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

Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Columbia is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $309 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $334 and $497 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Columbia for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

$199 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $229 and $308, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Columbia?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Columbia flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Columbia?

When booking a flight from San Francisco to Columbia, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Columbia?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 36 days in advance, which can save you up to 151% on flights from San Francisco to Columbia compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 36 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $456. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $548.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Columbia?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Columbia from San Francisco. Prices for February average $471 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $308. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 40% on your journey compared to booking in December

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Columbia in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Columbia 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 Francisco-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Columbia?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in February or January, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$309 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$199 (American Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$450

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Tue 7/811:17 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/127:34 pmCAE - SFO

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$309

Tue 6/310:59 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop8h 45mDelta

Sat 6/73:43 pmCAE - SFO

1 stop9h 55mDelta

Deal found 5/11

$334

Tue 6/39:00 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop9h 59mUnited Airlines

Fri 6/67:49 pmCAE - SFO

2 stops13h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$497

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Tue 7/811:17 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/127:34 pmCAE - SFO

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$309

Tue 6/310:59 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop8h 45mDelta

Sat 6/73:43 pmCAE - SFO

1 stop9h 55mDelta

Deal found 5/11

$334

Tue 6/39:00 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop9h 59mUnited Airlines

Fri 6/67:49 pmCAE - SFO

2 stops13h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$497

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Sat 5/1711:59 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop6h 24mDelta

Tue 5/205:44 amCAE - SFO

1 stop7h 31mDelta

Deal found 5/11

$1,874

Sat 5/1710:40 pmSFO - CAE

2 stops15h 16mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/205:31 pmCAE - SFO

1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$1,990

Mon 6/212:21 amSFO - CAE

1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines

Sat 6/74:18 pmCAE - SFO

1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$353

Tue 6/310:59 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop8h 45mDelta

Sat 6/73:43 pmCAE - SFO

1 stop9h 55mDelta

Deal found 5/11

$334

Tue 6/39:00 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop9h 59mUnited Airlines

Fri 6/67:49 pmCAE - SFO

2 stops13h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$497

One-way flights from San Francisco to Columbia
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Thu 6/197:00 amSFO - CAE

1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$199

Mon 6/1611:59 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 5/12

$229

Tue 6/31:00 pmSFO - CAE

2 stops17h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$308

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Tue 7/8

11:17 pm-10:47 am

1 stop8h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 7/12

7:34 pm-12:08 am

1 stop7h 34m

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SFO - CAE

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Tue 6/3

10:59 pm-10:44 am

1 stop8h 45m

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3:43 pm-10:38 pm

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SFO - CAE

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Tue 6/3

9:00 pm-9:59 am

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Fri 6/6

7:49 pm-6:42 am

2 stops13h 53m

$497

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SFO - CAE

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Thu 6/19

7:00 am-7:02 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$199

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Mon 6/16

11:59 pm-10:18 am

1 stop7h 19m

$229

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

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San Francisco

Tue 6/3

1:00 pm-9:59 am

2 stops17h 59m

$308

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 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 Francisco-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Columbia 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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Columbia

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Columbia, you should look to book at least 35 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from San Francisco to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from San Francisco to Columbia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

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

7,950 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

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

8,724 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

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

7,950 reviews

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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Columbia round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Columbia is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $309 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $334 and $497 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Columbia for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Columbia one-way?
$199 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $229 and $308, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Columbia?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from San Francisco to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$288	Average$457	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$297	Average$523	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$308	Average$463	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Columbia. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from San Francisco to Columbia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

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