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

For as low as $278, United Airlines can have you in Columbia, Missouri from San Diego in 8h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1456 mi.

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

According to our current data, American Airlines ($296), offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia, Missouri ranges from 1.9 - 5.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Columbia, Missouri when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, Missouri, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to COU?

When flying from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San Diego-Columbia, Missouri flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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.

$242+ Flights from San Diego to Columbia, MO

Home Search by date Vacation packages Hotels Flight deals Car rental Travel tips & news

Find cheap flights from San Diego to Columbia with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Columbia

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$278 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$242 (American Airlines)

Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Columbia Regional flight deals.

Search Deals

Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Columbia Regional flights.

Search Deals

From San Diego to Columbia Regional

Search Deals

One-way flight from San Diego to Columbia Regional

Search Deals

Find 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 January 8, 2026.

Tue 2/310:52 amSAN - COU

1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/108:45 amCOU - SAN

1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/6

$278

Fri 1/2311:10 amSAN - COU

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/268:45 amCOU - SAN

1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$328

Tue 1/2011:10 amSAN - COU

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/248:45 amCOU - SAN

1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/6

$408

Best flights from San Diego to Columbia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Columbia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated January 8, 2026.

Tue 2/310:52 amSAN - COU

1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/108:45 amCOU - SAN

1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/6

$278

Fri 1/2311:10 amSAN - COU

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/268:45 amCOU - SAN

1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$328

Tue 1/2011:10 amSAN - COU

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/248:09 amCOU - SAN

1 stop9h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/5

$408

Last-minute flights from San Diego to Columbia
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Columbia. Data last updated January 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Tue 1/2011:10 amSAN - COU

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/248:45 amCOU - SAN

1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/6

$408

Fri 1/2311:10 amSAN - COU

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/268:45 amCOU - SAN

1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$328

Tue 2/310:52 amSAN - COU

1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/108:45 amCOU - SAN

1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/6

$278

One-way flights from San Diego to Columbia
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Columbia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated January 8, 2026.

Sun 2/86:20 amSAN - COU

1 stop12h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/6

$242

Sun 2/86:30 amSAN - COU

1 stop12h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/6

$292

Tue 1/131:00 pmSAN - COU

1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/6

$463

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Tue 2/3

10:52 am-9:37 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Columbia Regional

Tue 2/10

8:45 am-3:04 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$278

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Fri 1/23

11:10 am-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Columbia Regional

Mon 1/26

8:45 am-3:04 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$328

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Tue 1/20

11:10 am-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Columbia Regional

Sat 1/24

8:09 am-3:36 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$408

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Sun 2/8

6:20 am-9:10 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$242

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Sun 2/8

6:30 am-8:33 pm

1 stop12h 03m

$292

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Tue 1/13

1:00 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$463

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/6

Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Columbia

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 January.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from San Diego with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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

11,094 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,094 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,094 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri?
For as low as $278, United Airlines can have you in Columbia, Missouri from San Diego in 8h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1456 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($296), 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.
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.

See more FAQs

Jefferson City

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top airline flying from San Diego to Columbia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$296	Average$536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

$242+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Columbia, MO (SAN - COU)

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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Find cheap flights from San Diego to Columbia with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

2. Select your favorite providers

3. Compare prices and book

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Columbia

Most accurate provider

Most trusted provider

Round-trip from

One-way from

Find flight deals from San Diego to Columbia

Cheapest flights from San Diego to ColumbiaExplore 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 January 8, 2026.

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 January 8, 2026.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Columbia that are best for you.

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 January.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from San Diego with our price prediction graph.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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.

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?

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

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

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

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

Traveling to a place near Columbia?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for San Diego to Columbia

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top airline flying from San Diego to Columbia

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

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 January 8, 2026.