How long is the flight from San Antonio to Columbia?

For as low as $259, Delta can have you in Columbia from San Antonio in 3h 55m. San Antonio and Columbia are separated by a distance of 1061 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 $258 and $282 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Antonio to Columbia?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Antonio to Columbia flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 San Antonio to Columbia?

When booking a flight from San Antonio to Columbia, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAT to CAE?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Antonio to Columbia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

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.

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mar. 11/45:14 amSAT - CAE

1 stop4h 02mDelta

sáb. 11/81:18 pmCAE - SAT

1 stop4h 58mDelta

Deal found 9/17

$259

vie. 12/52:12 pmSAT - CAE

1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines

mar. 12/92:22 pmCAE - SAT

2 stops9h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$280

mié. 10/15:30 amSAT - CAE

2 stops7h 48mUnited Airlines

dom. 10/52:53 pmCAE - SAT

1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$294

mar. 11/186:30 amSAT - CAE

1 stop4h 36mDelta

jue. 11/2010:01 amCAE - SAT

1 stop4h 40mDelta

Deal found 9/16

$317

lun. 12/226:51 amSAT - CAE

1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines

vie. 1/24:06 pmCAE - SAT

1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$339

mar. 11/47:21 amSAT - CAE

1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 11/89:00 amCAE - SAT

2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$366

vie. 10/31:05 pmSAT - CAE

1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines

dom. 10/52:53 pmCAE - SAT

1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$369

jue. 9/181:27 pmSAT - CAE

1 stop6h 44mDelta

jue. 9/255:40 amCAE - SAT

1 stop4h 52mDelta

Deal found 9/16

$379

jue. 9/185:30 amSAT - CAE

2 stops10h 21mUnited Airlines

jue. 9/2510:20 amCAE - SAT

1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$384

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mar. 11/185:15 amSAT - CAE

1 stop3h 55mDelta

sáb. 11/225:44 pmCAE - SAT

1 stop7h 24mDelta

Deal found 9/16

$259

vie. 12/52:12 pmSAT - CAE

1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines

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2 stops9h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$280

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Deal found 9/16

$366

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1 stop7h 15mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$288

mié. 10/15:30 amSAT - CAE

2 stops7h 48mUnited Airlines

dom. 10/52:53 pmCAE - SAT

1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$294

vie. 12/51:05 pmSAT - CAE

1 stop4h 51mDelta

mar. 12/99:59 amCAE - SAT

1 stop4h 42mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$288

mar. 11/186:30 amSAT - CAE

1 stop4h 36mDelta

jue. 11/2010:01 amCAE - SAT

1 stop4h 40mDelta

Deal found 9/16

$317

mié. 10/16:35 amSAT - CAE

1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines

dom. 10/55:15 amCAE - SAT

1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$384

vie. 10/31:05 pmSAT - CAE

1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines

dom. 10/52:53 pmCAE - SAT

1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$369

mié. 10/15:29 amSAT - CAE

1 stop6h 08mDelta

dom. 10/55:40 amCAE - SAT

1 stop4h 52mDelta

Deal found 9/16

$379

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jue. 9/181:27 pmSAT - CAE

1 stop6h 44mDelta

jue. 9/255:40 amCAE - SAT

1 stop4h 52mDelta

Deal found 9/16

$379

jue. 9/185:30 amSAT - CAE

2 stops10h 21mUnited Airlines

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1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$384

mié. 10/15:30 amSAT - CAE

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dom. 10/52:53 pmCAE - SAT

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Deal found 9/16

$294

vie. 10/31:05 pmSAT - CAE

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1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$369

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Deal found 9/16

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Deal found 9/17

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2 stops12h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$442

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mié. 11/57:05 amSAT - CAE

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Deal found 9/17

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Deal found 9/17

$265

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mar. 11/18

5:15 am-10:10 am

1 stop3h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb. 11/22

5:44 pm-12:08 am

1 stop7h 24m

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SAT - CAE

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San Antonio

vie. 12/5

2:12 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 12/9

2:22 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 37m

$280

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

mar. 11/4

5:14 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb. 11/8

11:01 am-5:16 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$288

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

vie. 12/5

1:05 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 12/9

9:59 am-1:41 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$288

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

mié. 10/1

5:30 am-2:18 pm

2 stops7h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 10/5

2:53 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$294

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

mar. 11/18

6:30 am-12:06 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

jue. 11/20

10:01 am-1:41 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$317

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

mar. 11/4

7:21 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb. 11/8

11:04 am-6:56 pm

2 stops8h 52m

$366

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

vie. 10/3

1:05 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 10/5

2:53 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$369

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

mié. 10/1

5:29 am-12:37 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 10/5

5:40 am-9:32 am

1 stop4h 52m

$379

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

mié. 10/1

6:35 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 10/5

5:15 am-9:08 am

1 stop4h 53m

$384

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

Booking 29 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

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

7,961 reviews

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

7,961 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,961 reviews

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

8,926 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,961 reviews

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

7,961 reviews

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

How long is the flight from San Antonio to Columbia?
For as low as $259, Delta can have you in Columbia from San Antonio in 3h 55m. San Antonio and Columbia are separated by a distance of 1061 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 $258 and $282 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$236	Average$314	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$403	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$282	Average$468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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