What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Columbia round-trip?

Currently priced at $454, American Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to Columbia and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $499 and $1,373, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Columbia?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Columbia flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Columbia?

Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 45% on the overall cost on flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbia?

Users have found that booking a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbia at least 46 days early can save you up to 62% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 46 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia for as little as $425 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $489 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Columbia?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Columbia from Santa Barbara average $461. You can even find prices in February for less than $461, as users have found deals to Columbia from as low as $306. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Columbia from Santa Barbara. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 26%.

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

When flying from Santa Barbara 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.

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Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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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Tue 4/227:08 pmSBA - CAE

2 stops10h 13mAmerican Airlines

Fri 4/255:10 amCAE - SBA

2 stops13h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$454

Tue 4/229:15 amSBA - CAE

1 stop6h 23mDelta

Fri 4/253:06 pmCAE - SBA

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$499

Tue 4/223:40 pmSBA - CAE

2 stops15h 12mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/252:53 pmCAE - SBA

3 stops33h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$1,373

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Tue 4/227:08 pmSBA - CAE

2 stops10h 13mAmerican Airlines

Fri 4/255:10 amCAE - SBA

2 stops13h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$454

Tue 4/229:15 amSBA - CAE

1 stop6h 23mDelta

Fri 4/253:06 pmCAE - SBA

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$499

Tue 4/223:40 pmSBA - CAE

2 stops15h 12mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/252:53 pmCAE - SBA

3 stops33h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$1,373

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Sat 2/2212:33 pmSBA - CAE

1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/266:00 amCAE - SBA

1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$549

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraColumbia

SBA - CAE

SBACAE

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/22

7:08 pm-8:21 am

2 stops10h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 4/25

5:10 am-3:33 pm

2 stops13h 23m

$454

Santa BarbaraColumbia

SBA - CAE

SBACAE

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/22

9:15 am-6:38 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 4/25

3:06 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$499

Santa BarbaraColumbia

SBA - CAE

SBACAE

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/22

3:40 pm-9:52 am

2 stops15h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 4/25

2:53 pm-9:05 pm

3 stops33h 12m

$1,373

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

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

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,220 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,220 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,220 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,766 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,220 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,220 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Columbia round-trip?
Currently priced at $454, American Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to Columbia and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $499 and $1,373, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Columbia?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Santa Barbara 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbia?

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