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$175+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — SFO
Feb 11 — Feb 181
Tue 2/11
Tue 2/18
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One-way from

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

This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/151:45 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/196:30 pmSFO - CAE
2 stops10h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/4$254
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.
Mon 3/177:15 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Mon 3/2410:40 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Deal found 2/5$309
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 10/25:15 pmCAE - SJC
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Thu 10/912:35 pmSJC - CAE
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Deal found 2/5$454
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.
Thu 2/2010:11 amCAE - SFO
1 stop10h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/247:00 amSFO - CAE
1 stop9h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5$519
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.
Wed 7/25:25 pmCAE - SJC
1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/206:39 pmSJC - CAE
2 stops12h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5$591
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.
Fri 4/253:06 pmCAE - OAK
2 stops11h 37mDelta
Wed 4/305:10 pmOAK - CAE
2 stops13h 32mDelta
Deal found 2/6$625
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/31:03 pmCAE - SJC
3 stops22h 43mAlaska Airlines
Sun 7/202:50 pmSJC - CAE
3 stops18h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,103

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area 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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ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/17

7:15 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

10:40 pm-9:41 am

1 stop8h 01m

$309

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 4/18

2:33 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

6:00 am-3:49 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$339

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 2/20

10:11 am-5:34 pm

1 stop10h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

7:00 am-7:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$519

ColumbiaSan Jose

CAE - SJC

CAESJC

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/2

5:25 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop8h 14m

San Jose

Sun 7/20

6:39 pm-9:50 am

2 stops12h 11m

$591

ColumbiaSan Jose

CAE - SJC

CAESJC

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 5/29

5:40 am-2:01 pm

2 stops11h 21m

San Jose

Sun 6/1

10:20 pm-9:24 am

1 stop8h 04m

$598

ColumbiaOakland

CAE - OAK

CAEOAK

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 4/25

3:06 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops11h 37m

Oakland

Wed 4/30

5:10 pm-9:42 am

2 stops13h 32m

$625

ColumbiaSan Jose

CAE - SJC

CAESJC

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 7/3

1:03 pm-8:46 am

3 stops22h 43m

San Jose

Sun 7/20

2:50 pm-12:26 pm

3 stops18h 36m

$1,103

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/12

9:45 am-5:50 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$175

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/24

3:06 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$212

ColumbiaSan Jose

CAE - SJC

CAESJC

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/1

4:39 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$212

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Travel insights for flights from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 CAE to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated February 6, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area 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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,879 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 from for flights from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly from Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) if they book a flight from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area. Columbia Metropolitan is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Columbia’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $175. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area. 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
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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