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$184+ Cheap flights from San Jose to Columbia (SJC - 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.
SJC — CAE
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$314
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$184
(Delta)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$457
From San Jose to Columbia Metropolitan
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 10/186:00 amSJC - CAE
2 stops10h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/283:21 pmCAE - SJC
1 stop9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$314
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 9/116:00 amSJC - CAE
3 stops25h 53mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/147:17 pmCAE - SJC
3 stops23h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/27$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/1210:58 pmSJC - CAE
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Sat 8/165:15 pmCAE - SJC
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 7/28$369
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/1612:39 pmSJC - CAE
3 stops29h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1811:39 amCAE - SJC
3 stops31h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/127:00 amSJC - CAE
3 stops28h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1610:29 amCAE - SJC
2 stops15h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$735

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San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Sat 10/18

6:00 am-7:36 pm

2 stops10h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/28

3:21 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$314

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Thu 9/11

6:00 am-10:53 am

3 stops25h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/14

7:17 pm-3:21 pm

3 stops23h 04m

$367

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Tue 8/12

10:58 pm-10:24 am

1 stop8h 26m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/16

5:15 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$369

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Sat 8/16

12:39 pm-8:42 pm

3 stops29h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/18

11:39 am-3:46 pm

3 stops31h 07m

$450

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Tue 8/12

7:00 am-2:22 pm

3 stops28h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/16

10:29 am-10:35 pm

2 stops15h 06m

$735

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Tue 9/30

10:30 pm-9:03 am

1 stop7h 33m

$184

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Tue 9/30

6:30 am-9:49 am

3 stops24h 19m

$510

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Deals found on 7/28

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from San Jose 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 SJC to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 July 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose to Columbia in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Jose to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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
7,979 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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
7,979 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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
8,044 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to Columbia round-trip?

    Currently priced at $314, American Airlines will fly you from San Jose to Columbia and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $367 and $369, respectively. American Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from San Jose 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 2 airlines flying from San Jose to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$262Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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