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$344+ Cheap flights from San Antonio to Columbia (SAT - CAE)

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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — CAE
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Wed 8/5
Wed 8/12
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Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to Columbia

Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 6, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/227:00 am
SAT
-
CAE
1 stop6h 16m
United Airlines
Wed 7/296:25 am
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Tue 7/216:40 am
SAT
-
CAE
1 stop7h 26m
Delta
Wed 8/511:55 am
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop5h 44m
Delta
Deal found 7/6$358
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/37:55 am
SAT
-
CAE
1 stop4h 19m
Delta
Sun 9/611:55 am
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop5h 44m
Delta
Deal found 7/1$393
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Sat 7/112:35 pm
SAT
-
CAE
1 stop5h 05m
Delta
Tue 7/1410:10 am
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop6h 00m
Delta
Deal found 7/6$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/307:00 am
SAT
-
CAE
1 stop6h 16m
United Airlines
Thu 8/66:25 am
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2$400
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Mon 7/275:20 am
SAT
-
CAE
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Wed 8/55:40 am
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop5h 08m
Delta
Deal found 7/6$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/227:00 am
SAT
-
CAE
1 stop6h 16m
United Airlines
Mon 8/105:41 pm
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop6h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5$428
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Tue 7/215:20 am
SAT
-
CAE
1 stop4h 54m
Delta
Thu 8/137:47 pm
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop5h 41m
Delta
Deal found 7/5$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/256:01 am
SAT
-
CAE
1 stop5h 19m
American Airlines
Fri 8/712:46 pm
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop7h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/5$436
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Fri 7/2410:38 am
SAT
-
CAE
1 stop5h 35m
Delta
Sat 8/1510:04 am
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop7h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/5$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 7/226:40 am
SAT
-
CAE
2 stops11h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 8/56:25 am
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6$439

Find flight deals from San Antonio to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Antonio (SAT) 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 July 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$344
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$418
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Antonio-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
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Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Antonio-Columbia Metropolitan flights.
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From San Antonio to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Antonio 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 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Antonio to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Wed 7/22

7:00 am-2:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/29

6:25 am-3:39 pm

2 stops10h 14m

$372

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Fri 8/14

6:25 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/15

10:04 am-1:38 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$393

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Thu 9/3

7:55 am-1:14 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/6

11:55 am-4:39 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$393

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Tue 7/21

6:40 am-3:06 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/10

5:40 am-9:48 am

1 stop5h 08m

$432

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Wed 7/29

7:40 am-12:59 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 8/14

11:55 am-4:39 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$432

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Mon 7/27

6:40 am-12:59 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/4

5:40 am-9:48 am

1 stop5h 08m

$442

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Wed 7/29

7:00 am-2:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/1

6:25 am-3:39 pm

2 stops10h 14m

$451

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Mon 8/17

6:25 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/24

1:59 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$467
Quickest round-trip

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Fri 11/6

6:22 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/8

5:40 am-9:43 am

1 stop5h 03m

$467

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Fri 7/31

1:20 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 8/12

6:25 am-3:43 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$480

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Deals found on 7/6

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Compare providers for flights from San Antonio 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 Antonio to Columbia in July.
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 San Antonio-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Antonio-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Antonio-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Antonio-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 San Antonio-Columbia 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 Antonio to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from San Antonio with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Antonio to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Antonio to Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Columbia (average of $288). Flying from San Antonio to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $539). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Antonio to Columbia?

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 6, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Antonio to Columbia, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Stacey-Ann,Aug 2023

IAH - ATL

The staff made boarding as easy as possible. Although it was a full flight, everyone was seated in a timely manner and we arrived early.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Stacey-Ann,Aug 2023

IAH - ATL

The staff made boarding as easy as possible. Although it was a full flight, everyone was seated in a timely manner and we arrived early.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,782 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Stacey-Ann,Aug 2023

IAH - ATL

The staff made boarding as easy as possible. Although it was a full flight, everyone was seated in a timely manner and we arrived early.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Antonio 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 Antonio to Columbia?

    For as low as $393, United Airlines can have you in Columbia from San Antonio in 4h 19m. San Antonio and Columbia are separated by a distance of 1061 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Antonio to Columbia is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $148 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $258. Users have found that Delta is 61% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio 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 Antonio to Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Columbia (average of $288). Flying from San Antonio to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $539). 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 2 airlines flying from San Antonio to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio 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 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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