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$253+ Cheap flights from San Antonio to Columbia (SAT - 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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — CAE
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to Columbia

Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/276:00 pmSAT - CAE
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:21 pmCAE - SAT
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$366
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/316:40 amSAT - CAE
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/510:40 amCAE - SAT
2 stops13h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/125:10 amSAT - CAE
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Mon 12/157:59 pmCAE - SAT
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/10$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/318:43 amSAT - CAE
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:07 amCAE - SAT
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$476
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/122:12 pmSAT - CAE
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/152:22 pmCAE - SAT
2 stops9h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$504
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/2511:28 amSAT - CAE
2 stops11h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2910:40 amCAE - SAT
1 stop25h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$563

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Antonio (SAT) 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 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$506
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Antonio 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Antonio to Columbia that are best for you.

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San Antonio

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Tue 2/10

5:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/18

2:06 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops9h 47m

$253

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Thu 2/5

6:30 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/8

3:11 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$279

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Fri 2/13

4:29 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop4h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/16

6:49 pm-12:34 am

1 stop6h 45m

$279

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Sat 1/31

2:05 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/4

9:20 am-7:41 pm

2 stops11h 21m

$322

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Mon 12/22

5:56 pm-8:18 am

2 stops13h 22m

$279

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Mon 12/22

6:40 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$322

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Deals found on 12/10

Compare providers for flights from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Columbia in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Antonio-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Antonio-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Antonio-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Antonio-Columbia 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 Antonio-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Columbia (average of $130). Flying from San Antonio to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Antonio to Columbia?

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 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Antonio to Columbia, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from San Antonio to Columbia?

    For as low as $279, American Airlines can have you in Columbia from San Antonio in 4h 28m. San Antonio and Columbia are separated by a distance of 1061 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Antonio to Columbia is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $148 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $258 and $282 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 60% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio 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 Antonio to Columbia?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Columbia (average of $130). Flying from San Antonio to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 San Antonio to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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