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$149+ Cheap flights from San Antonio to Columbia (SAT - 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — CAE
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Antonio to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in July or June, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Antonio (SAT) 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 August 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$149
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$338
From San Antonio to Columbia Metropolitan
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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/36:40 amSAT - CAE
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Sat 9/65:40 amCAE - SAT
1 stop5h 48mDelta
Deal found 8/13$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 8/306:30 amSAT - CAE
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/65:32 pmCAE - SAT
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:35 amSAT - CAE
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Mon 9/227:18 pmCAE - SAT
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 8/15$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/34:49 pmSAT - CAE
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/67:26 amCAE - SAT
2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 8/276:40 amSAT - CAE
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Sat 8/305:15 pmCAE - SAT
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Deal found 8/13$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 8/278:58 amSAT - CAE
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/301:09 pmCAE - SAT
2 stops6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/106:40 amSAT - CAE
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Fri 9/125:40 amCAE - SAT
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Deal found 8/14$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/182:54 pmSAT - CAE
2 stops18h 42mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2211:31 amCAE - SAT
1 stop7h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/15$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/67:00 amSAT - CAE
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/92:52 pmCAE - SAT
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/137:00 amSAT - CAE
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/2011:04 amCAE - SAT
2 stops11h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/35:30 amSAT - CAE
2 stops10h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/611:04 amCAE - SAT
2 stops11h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$349

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Antonio 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 August 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Antonio to Columbia that are best for you.

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Columbia

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Price

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Sat 9/13

5:29 am-12:12 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/20

7:45 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$259

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Wed 9/10

8:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/17

5:40 am-9:32 am

1 stop4h 52m

$259

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Wed 9/3

6:40 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/6

5:40 am-10:28 am

1 stop5h 48m

$259

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Sat 8/30

6:30 am-3:51 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/6

5:32 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$276

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Thu 9/18

6:35 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 9/22

7:18 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$278

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Wed 9/3

4:49 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/6

7:26 am-2:43 pm

2 stops8h 17m

$284

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Sat 8/30

6:30 am-3:51 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/3

7:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop5h 54m

$289

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Wed 8/27

6:40 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/30

5:15 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$289

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Wed 8/27

8:58 am-2:49 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/30

1:09 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops6h 25m

$294

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Wed 9/10

6:40 am-12:19 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 9/12

5:40 am-9:32 am

1 stop4h 52m

$297

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Antonio to Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Antonio to Columbia

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Antonio to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Antonio to Columbia. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 17 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Antonio to Columbia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

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 August 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Antonio to Columbia, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Antonio to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Antonio to Columbia round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Antonio to Columbia is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $236 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $248 and $277 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Antonio to Columbia one-way?

    $149 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $154 and $256, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Antonio to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Antonio to Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Antonio to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Columbia?

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio 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 August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$277Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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