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$174+ 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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — CAE
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Antonio to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in October or April, booked 49 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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Delta)

One-way from

$174
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$338
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/2912:08 pmSAT - CAE
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Sat 5/315:55 pmCAE - SAT
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/16$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/172:34 pmSAT - CAE
2 stops6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/244:24 pmCAE - SAT
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$333
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/2512:32 pmSAT - CAE
2 stops24h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/103:23 pmCAE - SAT
1 stop9h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/174:53 pmSAT - CAE
2 stops15h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/2810:34 amCAE - SAT
2 stops13h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$462

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Antonio to Columbia that are best for you.

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San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Thu 5/29

12:08 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/31

5:55 pm-12:21 am

1 stop7h 26m

$257

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Sat 5/17

2:34 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops6h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/24

4:24 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$333

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Wed 6/25

12:32 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops24h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 7/10

3:23 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$385

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Sat 5/17

4:53 pm-9:51 am

2 stops15h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/28

10:34 am-10:57 pm

2 stops13h 23m

$462

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Tue 5/13

6:33 am-1:03 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$200

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Tue 5/13

4:32 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops6h 22m

$225

San AntonioColumbia

SAT - CAE

SATCAE

San Antonio

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-6:54 pm

3 stops10h 54m

$335

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Deals found on 4/17

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Antonio to Columbia in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 San Antonio-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Antonio-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Antonio-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Antonio-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 San Antonio-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 San Antonio to Columbia

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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 11, 2025.

Booking 48 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 17, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 $257 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $333 and $462 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $174 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $200 and $225, 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$277Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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