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$419+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Columbia, MO (SAN - COU)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — COU
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Columbia (COU). 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 September 11, 2025.

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$419
(American Airlines)
From San Diego to Columbia Regional
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/186:16 amSAN - COU
1 stop13h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/2011:37 amCOU - SAN
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 12/171:25 pmSAN - COU
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/237:20 amCOU - SAN
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/96:16 amSAN - COU
1 stop11h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/127:49 pmCOU - SAN
1 stop16h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$435
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/186:00 pmSAN - COU
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/209:01 amCOU - SAN
1 stop26h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/26:30 pmSAN - COU
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/59:01 amCOU - SAN
1 stop15h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$465
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/106:16 amSAN - COU
1 stop13h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/127:49 pmCOU - SAN
1 stop16h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/172:11 pmSAN - COU
1 stop29h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/209:01 amCOU - SAN
1 stop26h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$480
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/34:05 pmSAN - COU
1 stop26h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/59:01 amCOU - SAN
2 stops16h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$484

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Columbia that are best for you.

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San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Sat 10/18

6:16 am-9:31 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Columbia Regional

Mon 10/20

11:37 am-7:29 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$419

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Wed 12/17

1:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Columbia Regional

Tue 12/23

7:20 am-2:13 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$429

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Thu 10/9

6:16 am-7:19 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Columbia Regional

Sun 10/12

7:49 pm-9:59 am

1 stop16h 10m

$435

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Sat 10/18

6:00 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Columbia Regional

Mon 10/20

9:01 am-9:12 am

1 stop26h 11m

$450

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Thu 10/2

6:30 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Columbia Regional

Sun 10/5

9:01 am-10:15 pm

1 stop15h 14m

$465

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Fri 10/3

4:05 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop26h 20m

Columbia Regional

Sun 10/5

9:01 am-5:18 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$465

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Fri 10/17

2:11 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop29h 16m

Columbia Regional

Mon 10/20

9:01 am-9:12 am

1 stop26h 11m

$480

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Fri 10/3

6:15 am-8:21 pm

1 stop12h 06m

Columbia Regional

Sun 10/5

1:36 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$505

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Deals found on 9/11

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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 September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from San Diego to Columbia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri?

    For as low as $419, American Airlines can have you in Columbia, Missouri from San Diego in 13h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1456 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($430), offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 Diego to Columbia, Missouri?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $569). 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 airline flying from San Diego to Columbia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$430Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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