What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Columbia round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to Columbia is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $309 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Spirit Airlines, starting at $319 and $371 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Columbia?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Columbia flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 airlines that fly from Sacramento to Columbia?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Sacramento to Columbia.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Columbia?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Thursday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 36 days in advance to save up to 151% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 36 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Sacramento to Columbia 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $427, or $548 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Columbia from Sacramento. Users have commonly found prices around $445 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $308. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Columbia?

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

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

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Round-trip from	$309 (American Airlines)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$374

From Sacramento Intl to Columbia Metropolitan

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

Wed 9/1010:02 pmSMF - CAE

1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/166:15 amCAE - SMF

1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$309

Wed 9/105:09 pmSMF - CAE

2 stops12h 54mDelta

Tue 9/1611:02 amCAE - SMF

2 stops12h 28mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$319

Fri 10/39:33 amSMF - CAE

2 stops22h 20mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/57:17 pmCAE - SMF

3 stops29h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$371

Tue 9/308:35 pmSMF - CAE

2 stops10h 48mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/32:53 pmCAE - SMF

1 stop10h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$417

Mon 9/18:25 pmSMF - CAE

3 stops17h 36mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/77:17 pmCAE - SMF

3 stops29h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$486

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Wed 9/1010:02 pmSMF - CAE

1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/166:15 amCAE - SMF

1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$309

Wed 9/105:09 pmSMF - CAE

2 stops12h 54mDelta

Tue 9/1611:02 amCAE - SMF

2 stops12h 28mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$319

Fri 10/39:33 amSMF - CAE

2 stops22h 20mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/57:17 pmCAE - SMF

3 stops29h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$371

Tue 9/308:35 pmSMF - CAE

2 stops10h 48mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/32:53 pmCAE - SMF

1 stop10h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$417

Mon 9/18:25 pmSMF - CAE

3 stops17h 36mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/77:17 pmCAE - SMF

3 stops29h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$486

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Mon 8/47:26 pmSMF - CAE

2 stops15h 38mSpirit Airlines

Thu 8/72:59 pmCAE - SMF

2 stops23h 07mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$527

Mon 8/47:26 pmSMF - CAE

2 stops15h 38mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/73:08 pmCAE - SMF

3 stops22h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$552

Mon 8/47:00 amSMF - CAE

1 stop8h 26mDelta

Fri 8/81:38 pmCAE - SMF

1 stop9h 12mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$565

Thu 8/148:35 pmSMF - CAE

2 stops10h 19mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/182:57 pmCAE - SMF

1 stop9h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$474

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Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/10

10:02 pm-8:22 am

1 stop7h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/16

6:15 am-11:13 am

1 stop7h 58m

$309

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/10

5:09 pm-9:03 am

2 stops12h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/16

11:02 am-8:30 pm

2 stops12h 28m

$319

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/3

9:33 am-10:53 am

2 stops22h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/5

7:17 pm-9:41 pm

3 stops29h 24m

$371

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/30

8:35 pm-10:23 am

2 stops10h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 10/3

2:53 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$417

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/1

8:25 pm-5:01 pm

3 stops17h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/7

7:17 pm-9:41 pm

3 stops29h 24m

$486

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Sacramento 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to CAE?

It’s typically best to fly out from Sacramento to Columbia in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 4% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Columbia, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,896 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,048 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Columbia round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to Columbia is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $309 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Spirit Airlines, starting at $319 and $371 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Columbia?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Columbia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$308	Average$467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$308	Average$472	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$358	Average$653	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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