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$342+ 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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — COU
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Columbia

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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$342
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$685
From San Francisco to Columbia Regional
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 junio 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mar. 10/146:08 amSFO - COU
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
mar. 10/216:11 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
sáb. 9/275:15 amSFO - COU
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
mié. 10/19:01 amCOU - SFO
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$368

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SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

mar. 10/14

6:08 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Columbia Regional

mar. 10/21

6:11 pm-12:17 am

1 stop8h 06m

$342

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

sáb. 9/27

5:15 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Columbia Regional

mié. 10/1

9:01 am-1:21 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$368

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Deals found on 6/11

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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 junio 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 37% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia, Missouri ranges from 1.9 - 5.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Columbia, Missouri when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, Missouri, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

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 junio 12, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Columbia, Missouri round-trip from $342. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 39% 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.

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  • 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, Missouri?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from San Francisco to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $569). 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 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$406Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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