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$308+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Columbia (SMF - CAE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CAE
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Columbia (CAE). 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 December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$308
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$554
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3010:09 amSMF - CAE
2 stops27h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/66:15 amCAE - SMF
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$812
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/217:23 pmSMF - CAE
2 stops10h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/297:00 amCAE - SMF
1 stop9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$920
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2110:00 pmSMF - CAE
1 stop9h 16mDelta
Sun 12/292:19 pmCAE - SMF
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,087
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/219:16 amSMF - CAE
3 stops24h 19mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/291:06 pmCAE - SMF
2 stops22h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$3,595

Find flights from Sacramento to Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Columbia 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/15

12:42 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/18

4:00 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$308

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/15

4:23 pm-8:42 am

2 stops13h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/18

11:01 am-7:13 pm

2 stops11h 12m

$318

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/30

6:33 pm-9:50 am

2 stops12h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 4/5

10:28 am-10:37 pm

2 stops15h 09m

$478

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/24

8:10 am-10:23 am

2 stops23h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 4/27

11:06 am-9:48 am

2 stops25h 42m

$649

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Deals found on 12/18

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Columbia in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Sacramento-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Sacramento-Columbia 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 Sacramento to Columbia

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sacramento to Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Sacramento to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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 SMF to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 December 18, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sacramento to Columbia in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 4% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 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, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 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 December 18, 2024.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Columbia round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to Columbia is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $308 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $318 and $478 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Columbia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Sacramento to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$317Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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