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$147+ 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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CAE
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Fri 12/12
Fri 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Wed 12/3112:22 amSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/81:09 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 12/68:20 amSFO - CAE
2 stops11h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/83:09 pmCAE - SFO
2 stops10h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/1511:59 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/226:16 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/117:15 amSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Wed 12/175:34 amCAE - SFO
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 11/12$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/277:15 amSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Thu 12/49:59 amCAE - SFO
2 stops15h 51mDelta
Deal found 11/12$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/1312:25 amSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/167:03 amCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$447

Cheap 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 November 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$147
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$616
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($119 potential increase over avg. 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 November 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

10:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop8h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/10

5:35 am-12:55 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$309

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:22 am-10:42 am

1 stop7h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/8

1:09 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$309

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

11:18 am-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/10

8:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$309

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

7:15 am-4:51 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/17

5:34 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 56m

$309

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

12:25 am-10:48 am

1 stop7h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/8

3:09 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops10h 27m

$314

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

12:17 am-1:22 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/10

1:51 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$314

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

11:38 pm-12:48 pm

3 stops34h 10m

$147

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Fri 12/26

7:00 am-7:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$260

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

9:30 pm-9:59 am

1 stop9h 29m

$269

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

7:15 am-4:51 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$269

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Deals found on 11/12

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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 November.
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

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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 November 12, 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
8,009 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
8,009 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
9,015 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
11,049 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Columbia in about 7h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 06m. There are 2306 mi between San Francisco and Columbia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $308 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $308 and $308 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.

  • 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 November 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$308Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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