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$374+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Columbia (SMF - 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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CAE
Jul 9 — Jul 161
Thu 7/9
Thu 7/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 9, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Wed 11/1112:25 pm
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop8h 29m
Delta
Wed 11/185:40 am
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop8h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/5$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 11/117:00 am
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop6h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 11/182:40 pm
CAE
-
SMF
2 stops10h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Wed 7/2910:03 pm
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 8/47:23 pm
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop7h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$467
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 6/1912:18 pm
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop8h 28m
Delta
Wed 6/245:35 am
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop8h 32m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/299:20 am
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop9h 08m
United Airlines
Tue 9/12:56 pm
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop8h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4$519
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 6/1112:18 pm
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop8h 28m
Delta
Wed 6/176:01 pm
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop7h 53m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$521

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 June 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$379
(Delta)

One-way from

$374
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$439
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($128 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 June 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/11

7:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 11/18

2:40 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops10h 56m

$384

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/29

9:20 am-9:28 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/1

10:23 am-7:47 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$534

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/9

6:42 am-6:36 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/14

7:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$541
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/17

10:03 pm-8:21 am

1 stop7h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 7/20

7:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$610

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/22

5:10 pm-9:25 am

2 stops13h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/26

1:20 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$621

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/7

4:13 pm-8:21 am

2 stops13h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/15

7:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$648
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/11

10:03 pm-8:21 am

1 stop7h 18m

$374

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/11

7:03 pm-10:28 am

2 stops12h 25m

$379

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/21

12:18 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$480

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/21

7:28 pm-8:16 am

2 stops9h 48m

$576

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Deals found on 6/4

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Columbia in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Sacramento-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-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 Sacramento-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 June 9, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Columbia, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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
7.9
Good
8,394 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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
9,796 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Columbia?

    A quick flight from Sacramento to Columbia can take about 6h 45m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $384. Sacramento and Columbia are separated by a distance of 2257 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Columbia round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to Columbia is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $314 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $329 and $369 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 June 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$314Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$329Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$369Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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