How long is the flight from Sacramento to Columbia?

A quick flight from Sacramento to Columbia can take about 8h 40m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $329. Sacramento and Columbia are separated by a distance of 2257 mi.

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 $328 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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.

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.

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?

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

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Columbia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sacramento to Columbia flights typically cost between $331 and $467 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $329 on United Airlines (Jan 15-Jan 22).

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Mon 12/226:53 pmSMF - CAE

2 stops12h 12mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/297:37 pmCAE - SMF

1 stop29h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$767

Tue 12/232:13 pmSMF - CAE

1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/297:37 pmCAE - SMF

1 stop29h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$944

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Thu 1/157:15 amSMF - CAE

1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/222:49 pmCAE - SMF

1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$329

Wed 1/2810:50 amSMF - CAE

1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/312:49 pmCAE - SMF

1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$429

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Mon 12/226:53 pmSMF - CAE

2 stops12h 12mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/297:37 pmCAE - SMF

1 stop29h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$767

Mon 1/511:35 pmSMF - CAE

1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/122:49 pmCAE - SMF

1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$528

Thu 1/157:15 amSMF - CAE

1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/222:49 pmCAE - SMF

1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$329

Wed 1/287:15 amSMF - CAE

1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/312:49 pmCAE - SMF

1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$429

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Wed 12/3111:35 pmSMF - CAE

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$299

Sat 12/206:53 pmSMF - CAE

2 stops12h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$430

Sat 12/208:02 pmSMF - CAE

3 stops57h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$484

Wed 12/316:00 amSMF - CAE

3 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$651

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$329 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$299 (United Airlines)
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$392

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Thu 1/15

7:15 am-6:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/22

2:49 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$329

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/28

10:50 am-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/31

2:49 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$429

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SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

11:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop7h 30m

$299

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SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

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Sat 12/20

6:53 pm-10:05 am

2 stops12h 12m

$430

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/20

8:02 pm-8:18 am

3 stops57h 16m

$484

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-9:45 am

3 stops24h 45m

$651

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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.

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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.

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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 $150). Flying from Sacramento to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 evening. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Columbia?

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

7.9

Good

8,008 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

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 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

9,092 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 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

11,051 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 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

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Sacramento to Columbia?
A quick flight from Sacramento to Columbia can take about 8h 40m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $329. Sacramento and Columbia are separated by a distance of 2257 mi.
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 $328 round-trip. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbia (average of $150). Flying from Sacramento to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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$434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$308	Average$425	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$369	Average$519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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