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$142+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Columbia (SNA - 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 7/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CAE
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$320
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$142
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$578
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Columbia Metropolitan
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 6/276:45 amSNA - CAE
2 stops31h 01mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/31:18 pmCAE - SNA
3 stops35h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/79:20 pmSNA - CAE
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Sat 8/95:35 amCAE - SNA
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Deal found 6/10$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 6/2611:28 amSNA - CAE
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/303:18 pmCAE - SNA
2 stops9h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 10/279:10 pmSNA - CAE
2 stops9h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/310:34 amCAE - SNA
2 stops13h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$426

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Santa Ana

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Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/27

6:45 am-4:46 pm

2 stops31h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 7/3

1:18 pm-9:50 pm

3 stops35h 32m

$320

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/7

9:20 pm-9:11 am

1 stop8h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/9

5:35 am-10:21 am

1 stop7h 46m

$333

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/26

11:28 am-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/30

3:18 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops9h 27m

$374

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/27

9:10 pm-9:59 am

2 stops9h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/3

10:34 am-8:45 pm

2 stops13h 11m

$426

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/30

7:58 pm-2:04 pm

2 stops15h 06m

$142

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/31

9:20 pm-9:11 am

1 stop8h 51m

$179

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/8

6:40 pm-9:54 am

2 stops12h 14m

$234

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Columbia?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Ana to Columbia in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Ana to Columbia, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
8,052 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Columbia round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Ana to Columbia round-trip from $320. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $333, and American Airlines, from $374. Spirit Airlines is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Columbia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $142. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Ana to Columbia for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$318Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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