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$212+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia (CAE)

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SFO — CAE
Feb 11 — Feb 181
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Tue 2/18
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH) 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 February 6, 2025.

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One-way from

$212
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 6, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Tue 2/185:02 pmSJC - CAE
2 stops13h 29mDelta
Wed 2/193:32 pmCAE - SJC
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Deal found 2/6$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 2/2812:32 amSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/84:34 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop10h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/5$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Tue 3/182:46 pmSJC - CAE
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/254:39 pmCAE - SJC
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/6$366
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Sun 2/167:00 amSFO - CAE
1 stop9h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/2210:11 amCAE - SFO
1 stop10h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Thu 2/209:30 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Sun 2/235:35 amCAE - SFO
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/5$494
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Sat 2/88:25 amSJC - CAE
2 stops13h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/186:15 amCAE - SJC
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5$504
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Thu 3/61:00 pmSJC - CAE
2 stops28h 50mAlaska Airlines
Thu 3/132:46 pmCAE - SJC
3 stops20h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/4$723
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 2/214:20 pmSTS - CAE
2 stops13h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/256:00 amCAE - STS
2 stops12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/6$838
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Tue 2/185:00 pmOAK - CAE
2 stops13h 31mDelta
Fri 2/213:32 pmCAE - OAK
2 stops11h 24mDelta
Deal found 2/5$878
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Fri 2/216:18 pmSTS - CAE
2 stops24h 01mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/253:30 pmCAE - STS
3 stops29h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/6$1,030

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 February 6, 2025.

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San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Tue 2/18

5:02 pm-9:31 am

2 stops13h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/19

3:32 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$302

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Fri 2/28

12:32 am-10:36 am

1 stop7h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/8

4:34 pm-12:32 am

1 stop10h 58m

$309

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Tue 3/18

2:46 pm-12:13 am

1 stop6h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/25

4:39 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$366

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

7:00 am-7:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/22

10:11 am-5:34 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$419

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

9:30 pm-9:31 am

1 stop9h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/23

5:35 am-10:45 am

1 stop8h 10m

$494

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Thu 3/6

1:00 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 3/13

2:46 pm-8:04 am

3 stops20h 18m

$723

Santa RosaColumbia

STS - CAE

STSCAE

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Fri 2/21

4:20 pm-8:23 am

2 stops13h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/25

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$838

OaklandColumbia

OAK - CAE

OAKCAE

Oakland

Tue 2/18

5:00 pm-9:31 am

2 stops13h 31m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 2/21

3:32 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops11h 24m

$878

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Thu 3/20

6:20 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/29

5:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$904

Santa RosaColumbia

STS - CAE

STSCAE

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Fri 2/21

6:18 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops24h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/25

3:30 pm-5:38 pm

3 stops29h 08m

$1,030

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 February 6, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 February 6, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
9,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
8,388 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
8,879 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
9,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to Columbia from San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying to Metropolitan, which is the city’s only airport. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is located 6.5 mi from the center of Columbia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $212 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $229 and United Airlines from $234 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia?

    The most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia is San Francisco - Columbia Metropolitan. You may also consider Oakland - Columbia Metropolitan or San Jose - Columbia Metropolitan.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Columbia.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 February 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$238Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$305Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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