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$337+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Columbia, MO (SFO - COU)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — COU
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$342
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$337
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$428
From San Francisco to Columbia Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. 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 July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Mon 10/1312:50 amSFO - COU
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/216:01 amCOU - SFO
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/255:15 amSFO - COU
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/272:52 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$393

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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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Columbia that are best for you.

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Price

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

12:50 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 56m

Columbia Regional

Tue 10/21

6:01 am-12:29 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$342

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

5:15 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Columbia Regional

Sat 9/27

2:52 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$393

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

5:15 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$337

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

12:15 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$380

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Deals found on 7/27

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia

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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 July 29, 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.

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 July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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
8,896 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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
8,896 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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.

  • 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, 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$406Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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