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$334+ 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CAE
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Columbia

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 January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 7/297:06 pm
SMF
-
CAE
2 stops10h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 8/47:21 pm
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2910:40 pm
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop7h 45m
Delta
Tue 8/41:20 pm
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop8h 06m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$371
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/1111:35 am
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop8h 23m
American Airlines
Sun 2/152:38 pm
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop9h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/117:30 am
SMF
-
CAE
2 stops13h 14m
United Airlines
Sun 2/156:25 am
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop8h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 5/229:50 pm
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 5/265:18 pm
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop8h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$451
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/2710:40 pm
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Thu 2/125:07 pm
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop8h 24m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$452
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/297:05 am
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop6h 13m
Delta
Thu 2/125:35 am
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$468

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$389
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$340
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$423
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One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/11

11:35 am-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/15

2:38 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$389

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/11

7:30 am-11:44 pm

2 stops13h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/15

6:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$394

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/22

9:50 pm-8:24 am

1 stop7h 34m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/26

5:18 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$451

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/21

10:22 pm-8:39 am

1 stop7h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 3/26

7:44 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 01m

$503

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/15

8:45 am-11:44 pm

2 stops11h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 2/19

2:39 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$572

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/5

6:15 am-9:20 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/8

5:34 am-12:05 pm

2 stops9h 31m

$578

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/5

11:59 pm-10:06 am

1 stop7h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/8

3:25 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$625

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/3

11:31 am-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 4/5

7:44 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 01m

$638

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/1

11:31 am-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$340

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Deals found on 1/27

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 $276). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Columbia, such as Delta 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
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
8,128 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
11,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

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 8h 23m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $389. 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. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $308. American Airlines is currently priced 34% 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 $276). 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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to Columbia

Discover the top 2 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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