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$309+ Cheap flights from San Antonio to Columbia (SAT - CAE)

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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — CAE
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Wed 9/2
Wed 9/9
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/2712:55 pm
SAT
-
CAE
1 stop7h 33m
United Airlines
Mon 8/312:56 pm
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop6h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/245:30 am
SAT
-
CAE
1 stop4h 42m
Delta
Wed 9/305:40 am
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop5h 07m
Delta
Deal found 8/2$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/1412:55 pm
SAT
-
CAE
1 stop7h 33m
United Airlines
Fri 8/2110:23 am
CAE
-
SAT
2 stops10h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/31$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/225:30 am
SAT
-
CAE
2 stops7h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 9/265:37 pm
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/31$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/95:30 am
SAT
-
CAE
2 stops7h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 9/122:15 pm
CAE
-
SAT
2 stops9h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/2$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/67:35 am
SAT
-
CAE
2 stops8h 28m
United Airlines
Fri 9/116:25 am
CAE
-
SAT
2 stops10h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/1$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 8/196:25 am
SAT
-
CAE
1 stop7h 28m
Delta
Sun 8/3010:04 am
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop7h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/31$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/88:55 am
SAT
-
CAE
1 stop5h 36m
American Airlines
Tue 8/117:00 am
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop5h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/145:45 pm
SAT
-
CAE
1 stop5h 09m
Delta
Fri 8/217:47 pm
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop5h 41m
Delta
Deal found 7/31$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/85:30 am
SAT
-
CAE
2 stops10h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 8/116:25 am
CAE
-
SAT
1 stop6h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$412

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 August 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$329
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$309
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$338
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Antonio-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
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From San Antonio to Columbia Metropolitan
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One-way flight from San Antonio to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($65 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 August 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 August 3, 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

Tue 9/22

6:35 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/26

6:09 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$329

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Thu 8/27

12:55 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/31

2:56 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$329

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Sun 9/6

7:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 9/11

5:38 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$329
Quickest round-trip

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Thu 9/24

5:30 am-11:12 am

1 stop4h 42m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/30

5:40 am-9:47 am

1 stop5h 07m

$355

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Fri 8/14

12:55 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 8/21

10:23 am-7:58 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$359

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Tue 9/22

5:30 am-2:21 pm

2 stops7h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/26

5:37 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$373

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Thu 9/3

6:25 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 9/7

10:04 am-1:38 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$410

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Sat 11/7

12:24 pm-7:08 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/10

2:25 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$419

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Sat 9/12

7:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/15

5:38 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$419
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Sun 8/30

6:30 am-7:07 pm

2 stops11h 37m

$314

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Deals found on 8/2

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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 August.
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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Columbia (average of $309). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Antonio to Columbia flights typically cost between $285 and $388 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $329 on United Airlines (Aug 27-Aug 31).

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 August 3, 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
8,483 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
8,483 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
11,842 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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 $329, Delta can have you in Columbia from San Antonio in 5h 39m. 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 62% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Antonio to Columbia one-way?

    $132 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $148 and $148, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Columbia (average of $309). 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 August 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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