am-12:22 pm

1 stop26h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

1:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop19h 10m

$305

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Fri 2/20

10:54 am-1:15 pm

1 stop27h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/22

1:31 pm-10:44 am

1 stop20h 13m

$308

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Sat 1/24

5:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

1:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop19h 10m

$315

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Fri 1/30

5:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

12:33 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$316

ColumbusSan José

CMH - SJO

CMHSJO

Columbus

Wed 4/29

6:25 am-11:22 am

1 stop6h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

12:31 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$317

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Columbus Airport and San José?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $414. If you don’t want to visit San José in April, then you should wait until May to fly from Columbus Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $414.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San José from Columbus Airport is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $452. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Columbus Airport to San José on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $633. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José?

Our data shows that the cheapest Columbus Airport to San José flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to San José in the evening for as low as $406. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $537.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Columbus Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around $522 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Columbus Airport for as low as $393 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Columbus Airport to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a Columbus Airport to San José flight.

How have Columbus Airport to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Columbus Airport to San José flights are approximately 0% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Columbus Airport to San José according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

6h 31m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Columbus Airport to San José takes 6h 31m
There are no direct flights from Columbus Airport to San José. There are no popular flight routes from Columbus Airport to San José.
  • How far is Columbus to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    Columbus and San José Juan Santamaria Intl are 2077.3 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 6h 31m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Columbus Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Columbus Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Columbus Airport to San José?

Best airlines flying from Columbus Airport to San José

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6.3
8,190 reviews
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7.2
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7.9
8,005 reviews
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7.4
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7.9
4,250 reviews
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