Columbia

$179+ 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CAE
Jun 9 — Jun 161
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Columbia

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 11/185:20 am
SFO
-
CAE
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 11/257:35 pm
CAE
-
SFO
1 stop8h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 11/139:30 pm
SFO
-
CAE
1 stop8h 55m
Delta
Tue 11/175:10 pm
CAE
-
SFO
1 stop7h 25m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 7/115:29 am
SFO
-
CAE
1 stop10h 19m
American Airlines
Wed 7/155:13 pm
CAE
-
SFO
1 stop9h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/511:05 pm
SFO
-
CAE
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Mon 6/157:45 pm
CAE
-
SFO
1 stop8h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/9$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Sat 12/1211:50 pm
SFO
-
CAE
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
Fri 12/257:35 pm
CAE
-
SFO
1 stop8h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/211:49 pm
SFO
-
CAE
1 stop9h 31m
American Airlines
Thu 6/47:22 pm
CAE
-
SFO
1 stop8h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 11/310:35 pm
SFO
-
CAE
1 stop8h 12m
United Airlines
Sat 11/710:20 am
CAE
-
SFO
1 stop9h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$401
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 8/159:05 am
SFO
-
CAE
1 stop11h 49m
American Airlines
Thu 8/277:49 pm
CAE
-
SFO
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$412
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/121:47 pm
SFO
-
CAE
1 stop6h 59m
Delta
Sun 6/147:41 pm
CAE
-
SFO
1 stop8h 04m
Delta
Deal found 5/9$422

Find 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 May 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$354
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$179
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$499
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Columbia Metropolitan flights.
From San Francisco to Columbia Metropolitan
One-way flight from San Francisco to Columbia Metropolitan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Fri 6/5

11:05 pm-9:56 am

1 stop7h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/15

7:45 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 30m

$357

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Tue 11/3

10:35 pm-9:47 am

1 stop8h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/7

10:20 am-5:18 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$401

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

10:35 pm-10:10 am

1 stop8h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/2

7:35 pm-1:16 am

1 stop8h 41m

$484
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

1:55 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/14

7:41 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 04m

$493

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Fri 7/10

6:00 am-5:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/12

7:39 pm-12:36 am

1 stop7h 57m

$523

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Fri 5/22

10:35 pm-9:45 am

1 stop8h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/24

6:33 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$532

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

6:30 am-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/24

7:45 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 30m

$546

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Fri 6/5

10:55 pm-9:15 am

1 stop7h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/18

7:41 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 04m

$587

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Fri 7/10

12:50 am-7:09 pm

2 stops15h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/15

7:45 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 30m

$592
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - CAE

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

5:29 am-6:48 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$210

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Deals found on 5/5

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Columbia

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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia (average of $382). Flying from San Francisco to Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $673). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Columbia?

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 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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

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 United Airlines and Delta 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 31m. 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $259 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $308 and $308 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Columbia for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $159 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 Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $159 and $174, 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Columbia (average of $382). Flying from San Francisco to Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $673). 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 May 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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