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

Currently priced at $309, American Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Columbia and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $356 and $1,048, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Columbia for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Columbia one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Columbia are American Airlines ($212), Delta ($229), and United Airlines ($267).

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Columbia?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Columbia flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Columbia?

When booking a flight from San Diego to Columbia, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Columbia?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from San Diego to Columbia. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Columbia.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Columbia?

To save up to 64% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 56 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Diego to Columbia from $413 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $538 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Columbia?

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Columbia from San Diego. Prices for August average $491 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $248. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a August flight can save you 35% on your journey compared to booking in December

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San Diego-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Columbia?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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.

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The best prices from San Diego to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in August or February, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Columbia

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$309 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$212 (American Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$394

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on février 20, 2025.

mar. 4/229:45 pmSAN - CAE

1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines

mar. 4/297:00 amCAE - SAN

1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$309

mar. 4/225:19 pmSAN - CAE

2 stops13h 33mUnited Airlines

mar. 4/296:15 amCAE - SAN

1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$356

sam. 8/309:40 pmSAN - CAE

1 stop8h 46mDelta

dim. 9/76:50 pmCAE - SAN

1 stop6h 56mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$398

sam. 8/302:40 pmSAN - CAE

2 stops16h 41mAlaska Airlines

dim. 9/711:01 amCAE - SAN

3 stops25h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$794

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mar. 4/229:45 pmSAN - CAE

1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines

mar. 4/297:00 amCAE - SAN

1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$309

mar. 4/225:19 pmSAN - CAE

2 stops13h 33mUnited Airlines

mar. 4/296:15 amCAE - SAN

1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$356

mer. 3/262:00 pmSAN - CAE

3 stops20h 12mAlaska Airlines

lun. 3/312:46 pmCAE - SAN

2 stops25h 01mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$1,048

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ven. 2/289:55 pmSAN - CAE

1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines

mar. 3/45:10 amCAE - SAN

1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$469

ven. 2/286:15 amSAN - CAE

2 stops9h 52mUnited Airlines

mar. 3/46:15 amCAE - SAN

2 stops9h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$619

ven. 2/285:59 pmSAN - CAE

3 stops24h 20mAlaska Airlines

mar. 3/43:30 pmCAE - SAN

3 stops24h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$2,178

jeu. 3/69:30 pmSAN - CAE

1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines

lun. 3/1010:25 amCAE - SAN

1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$369

mer. 3/269:57 pmSAN - CAE

1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines

lun. 3/315:15 amCAE - SAN

1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$396

mer. 3/262:00 pmSAN - CAE

3 stops20h 12mAlaska Airlines

lun. 3/312:46 pmCAE - SAN

2 stops25h 01mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$1,048

One-way flights from San Diego to Columbia
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lun. 3/179:57 pmSAN - CAE

1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$212

dim. 5/49:45 pmSAN - CAE

1 stop8h 57mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$229

lun. 3/176:04 pmSAN - CAE

2 stops12h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$267

dim. 5/47:00 amSAN - CAE

2 stops24h 43mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$390

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

mar. 4/22

9:45 pm-8:21 am

1 stop7h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 4/29

7:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$309

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

mar. 4/22

5:19 pm-9:52 am

2 stops13h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 4/29

6:15 am-11:42 am

1 stop8h 27m

$356

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

mer. 3/26

2:00 pm-1:12 pm

3 stops20h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 3/31

2:46 pm-12:47 pm

2 stops25h 01m

$1,048

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

lun. 3/17

9:57 pm-8:30 am

1 stop7h 33m

$212

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

dim. 5/4

9:45 pm-9:42 am

1 stop8h 57m

$229

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

lun. 3/17

6:04 pm-9:50 am

2 stops12h 46m

$267

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

dim. 5/4

7:00 am-10:43 am

2 stops24h 43m

$390

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Deals found on 2/20

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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 Diego-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Columbia

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Columbia?

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Columbia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from San Diego to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 SAN to CAE?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from San Diego to Columbia by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Rainfall in Columbia 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

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

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from San Diego to Columbia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,692 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,692 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,692 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,220 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,692 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,766 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,692 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,692 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Columbia round-trip?
Currently priced at $309, American Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Columbia and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $356 and $1,048, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Columbia for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Columbia one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Columbia are American Airlines ($212), Delta ($229), and United Airlines ($267).
Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 Diego to Columbia?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from San Diego to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 Diego to Columbia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$472	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$296	Average$453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$298	Average$485	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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The best prices from San Diego to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in August or February, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Columbia

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Columbia

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Columbia. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to CAE?

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Rainfall in Columbia by month

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Temperature in Columbia by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from San Diego to Columbia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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