How long is the flight from San Diego to Columbia?

Airlines like American Airlines and Delta fly from San Diego to Columbia in about 7h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 21m. The distance between San Diego and Columbia is about 2072 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Currently priced at $199, United Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Columbia and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $257 and $308, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Columbia for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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 Diego to Columbia?

When booking a flight from San Diego 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 SAN to CAE?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Columbia as you normally would.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San Diego-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 Diego-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 San Diego to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Columbia?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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.

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Columbia
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Thu 12/2510:56 amSAN - CAE

1 stop10h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/2910:40 amCAE - SAN

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$591

Best flights from San Diego to Columbia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Columbia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Fri 1/2312:40 pmSAN - CAE

1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines

Fri 2/610:10 amCAE - SAN

1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$329

Fri 1/236:30 amSAN - CAE

1 stop8h 40mDelta

Fri 2/65:35 amCAE - SAN

2 stops11h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$388

Wed 1/216:15 amSAN - CAE

2 stops12h 06mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/292:49 pmCAE - SAN

1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$388

Wed 2/257:00 amSAN - CAE

1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines

Sun 3/17:44 pmCAE - SAN

1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$329

Fri 1/1610:00 pmSAN - CAE

1 stop9h 17mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/308:00 amCAE - SAN

2 stops13h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$388

Thu 1/810:50 amSAN - CAE

1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/141:09 pmCAE - SAN

1 stop10h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$359

Thu 1/89:00 amSAN - CAE

2 stops9h 21mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/149:10 amCAE - SAN

2 stops12h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$389

Wed 1/2110:52 amSAN - CAE

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/242:49 pmCAE - SAN

2 stops11h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$434

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Thu 1/810:50 amSAN - CAE

1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/141:09 pmCAE - SAN

1 stop10h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$359

Thu 1/89:00 amSAN - CAE

2 stops9h 21mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/149:10 amCAE - SAN

2 stops12h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$389

Fri 1/1610:45 pmSAN - CAE

1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/3010:10 amCAE - SAN

1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$329

Fri 1/1610:00 pmSAN - CAE

1 stop9h 17mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/308:00 amCAE - SAN

2 stops13h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$388

Wed 1/219:00 amSAN - CAE

2 stops9h 21mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/292:37 pmCAE - SAN

2 stops12h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$421

Wed 1/2110:52 amSAN - CAE

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/2410:10 amCAE - SAN

1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$429

One-way flights from San Diego to Columbia
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Columbia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Fri 2/278:35 amSAN - CAE

2 stops51h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$127

Fri 2/2712:17 pmSAN - CAE

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$320

Fri 2/276:55 pmSAN - CAE

2 stops16h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$356

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$329 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$127 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$568

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San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Fri 1/23

12:40 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 2/6

10:10 am-4:54 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$329

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Wed 2/25

7:00 am-6:57 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 3/1

7:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$329

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Thu 1/8

10:50 am-10:58 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/14

1:09 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop10h 32m

$359

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Fri 1/23

6:30 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 2/6

5:35 am-2:29 pm

2 stops11h 54m

$388

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Wed 1/21

6:15 am-9:21 pm

2 stops12h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/29

2:49 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$388

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Fri 1/16

10:00 pm-10:17 am

1 stop9h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/30

8:00 am-6:36 pm

2 stops13h 36m

$388

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Thu 1/8

9:00 am-9:21 pm

2 stops9h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/14

9:10 am-6:36 pm

2 stops12h 26m

$389

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Wed 1/21

10:52 am-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/24

2:49 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops11h 53m

$434

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Fri 2/27

8:35 am-2:57 pm

2 stops51h 22m

$127

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - CAE

SANCAE

San Diego

Fri 2/27

12:17 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$320

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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
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	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.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 Diego-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 San Diego to Columbia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbia (average of $147). Flying from San Diego to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Diego to Columbia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 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

8,014 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 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

9,105 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 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

11,054 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 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

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How long is the flight from San Diego to Columbia?
Airlines like American Airlines and Delta fly from San Diego to Columbia in about 7h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 21m. The distance between San Diego and Columbia is about 2072 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Columbia round-trip?
Currently priced at $199, United Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Columbia and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $257 and $308, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Columbia for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 Diego to Columbia?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbia (average of $147). Flying from San Diego to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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 Diego to Columbia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$233	Average$468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$257	Average$497	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$308	Average$441	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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