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Connecting route · United States → Costa Rica

Flights from Columbus to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Columbus to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Atlanta or Orlando, about 6h 41m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 41m
CMHSJOATL

Columbus to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey6h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Orlando

Best ways to fly from Columbus to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CMH Atlanta (ATL) SJO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 41m
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2
CMH Orlando (MCO) SJO
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~6h 42m
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3
CMH Washington (IAD) SJO
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 13m
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4
CMH Chicago (ORD) SJO
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 34m
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5
CMH Charlotte (CLT) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 44m
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CMH Nashville (BNA) SJO
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 50m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,341 km2,075 miles
Journey time
6h 41mestimate
Time difference
-1hSan Jose vs Columbus
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
CMH, LCK → SJO

Flights from Columbus to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Orlando and Washington. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Columbus to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,341 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Orlando (MCO), Washington (IAD) and Chicago (ORD). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and San Jose?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Columbus and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour behind Columbus.

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