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$309+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Columbia (SMF - CAE)

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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CAE
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Columbia (CAE). 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 octubre 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$498
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($103 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Columbia
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 octubre 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
mié. 12/310:27 pmSMF - CAE
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/83:09 pmCAE - SMF
1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/37:05 pmSMF - CAE
2 stops11h 12mDelta
lun. 12/85:44 pmCAE - SMF
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/30$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
jue. 11/132:34 pmSMF - CAE
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
mié. 11/193:08 pmCAE - SMF
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
mié. 12/38:45 amSMF - CAE
2 stops10h 22mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/810:00 amCAE - SMF
2 stops14h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/136:15 amSMF - CAE
2 stops11h 03mDelta
mié. 11/195:37 amCAE - SMF
2 stops10h 17mDelta
Deal found 10/28$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/87:00 amSMF - CAE
1 stop9h 02mDelta
sáb. 11/155:44 pmCAE - SMF
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Deal found 10/28$439

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 octubre 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Columbia that are best for you.

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Sacramento

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

mié. 1/14

10:50 am-9:58 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 1/20

2:49 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$309

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

mié. 12/3

10:27 pm-8:35 am

1 stop7h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 12/8

3:09 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$309

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

sáb. 12/6

7:00 am-7:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 12/10

5:24 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$309

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

mié. 12/3

7:05 pm-9:17 am

2 stops11h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 12/8

5:44 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$314

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

mié. 12/3

8:45 am-10:07 pm

2 stops10h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 12/8

10:00 am-9:00 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$380

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

vie. 3/6

10:40 pm-9:28 am

1 stop7h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 3/10

5:10 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$384

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Deals found on 10/30

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Columbia in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Columbia

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbia (average of $156). Flying from Sacramento to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 octubre 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sacramento to Columbia in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 octubre 30, 2025.
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
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
11,035 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Columbia?

    A quick flight from Sacramento to Columbia can take about 7h 08m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $309. Sacramento and Columbia are separated by a distance of 2257 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 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 $308 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $308 and $369 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 36% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbia (average of $156). Flying from Sacramento to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$369Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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