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$309+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Columbia (SAN - 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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CAE
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1210:30 pmSAN - CAE
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Wed 11/1911:03 amCAE - SAN
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Deal found 10/15$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/1210:23 pmSAN - CAE
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1912:03 pmCAE - SAN
2 stops9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/710:30 pmSAN - CAE
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Thu 11/137:50 pmCAE - SAN
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Deal found 10/16$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/1910:34 amCAE - SAN
2 stops15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/76:47 pmSAN - CAE
2 stops12h 12mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/132:29 pmCAE - SAN
2 stops12h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$421
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/229:59 amSAN - CAE
2 stops20h 32mDelta
Wed 11/2612:56 pmCAE - SAN
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 10/16$501
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/229:59 amSAN - CAE
2 stops20h 32mDelta
Thu 11/2711:03 amCAE - SAN
2 stops25h 12mDelta
Deal found 10/16$526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/228:30 amSAN - CAE
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/272:50 pmCAE - SAN
1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$536
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/2212:55 pmSAN - CAE
1 stop18h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/2510:34 amCAE - SAN
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$537

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 October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

One-way from

$197
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$658
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One-way flight from San Diego to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Columbia that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Wed 11/12

10:30 pm-10:10 am

1 stop8h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 11/19

11:03 am-3:31 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$309

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Wed 11/12

10:23 pm-8:34 am

1 stop7h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 11/19

12:03 pm-6:24 pm

2 stops9h 21m

$314

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Sat 2/21

6:20 am-5:58 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/24

5:10 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$364

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Fri 11/7

10:30 pm-10:16 am

1 stop8h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 11/13

7:50 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$364

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Sat 2/21

12:12 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/24

2:31 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$409

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Wed 11/12

5:55 pm-9:59 am

2 stops13h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 11/19

10:20 am-6:24 pm

2 stops11h 04m

$419

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Deals found on 10/15

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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 Diego-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbia (average of $145). Flying from San Diego to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 October 16, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% on flights from San Diego to Columbia by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 October 16, 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
7,984 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
11,043 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 Delta and American Airlines fly from San Diego to Columbia in about 7h 11m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 29m. 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 $308 and $308, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Columbia for 52% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbia (average of $145). Flying from San Diego to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$233Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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