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$153+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia (CAE)

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SFO — CAE
jun. 23 — jun. 301
lun. 6/23
lun. 6/30
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 junio 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$300
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$153
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$472
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 junio 18, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 7/284:22 pmSJC - CAE
2 stops18h 42mSpirit Airlines
mar. 8/51:24 pmCAE - SJC
2 stops13h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/17$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/311:52 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop10h 03mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 9/61:54 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/17$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/227:09 pmSJC - CAE
2 stops12h 38mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 8/27:13 amCAE - SJC
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/17$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
mar. 7/1511:00 pmSJC - CAE
1 stop7h 11mDelta
mar. 8/55:36 pmCAE - SJC
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/16$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
vie. 7/47:30 amSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 39mDelta
mié. 7/95:35 amCAE - SFO
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/15$358
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/25:30 amOAK - CAE
3 stops27h 53mSpirit Airlines
dom. 7/61:18 pmCAE - OAK
3 stops23h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/17$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
lun. 7/711:05 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
mié. 7/92:57 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop11h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/15$457
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/131:09 pmSJC - CAE
3 stops28h 33mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 8/165:51 pmCAE - SJC
3 stops31h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$471
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/115:37 pmSFO - CAE
2 stops17h 27mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/1511:39 amCAE - SFO
3 stops47h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/46:24 pmSJC - CAE
2 stops12h 30mUnited Airlines
vie. 8/222:52 pmCAE - SJC
2 stops10h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$567
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
mar. 7/154:55 pmOAK - CAE
2 stops14h 20mDelta
vie. 7/183:02 pmCAE - OAK
2 stops11h 53mDelta
Deal found 6/16$763
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/14:16 pmSTS - CAE
2 stops15h 29mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 7/56:45 amCAE - STS
2 stops11h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$992

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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 junio 18, 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

lun. 7/28

4:22 pm-2:04 pm

2 stops18h 42m

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 8/5

1:24 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$300

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

mié. 9/3

11:52 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb. 9/6

1:54 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$309

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

mar. 7/22

7:09 pm-10:47 am

2 stops12h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb. 8/2

7:13 am-12:16 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$314

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

mar. 7/15

11:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop8h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 8/5

5:35 am-12:48 pm

2 stops10h 13m

$324

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

vie. 7/4

7:30 am-7:09 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 7/9

5:35 am-10:12 am

1 stop7h 37m

$358

OaklandColumbia

OAK - CAE

OAKCAE

Oakland

mié. 7/2

5:30 am-12:23 pm

3 stops27h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 7/6

1:18 pm-9:36 am

3 stops23h 18m

$442

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

lun. 7/7

11:05 pm-9:54 am

1 stop7h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 7/9

2:57 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop11h 01m

$457

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

mié. 8/13

1:09 pm-8:42 pm

3 stops28h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb. 8/16

5:51 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops31h 39m

$471

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

lun. 8/11

5:37 pm-2:04 pm

2 stops17h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

vie. 8/15

11:39 am-8:08 am

3 stops47h 29m

$514

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

lun. 8/4

6:24 pm-9:54 am

2 stops12h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

vie. 8/22

2:52 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops10h 48m

$567

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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 junio 18, 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.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 junio 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,965 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,965 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,965 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
8,809 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,965 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,965 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,065 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,965 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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

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  • 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.

  • 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 $155 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $160 and Spirit Airlines from $177 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 junio 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$238Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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