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$183+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia (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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CAE
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

One-way from

$183
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$441
From San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia Metropolitan
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/46:35 amSJC - CAE
1 stop9h 27mDelta
Sat 11/85:32 pmCAE - SJC
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/17$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/119:30 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Sat 11/155:44 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 14mDelta
Deal found 9/15$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:31 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1912:03 pmCAE - SFO
2 stops9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/135:10 amSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/172:29 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1010:35 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Wed 11/195:37 amCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 53mDelta
Deal found 9/15$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2111:55 pmSFO - CAE
2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/255:59 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1110:35 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Mon 11/177:50 pmCAE - SFO
2 stops14h 40mDelta
Deal found 9/15$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 11/157:37 pmSFO - CAE
2 stops11h 33mDelta
Tue 11/185:37 amCAE - SFO
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Deal found 9/16$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1012:25 amSFO - CAE
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/178:10 amCAE - SFO
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$363
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:00 amSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Sat 11/155:44 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Deal found 9/15$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3010:30 pmSJC - CAE
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Sat 10/45:40 amCAE - SJC
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Deal found 9/15$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 12/36:59 pmSJC - CAE
2 stops12h 12mDelta
Sat 12/66:00 amCAE - SJC
2 stops9h 34mDelta
Deal found 9/16$408

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Fri 2/6

10:30 pm-9:28 am

1 stop7h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/11

5:40 am-12:09 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$309

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

11:20 pm-9:59 am

1 stop7h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/17

7:35 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 40m

$309

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Sat 3/7

10:30 pm-8:28 am

1 stop6h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 3/11

2:59 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$309

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Wed 11/5

6:35 am-7:02 pm

1 stop9h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/8

5:32 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$309

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Mon 2/2

10:30 pm-9:28 am

1 stop7h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/10

7:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$309

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

7:05 am-4:54 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/15

7:30 am-2:42 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$309

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

9:30 pm-9:21 am

1 stop8h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 11/19

5:44 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$309

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

9:30 pm-9:21 am

1 stop8h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/15

5:44 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$309

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 11/19

5:37 am-12:30 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$309

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Sat 2/7

10:30 pm-9:28 am

1 stop7h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/11

11:55 am-6:51 pm

2 stops9h 56m

$314

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia

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

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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 Bay Area to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to Columbia from San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying to Metropolitan, which is the city’s only airport. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is located 6.5 mi from the center of Columbia.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia in 7h 39m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 2306 mi between San Francisco Bay Area and Columbia. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $271 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $289 and Alaska Airlines from $314 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia?

    The most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia is San Francisco - Columbia Metropolitan. You may also consider San Jose - Columbia Metropolitan or Oakland - Columbia Metropolitan.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Columbia.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$238Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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