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$185+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Columbia (SAN - CAE)

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SAN — CAE
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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Cheap 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 (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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$185
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$536
From San Diego to Columbia Metropolitan
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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 September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/2312:54 pmSAN - CAE
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/277:30 pmCAE - SAN
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/1212:43 pmSAN - CAE
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/196:47 amCAE - SAN
2 stops11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/3010:32 pmSAN - CAE
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/41:54 pmCAE - SAN
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/3010:30 pmSAN - CAE
1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/411:04 amCAE - SAN
2 stops12h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$374
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/110:00 pmSAN - CAE
1 stop9h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/510:20 amCAE - SAN
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/125:55 pmSAN - CAE
2 stops13h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/192:29 pmCAE - SAN
2 stops11h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/2310:30 pmSAN - CAE
1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/272:29 pmCAE - SAN
2 stops11h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$460
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/277:00 amSAN - CAE
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/22:22 pmCAE - SAN
1 stop11h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$465

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Thu 10/23

12:54 pm-12:06 am

1 stop8h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/27

7:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$309

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Tue 9/30

10:32 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/4

1:54 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$369

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Tue 9/30

10:30 pm-10:23 am

1 stop8h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/4

11:04 am-8:25 pm

2 stops12h 21m

$374

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Fri 3/6

2:00 pm-11:20 am

1 stop18h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/10

5:40 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 40m

$377

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Wed 11/12

8:40 pm-9:59 am

2 stops10h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 11/19

2:29 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$419

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Fri 3/6

10:51 am-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/10

2:40 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops12h 04m

$444

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Thu 11/27

7:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/2

2:22 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$465

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Thu 11/27

12:11 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/2

5:44 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$469

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Wed 10/29

2:24 pm-2:09 pm

3 stops20h 45m

$185

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Mon 10/6

10:31 pm-9:45 am

1 stop8h 14m

$189

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Columbia

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from San Diego to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from San Diego to Columbia by exploring options for tickets at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego 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 September 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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?

    Airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego to Columbia in about 8h 12m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 08m. The distance between San Diego and Columbia is about 2072 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $233, United Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Columbia and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $268 and $302, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Columbia for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from San Diego to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$233Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$302Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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