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$170+ 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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CAE
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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 May 1, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$293
(Delta)

One-way from

$170
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$438
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 7/41:48 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Sat 7/125:35 amCAE - SFO
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/30$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/226:30 amSJC - CAE
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Sat 8/26:40 amCAE - SJC
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/30$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 9/59:37 amSFO - CAE
2 stops8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/76:20 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/146:45 pmSJC - CAE
2 stops12h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/2110:26 amCAE - SJC
2 stops15h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/1412:10 pmSJC - CAE
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/215:24 amCAE - SJC
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$417
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 6/39:00 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop9h 59mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/62:54 pmCAE - SFO
2 stops22h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$482
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 6/149:30 amSFO - CAE
3 stops23h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/215:30 pmCAE - SFO
3 stops32h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$598
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/144:21 pmSTS - CAE
2 stops13h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/185:24 amCAE - STS
2 stops13h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$844
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 4/305:10 pmOAK - CAE
2 stops13h 32mDelta
Sun 5/45:06 pmCAE - OAK
2 stops9h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/30$3,615

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

1:48 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 7/12

5:35 am-10:12 am

1 stop7h 37m

$293

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Tue 7/22

6:30 am-4:51 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/2

6:40 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 20m

$309

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

9:37 am-9:28 pm

2 stops8h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/7

6:20 pm-12:16 am

1 stop8h 56m

$314

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Wed 5/14

6:45 pm-9:51 am

2 stops12h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/21

10:26 am-10:54 pm

2 stops15h 28m

$349

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Wed 5/14

12:10 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/21

5:24 am-11:15 am

1 stop8h 51m

$417

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

9:00 pm-9:59 am

1 stop9h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 6/6

2:54 pm-10:46 am

2 stops22h 52m

$482

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Sat 6/14

9:30 am-12:23 pm

3 stops23h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 6/21

5:30 pm-10:53 pm

3 stops32h 23m

$598

Santa RosaColumbia

STS - CAE

STSCAE

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Wed 5/14

4:21 pm-8:34 am

2 stops13h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/18

5:24 am-3:41 pm

2 stops13h 17m

$844

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

12:21 am-12:26 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$170

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Sun 5/25

12:10 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$194

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

  • 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 $170 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $244 and Delta from $299 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$238Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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