How long is the flight from California to Columbia?

For as low as $309, United Airlines can have you in Columbia from California in 8h 12m. California and Columbia are separated by a distance of 2072 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Columbia are Spirit Airlines ($135), American Airlines ($189), and Delta ($189).

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from California to Columbia?

The most popular route from California to Columbia is Los Angeles - Columbia Metropolitan. You may also consider Ontario - Columbia Metropolitan or San Francisco - Columbia Metropolitan.

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

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from California to Columbia.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from California to Columbia at least 39 days early can save you up to 68% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 39 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from California to Columbia for as little as $413 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $545 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Columbia?

Flights from California to Columbia lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from California to Columbia in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $306.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from California?

Most people fly into Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) if they book a flight to Columbia from California. Metropolitan is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Columbia’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from California to Columbia?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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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Round-trip from	$259 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$135 (Priceline)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$500

From California to Columbia Metropolitan

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Cheapest flights from California to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

Fri 10/319:20 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop9h 39mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/37:35 pmCAE - SFO

1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$279

Wed 10/2212:09 amLAX - CAE

2 stops11h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/302:59 pmCAE - LAX

1 stop10h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$281

Sat 10/2511:53 pmLAX - CAE

2 stops11h 16mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/302:59 pmCAE - LAX

1 stop10h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$283

Tue 9/309:57 pmLAS - CAE

2 stops37h 12mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/311:31 amCAE - LAS

1 stop12h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$284

Thu 10/210:16 pmLAS - CAE

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/54:33 pmCAE - LAS

2 stops24h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$285

Wed 10/1511:45 pmLAS - CAE

1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/223:34 pmCAE - LAS

1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$289

Tue 10/2812:59 amLAS - CAE

2 stops10h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/12:29 pmCAE - LAS

1 stop10h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$294

Tue 11/1110:45 pmLAX - CAE

2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/163:05 pmCAE - LAX

1 stop9h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$298

Wed 10/229:45 pmLAX - CAE

1 stop8h 36mDelta

Wed 10/295:32 pmCAE - LAX

1 stop7h 17mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$309

Wed 10/1510:00 pmONT - CAE

1 stop8h 21mDelta

Tue 10/215:32 pmCAE - ONT

1 stop7h 50mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$309

Tue 11/1110:35 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Tue 11/185:44 pmCAE - SFO

1 stop8h 13mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$309

Thu 10/2312:54 pmSAN - CAE

1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/277:30 pmCAE - SAN

1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$309

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Fri 10/319:20 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop9h 39mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/37:35 pmCAE - SFO

1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$279

Thu 10/210:16 pmLAS - CAE

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/54:33 pmCAE - LAS

2 stops24h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$285

Tue 10/79:45 pmLAX - CAE

1 stop8h 36mDelta

Fri 10/175:32 pmCAE - LAX

1 stop9h 59mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$309

Thu 10/2312:54 pmSAN - CAE

1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/277:30 pmCAE - SAN

1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$309

Sat 11/17:00 amLAX - CAE

1 stop9h 02mDelta

Tue 11/45:32 pmCAE - LAX

1 stop9h 59mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$309

Tue 10/2111:00 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/253:42 pmCAE - SFO

1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$309

Tue 10/2111:55 pmSMF - CAE

2 stops12h 09mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/283:34 pmCAE - SMF

1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$314

Sat 3/710:30 pmONT - CAE

1 stop6h 58mDelta

Wed 3/115:10 pmCAE - ONT

1 stop7h 04mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$309

Wed 10/86:23 pmFAT - CAE

2 stops12h 26mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/225:26 pmCAE - FAT

1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$314

Thu 10/26:00 amLAS - CAE

1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/115:59 pmCAE - LAS

1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$314

Wed 10/1510:00 pmONT - CAE

1 stop8h 21mDelta

Sat 10/186:00 amCAE - ONT

1 stop7h 26mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$309

Thu 10/211:59 pmLAS - CAE

1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/55:26 pmCAE - LAS

1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$314

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Tue 9/309:57 pmLAS - CAE

2 stops37h 12mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/311:31 amCAE - LAS

1 stop12h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$284

Thu 10/210:16 pmLAS - CAE

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/54:33 pmCAE - LAS

2 stops24h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$285

Wed 10/1511:45 pmLAS - CAE

1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/223:34 pmCAE - LAS

1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$289

Wed 10/1510:00 pmONT - CAE

1 stop8h 21mDelta

Sat 10/186:00 amCAE - ONT

1 stop7h 26mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$309

Wed 10/156:15 pmLAS - CAE

2 stops12h 34mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/2211:04 amCAE - LAS

