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$304+ 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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CAE
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Mon 7/21
Mon 7/28
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 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$319
(Delta)

One-way from

$304
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$457
From San Jose to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 8/2010:58 pmSJC - CAE
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Tue 9/161:22 pmCAE - SJC
1 stop9h 27mDelta
Deal found 7/14$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 8/236:30 amSJC - CAE
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/135:26 pmCAE - SJC
1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/14$409
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Mon 7/2111:31 amSJC - CAE
3 stops21h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/222:59 pmCAE - SJC
2 stops22h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/14$534
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 7/227:09 pmSJC - CAE
2 stops12h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/24:12 pmCAE - SJC
2 stops9h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/14$557

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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 July 16, 2025.
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San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Wed 8/20

10:58 pm-10:24 am

1 stop8h 26m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/16

1:22 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$319

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Sat 8/23

6:30 am-4:51 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/13

5:26 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$409

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Sat 10/11

5:45 pm-10:26 am

2 stops13h 41m

$304

San JoseColumbia

SJC - CAE

SJCCAE

San Jose

Sat 10/11

6:30 am-4:51 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$601

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Deals found on 7/15

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Columbia

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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 16, 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 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
7,957 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
8,863 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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

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

    Currently priced at $319, Delta will fly you from San Jose to Columbia and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $409. Delta is 36% 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$262Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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