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San Jose to Columbus

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Flights from San Jose to Columbus

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Columbus. 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

San Jose to Columbus at a glance

Fastest journey6h 41mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Orlando

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Columbus

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

SJO Atlanta (ATL) CMH

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 41m

SJO Orlando (MCO) CMH

Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 42m

SJO Chicago (ORD) CMH

Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 34m

SJO Washington (IAD) CMH

Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 13m

SJO Charlotte (CLT) CMH

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 44m

SJO Nashville (BNA) CMH

Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 50m

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: +1hColumbus vs San Jose
Currency in Columbus: USD
Airports: SJO → CMH, LCK

Flights from San Jose to Columbus: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Columbus?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Orlando and Chicago. 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 San Jose to Columbus?

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 San Jose and Columbus?

The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Orlando (MCO), Chicago (ORD) and Washington (IAD). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve San Jose and Columbus?

San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

What is the time difference between San Jose and Columbus?

Columbus is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.

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