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$258+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia (CAE)

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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CAE
Dec 29 — Jan 51
Sun 12/29
Sun 1/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 24, 2024.

Round-trip from

$308
(Delta)

One-way from

$258
(American Airlines)
From San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia Metropolitan
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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 December 24, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/277:00 amSJC - CAE
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Fri 1/312:47 pmCAE - SJC
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/23$538
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/246:00 amSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/277:45 amCAE - SFO
1 stop10h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$538
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/2711:55 amSJC - CAE
2 stops8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/311:13 amCAE - SJC
2 stops13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$664
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/2611:10 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/306:15 amCAE - SFO
2 stops17h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$899
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/278:30 amSJC - CAE
2 stops10h 16mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/35:40 amCAE - SJC
3 stops20h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$1,038
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/2312:10 amSFO - CAE
2 stops13h 39mDelta
Sun 12/2910:56 amCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/23$1,148
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/2710:00 amSJC - CAE
3 stops23h 35mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/31:06 pmCAE - SJC
3 stops22h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/23$3,530

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 December 24, 2024.

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San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Mon 1/13

6:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/19

5:35 am-10:35 am

1 stop8h 00m

$308

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Mon 1/20

6:40 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/27

5:05 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$333

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Wed 1/8

8:25 am-9:21 pm

2 stops9h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/12

6:15 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 41m

$373

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

10:03 pm-10:43 am

1 stop9h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/15

4:09 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$373

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Fri 1/10

10:00 am-11:27 pm

2 stops10h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/12

4:09 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$413

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

11:35 pm-2:18 pm

2 stops11h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/15

6:15 am-5:44 pm

2 stops14h 29m

$448

OaklandColumbia

OAK - CAE

OAKCAE

Oakland

Wed 1/8

5:01 pm-9:56 am

2 stops13h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/12

3:32 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops11h 24m

$638

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Thu 2/13

5:00 pm-9:19 pm

3 stops25h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/17

3:30 pm-12:33 pm

3 stops24h 03m

$1,038

Santa RosaColumbia

STS - CAE

STSCAE

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Tue 1/7

8:05 am-11:53 pm

2 stops12h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/11

5:10 am-12:28 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$1,680

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Fri 4/25

12:23 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$258

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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 December 24, 2024.

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 December 24, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Delta and American 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
9,555 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
9,555 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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 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 $258 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $263 and Alaska Airlines from $405 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 San Jose - Columbia Metropolitan or Santa Rosa Sonoma County - 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 December 24, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$238Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$307Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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