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$320+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Columbia, MO (SFO - COU)

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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — COU
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Columbia

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/127:00 amSFO - COU
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/179:00 amCOU - SFO
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Fri 12/1210:15 amSFO - COU
2 stops10h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1712:06 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$537
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/2010:49 pmSFO - COU
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/276:05 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$788
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/236:00 amSFO - COU
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/287:35 amCOU - SFO
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$864
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/1112:10 pmSFO - COU
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/126:15 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop19h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$899

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Columbia (COU). 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$320
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$438
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($140 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 14% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Columbia that are best for you.

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Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

12:55 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Columbia Regional

Sat 2/14

3:10 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$320

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

8:00 am-5:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Columbia Regional

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$343

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

9:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Columbia Regional

Sat 2/14

12:27 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$348

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

12:25 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Columbia Regional

Sat 1/31

11:17 am-5:36 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$368

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

11:59 pm-10:33 am

1 stop8h 34m

Columbia Regional

Sun 2/15

9:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$403

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

11:00 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops19h 40m

Columbia Regional

Sat 2/21

3:10 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$464

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Deals found on 12/11

Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Columbia in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 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 Francisco-Columbia, Missouri flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Columbia, Missouri flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Columbia, Missouri flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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, Missouri flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 12, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Columbia, Missouri, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 36% versus a flight in the evening.

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 December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from San Francisco to Columbia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Columbia, Missouri?

    Departing from San Francisco to Columbia, Missouri will take you 5h 38m. San Francisco and Columbia, Missouri are separated by a distance of 1631 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Columbia, Missouri round-trip from $342. American Airlines is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Columbia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$342Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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