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$380+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Columbia, MO (SFO - COU)

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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — COU
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Columbia (COU). 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 April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$470
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$380
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,029
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 30% potential increase in price ($280 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Fri 6/611:59 pmSFO - COU
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/95:08 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$470

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San Francisco

Fri 6/6

11:59 pm-10:37 am

1 stop8h 38m

Columbia Regional

Mon 6/9

5:08 pm-12:12 am

1 stop9h 04m

$470

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SFO - COU

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Tue 4/29

12:47 am-11:51 am

1 stop9h 04m

$380

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Columbia in April.
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FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Columbia, Missouri flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Columbia, Missouri flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Columbia, Missouri flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Columbia, Missouri flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia, Missouri?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from San Francisco to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $570). 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 SFO to COU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Columbia, Missouri, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 37% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia, Missouri ranges from 1.9 - 5.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Columbia, Missouri when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, Missouri, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. 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 Columbia. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Columbia, Missouri round-trip from $470. American Airlines is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Columbia 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 San Francisco to Columbia, Missouri?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from San Francisco to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $570). 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 airline flying from San Francisco to Columbia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco to Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$407Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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