$297+ 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — COU
Feb 23 — Mar 21
1 adult, Economy
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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 24, 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 24, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/310:52 am
SAN
- COU
1 stop8h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 2/711:17 am
COU
- SAN
2 stops14h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/22![United Airlines logo]()
$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 1/246:15 am
SAN
- COU
2 stops12h 18m
United Airlines
Sun 1/258:09 am
COU
- SAN
1 stop9h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/23![United Airlines logo]()
$459
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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 January 24, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $449 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $297 (American Airlines) |
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Columbia that are best for you.
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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
Sat 2/7
11:17 am-12:15 am
2 stops14h 58m
$449
San DiegoColumbia
SAN - COU
SANCOU
San Diego
Fri 2/20
10:35 pm-5:09 pm
1 stop16h 34m
$297
San DiegoColumbia
SAN - COU
SANCOU
San Diego
Fri 2/20
5:55 pm-10:33 am
2 stops14h 38m
$345
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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* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star |
- 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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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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 January 24, 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.
Crew
8.0
Boarding
7.5
Entertainment
6.9
Comfort
7.2
Overall
7.2
Food
6.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSusie,Jan 2026
CLT - TPA
Crew
8.0
Boarding
7.5
Entertainment
6.9
Comfort
7.2
Overall
7.2
Food
6.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSusie,Jan 2026
CLT - TPA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$296 | Average$536 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |