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

Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Columbia is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $309 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $361 and $409 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?

$185 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 United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $229 and $330, respectively.

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

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Columbia?

When booking a flight from San Francisco 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 day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Columbia?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 36 days in advance, which can save you up to 151% on flights from San Francisco to Columbia compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 36 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $427. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $548.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Columbia?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Columbia from San Francisco. Prices for February average $459 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $308. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 44% on your journey compared to booking in December

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Columbia in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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.

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vie. 10/312:30 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

dom. 10/54:21 pmCAE - SFO

1 stop9h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$309

mié. 8/201:41 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop7h 00mDelta

lun. 8/253:08 pmCAE - SFO

2 stops11h 25mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$361

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1 stop9h 44mUnited Airlines

mar. 7/1510:29 amCAE - SFO

1 stop10h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$409

vie. 6/2711:59 pmSFO - CAE

2 stops12h 04mMultiple Airlines

jue. 7/31:18 pmCAE - SFO

2 stops21h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$685

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1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines

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Deal found 6/11

$309

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Deal found 6/11

$361

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Deal found 6/11

$409

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Deal found 6/10

$685

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Deal found 6/12

$504

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Deal found 6/10

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1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$309

sáb. 7/129:10 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop9h 44mUnited Airlines

mar. 7/1510:29 amCAE - SFO

1 stop10h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$409

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jue. 6/1910:17 pmSFO - CAE

1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines

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$185

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Deal found 6/10

$229

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$305

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Deal found 6/10

$330

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Columbia, you should look to book at least 35 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Rainfall in Columbia 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

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

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. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 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

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 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

8,790 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 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

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 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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What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Columbia round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Columbia is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $309 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $361 and $409 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?
$185 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 United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $229 and $330, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from San Francisco 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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Delta	Cheapest$283	Average$435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$297	Average$508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$308	Average$453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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