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$260+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA 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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CAE
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Columbia

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 March 12, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 5/2812:12 pm
SJC
-
CAE
1 stop8h 30m
Delta
Mon 6/15:50 pm
CAE
-
SJC
1 stop8h 05m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 5/2910:00 pm
SJC
-
CAE
1 stop8h 15m
Delta
Tue 6/23:54 pm
CAE
-
SJC
2 stops9h 20m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 8/296:30 am
SJC
-
CAE
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 9/210:18 am
CAE
-
SJC
2 stops15h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$454
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/2111:00 pm
SJC
-
CAE
1 stop9h 29m
Delta
Fri 4/245:47 pm
CAE
-
SJC
1 stop6h 58m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$475
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 3/2410:55 pm
SJC
-
CAE
2 stops12h 22m
United Airlines
Thu 3/263:35 pm
CAE
-
SJC
1 stop10h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$491

Find 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 March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(Delta)

One-way from

$260
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$567
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From San Jose to Columbia Metropolitan
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One-way flight from San Jose to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Sat 8/29

6:30 am-5:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/2

10:18 am-10:41 pm

2 stops15h 23m

$454

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Tue 4/21

6:20 am-9:47 pm

2 stops12h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 4/24

12:15 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops12h 46m

$485
Quickest round-trip

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Thu 5/28

7:59 pm-9:15 am

2 stops10h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/1

5:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$543
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Wed 4/15

6:30 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$280

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Tue 6/9

11:30 am-11:55 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$455

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to Columbia in March.
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 Jose, California-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-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 Jose, California-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 Jose to Columbia

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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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, California to Columbia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Columbia (average of $148). Flying from San Jose, California to Columbia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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.

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 March 12, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta 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
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
7.1
Good
11,435 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Columbia?

    A quick flight from San Jose, California to Columbia can take about 7h 40m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $454. There are 2284 mi between San Jose, California and Columbia.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Columbia, with prices starting at $314. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $338 round trip. Delta is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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, California to Columbia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Columbia (average of $148). Flying from San Jose, California to Columbia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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 March 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$314Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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