1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$313

Tue 10/219:20 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop9h 29mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/253:42 pmCAE - SFO

1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$309

Wed 10/2212:09 amLAX - CAE

2 stops11h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/302:59 pmCAE - LAX

1 stop10h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$281

Wed 10/229:45 pmLAX - CAE

1 stop8h 36mDelta

Wed 10/295:32 pmCAE - LAX

1 stop7h 17mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$309

Thu 10/2312:54 pmSAN - CAE

1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/277:30 pmCAE - SAN

1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$309

Sat 10/2511:53 pmLAX - CAE

2 stops11h 16mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/302:59 pmCAE - LAX

1 stop10h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$283

Tue 10/2812:59 amLAS - CAE

2 stops10h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/12:29 pmCAE - LAS

1 stop10h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$294

Fri 10/319:20 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop9h 39mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/37:35 pmCAE - SFO

1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$279

One-way flights from California to Columbia
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Thu 10/210:16 pmLAS - CAE

1 stop9h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$135

Wed 10/112:55 amLAS - CAE

2 stops14h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$152

Fri 10/310:28 pmONT - CAE

2 stops36h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$162

Wed 10/292:24 pmSAN - CAE

3 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$185

Mon 10/611:41 pmLAX - CAE

1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$189

Mon 10/610:31 pmSAN - CAE

1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$189

Sat 9/278:00 amONT - CAE

3 stops31h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$190

Sat 9/205:07 pmLAX - CAE

2 stops22h 09mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$208

Sat 9/2010:18 amLAX - CAE

3 stops28h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$216

Mon 10/67:28 pmSAN - CAE

2 stops11h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$244

Fri 12/58:25 amFAT - CAE

3 stops51h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$254

Fri 12/55:15 amFAT - CAE

2 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$256

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Fri 10/31

9:20 pm-9:59 am

1 stop9h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/3

7:35 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 40m

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Las VegasColumbia

LAS - CAE

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Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/2

10:16 pm-10:36 am

1 stop9h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/5

4:33 pm-2:06 pm

2 stops24h 33m

$285

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - CAE

LAXCAE

Los Angeles

Tue 10/7

9:45 pm-9:21 am

1 stop8h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 10/17

5:32 pm-12:31 am

1 stop9h 59m

$309

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Thu 10/23

12:54 pm-12:06 am

1 stop8h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/27

7:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$309

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - CAE

LAXCAE

Los Angeles

Sat 11/1

7:00 am-7:02 pm

1 stop9h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/4

5:32 pm-12:31 am

1 stop9h 59m

$309

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

11:00 pm-10:23 am

1 stop8h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/25

3:42 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$309

OntarioColumbia

ONT - CAE

ONTCAE

Ontario

Sat 3/7

10:30 pm-8:28 am

1 stop6h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 3/11

5:10 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$309

OntarioColumbia

ONT - CAE

ONTCAE

Ontario

Wed 10/15

10:00 pm-9:21 am

1 stop8h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/18

6:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop7h 26m

$309

OntarioColumbia

ONT - CAE

ONTCAE

Ontario

Wed 10/15

10:00 pm-9:21 am

1 stop8h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 10/22

5:32 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$309

OntarioColumbia

ONT - CAE

ONTCAE

Ontario

Sat 10/18

7:05 am-4:37 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop7h 26m

$309

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from California to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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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What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from California?
Most people fly into Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) if they book a flight to Columbia from California. Metropolitan is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Columbia’s city center.
How long is the flight from California to Columbia?
For as low as $309, United Airlines can have you in Columbia from California in 8h 12m. California and Columbia are separated by a distance of 2072 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Columbia one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Columbia are Spirit Airlines ($135), American Airlines ($189), and Delta ($189).
What are the most popular routes from California to Columbia?
The most popular route from California to Columbia is Los Angeles - Columbia Metropolitan. You may also consider Ontario - Columbia Metropolitan or San Francisco - Columbia Metropolitan.
Can I find deals for flights from California to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on California to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from California to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Columbia?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from California to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 3 airlines flying from California to Columbia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$233	Average$531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$238	Average$458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$268	Average$491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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