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$318+ 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — COU
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Columbia

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 26, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/186:15 am
SAN
-
COU
1 stop9h 48m
American Airlines
Sat 8/225:17 pm
COU
-
SAN
1 stop5h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/1911:00 am
SAN
-
COU
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 9/2811:15 am
COU
-
SAN
2 stops10h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/61:41 pm
SAN
-
COU
1 stop6h 47m
American Airlines
Mon 8/106:41 pm
COU
-
SAN
1 stop7h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/2912:33 pm
SAN
-
COU
1 stop6h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 9/13:11 pm
COU
-
SAN
1 stop8h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 8/1810:40 pm
SAN
-
COU
1 stop9h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 8/226:15 am
COU
-
SAN
2 stops10h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/252:23 pm
SAN
-
COU
1 stop6h 05m
American Airlines
Sat 8/2911:46 am
COU
-
SAN
2 stops8h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$471
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/187:24 am
SAN
-
COU
1 stop8h 39m
American Airlines
Fri 8/216:35 pm
COU
-
SAN
1 stop16h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$530

Find flight deals from San Diego to Columbia

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 July 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$443
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Columbia that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Sat 9/19

10:46 pm-9:56 am

1 stop9h 10m

Columbia Regional

Mon 9/28

4:51 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$328

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Sat 9/19

11:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Columbia Regional

Mon 9/28

11:15 am-8:08 pm

2 stops10h 53m

$366
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Thu 8/6

1:41 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Columbia Regional

Mon 8/10

6:41 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$388

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Sat 8/29

12:33 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Columbia Regional

Tue 9/1

3:11 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$418

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Tue 8/18

10:40 pm-10:16 am

1 stop9h 36m

Columbia Regional

Sat 8/22

10:55 am-12:29 am

3 stops15h 34m

$429

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Tue 8/18

11:20 am-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Columbia Regional

Fri 8/21

6:15 am-9:32 am

1 stop29h 17m

$552
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Thu 8/6

9:48 am-9:19 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$418

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Thu 8/6

6:27 pm-11:33 pm

3 stops27h 06m

$663

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Deals found on 7/22

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Columbia in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 San Diego-Columbia, Missouri flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Columbia, Missouri flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Columbia, Missouri 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 San Diego-Columbia, Missouri flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Columbia

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Columbia, Missouri flights typically cost between $500 and $547 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $318 on American Airlines (Aug 18-Aug 22).

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 July 26, 2026.
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
7.1
Good
11,847 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,847 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,847 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 San Diego to Columbia, Missouri?

    For as low as $366, American Airlines can have you in Columbia, Missouri from San Diego in 7h 39m. 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 ($353), offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri. American Airlines is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Columbia?

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

  • 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.

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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 July 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$353Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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