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$328+ 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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — COU
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$328
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$545
From San Francisco to Columbia Regional
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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 September 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 9/255:15 amSFO - COU
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/298:00 amCOU - SFO
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/3012:47 amSFO - COU
1 stop13h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/57:49 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop15h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 9/248:00 amSFO - COU
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/274:23 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$432
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2611:00 pmSFO - COU
2 stops20h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/302:52 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop9h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$522
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 9/255:50 amSFO - COU
2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/294:23 pmCOU - SFO
2 stops8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$561
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2410:53 pmSFO - COU
2 stops20h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/279:01 amCOU - SFO
2 stops13h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$625

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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 September 11, 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

Thu 9/25

5:15 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Columbia Regional

Mon 9/29

8:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$328

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

12:47 am-4:44 pm

1 stop13h 57m

Columbia Regional

Sun 10/5

7:49 pm-9:22 am

1 stop15h 33m

$399

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

8:00 am-3:53 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Columbia Regional

Sat 9/27

4:23 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$432

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

8:52 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop21h 33m

Columbia Regional

Tue 9/30

8:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$522

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

5:50 am-5:42 pm

2 stops9h 52m

Columbia Regional

Mon 9/29

4:23 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops8h 01m

$561

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

10:53 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops20h 34m

Columbia Regional

Sat 9/27

9:01 am-8:10 pm

2 stops13h 09m

$625

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

8:52 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$366

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

12:14 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$380

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

7:00 am-6:03 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$443

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

12:50 am-11:45 am

1 stop8h 55m

$518

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

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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.

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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 September 11, 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
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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 7h 02m. 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 $406. American Airlines is currently priced 29% 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$406Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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