Cheap Flights from Columbus to San Jose
Cheap Flights from Columbus to San Jose
Looking for cheap flights from Columbus to San Jose? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Columbus to San Jose vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,500–23,600 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Columbus to San Jose for specific travel dates.
2026-11-23
CMH - SJC
Economy | 2 Stops
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
CMH - SJC
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-24
CMH - SJC
Economy | 1 Stop
From 20,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-23
CMH - SJC
Economy | 1 Stop
From 20,700 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
CMH - SJC
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 22,500 Pts + $31.2
2026-11-25
CMH - SJC
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 23,600 Pts + $5.6
Columbus to San Jose flight facts
Distance
2,097 mi
3,374 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−3h
San Jose is 3 hours behind Columbus.
Airports in Columbus
CMH · John Glenn Columbus Intl
Airports in San Jose
SJC · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Columbus - San Francisco · San Francisco is 30 mi from San Jose
Flights Columbus - Sacramento · Sacramento is 94 mi from San Jose
Flights Cleveland - San Jose · Cleveland is 112 mi from Columbus
Flights Fort Wayne - San Jose · Fort Wayne is 139 mi from Columbus
Flights Pittsburgh - San Jose · Pittsburgh is 144 mi from Columbus
Flights Detroit - San Jose · Detroit is 155 mi from Columbus
Premium cabin flights from Columbus to San Jose
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
CMH - SJC
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
CMH - SJC
First | 1 Stop
From 37,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
CMH - SJC
First | 1 Stop
From 43,600 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Oakland (United States)
Kissel Uptown Oakland
From 12,000 Pts or $207
San Francisco (United States)
Hotel Kabuki
From 15,000 Pts or $245
Carmel (United States)
Carmel Valley Ranch
From 35,000 Pts or $447
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Columbus to San Jose depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Columbus to San Jose.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Columbus to San Jose.
Columbus and San Jose are about 2,097 miles (3,374 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,097-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Jose is 3 hours behind Columbus.
Departures from Columbus: John Glenn Columbus Intl (CMH). Arrivals in San Jose: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl (SJC).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Jose, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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