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$239+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Columbia (SFO - 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CAE
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Columbia

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Mon 12/292:03 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/174:57 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$425
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sun 12/2810:30 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Fri 1/95:35 amCAE - SFO
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/26$456
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Mon 12/296:45 amSFO - CAE
1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/72:49 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop11h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$506
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Mon 12/291:31 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/76:18 amCAE - SFO
2 stops11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$511
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Mon 12/2910:30 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Fri 1/25:36 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 12/27$523
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Mon 12/2911:45 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Fri 1/912:45 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop10h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/26$524
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/309:21 amSFO - CAE
2 stops21h 24mDelta
Fri 1/95:09 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 16mDelta
Deal found 12/26$547
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/316:00 amSFO - CAE
2 stops24h 45mDelta
Wed 1/76:50 amCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/27$553
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/3112:26 pmSFO - CAE
2 stops18h 19mDelta
Tue 1/612:45 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop10h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/27$570

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

One-way from

$239
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$497
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From San Francisco to Columbia Metropolitan
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Columbia that are best for you.

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San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

9:30 pm-9:28 am

1 stop8h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/19

6:59 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$319

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

10:00 pm-9:28 am

1 stop8h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/24

3:09 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$319

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

10:00 pm-9:28 am

1 stop8h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/24

5:07 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$319

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

8:00 am-7:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/21

10:15 am-5:43 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$319

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

8:00 am-7:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/23

12:45 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$319

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

11:36 pm-11:34 am

1 stop8h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/7

1:51 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$329

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

1:05 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/31

10:10 am-5:36 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$329

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

9:30 pm-9:28 am

1 stop8h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/24

5:07 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$329

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

11:05 pm-9:28 am

1 stop7h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/2

5:06 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$329

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

10:00 pm-9:28 am

1 stop8h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/3

5:06 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$329

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/26

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Columbia in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Francisco-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia (average of $148). Flying from San Francisco to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $220). 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 December 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Francisco to Columbia to help guide your decision. 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
8,019 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
8,019 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
9,113 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
11,072 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Columbia?

    Airlines like Delta fly from San Francisco to Columbia in about 8h 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 2306 mi between San Francisco and Columbia.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Columbia is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $299 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $308 and $338 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Columbia for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $159 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $159 and $174, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia (average of $148). Flying from San Francisco to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $220). 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 Francisco to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$299Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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