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$199+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Columbia (SMF - CAE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CAE
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
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 March 17, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 9/1510:49 pm
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Tue 9/225:20 am
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop9h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Sat 4/2511:59 pm
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Sat 5/210:34 am
CAE
-
SMF
2 stops11h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 8/411:55 am
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop9h 40m
Delta
Deal found 3/16$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 9/155:15 pm
SMF
-
CAE
2 stops13h 10m
Delta
Tue 9/2211:55 am
CAE
-
SMF
2 stops9h 12m
Delta
Deal found 3/12$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/810:23 pm
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop7h 15m
American Airlines
Tue 4/144:15 pm
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop9h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$457
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 8/1211:07 pm
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop8h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 8/155:25 pm
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop7h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Thu 4/97:05 pm
SMF
-
CAE
2 stops12h 09m
United Airlines
Thu 4/169:00 am
CAE
-
SMF
2 stops14h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$479

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 March 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$369
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$199
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$464
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One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 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 March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Columbia that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/1

10:40 pm-9:25 am

1 stop7h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/15

11:55 am-6:26 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$389

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

10:40 pm-9:25 am

1 stop7h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/4

5:40 am-12:51 pm

2 stops10h 11m

$394

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/12

11:07 pm-10:10 am

1 stop8h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/15

5:25 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$469
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/2

11:39 pm-9:45 am

1 stop7h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 6/5

5:27 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$480
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/14

11:33 pm-10:13 am

1 stop7h 40m

$199

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/14

8:07 pm-9:51 am

2 stops10h 44m

$204

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/14

8:55 pm-11:29 am

2 stops11h 34m

$214

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/27

4:51 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops42h 49m

$268

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/28

12:28 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$329

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - CAE

SMFCAE

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/29

10:35 pm-9:18 am

1 stop7h 43m

$329

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Deals found on 3/12

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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 March.
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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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbia (average of $164). Flying from Sacramento to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 March 17, 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
8,288 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
8,288 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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 45m. Delta 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Columbia (average of $164). Flying from Sacramento to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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