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$314+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Columbia (SNA - CAE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CAE
dic. 25 — ene. 11
jue. 12/25
jue. 1/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 noviembre 25, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mié. 12/35:20 pmSNA - CAE
2 stops12h 57mDelta
jue. 1/225:06 pmCAE - SNA
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 11/25$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mié. 12/37:00 amSNA - CAE
2 stops12h 07mUnited Airlines
jue. 1/229:10 amCAE - SNA
2 stops14h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$402
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mié. 12/310:43 amSNA - CAE
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
jue. 1/221:51 pmCAE - SNA
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$417
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mié. 12/36:45 amSNA - CAE
3 stops31h 48mMultiple Airlines
jue. 1/223:08 pmCAE - SNA
3 stops27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$443
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mié. 11/2612:45 pmSNA - CAE
1 stop7h 46mDelta
jue. 12/45:44 pmCAE - SNA
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Deal found 11/25$482
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mar. 11/257:34 pmSNA - CAE
2 stops11h 25mUnited Airlines
vie. 12/510:00 amCAE - SNA
2 stops14h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$592
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mié. 12/176:45 amSNA - CAE
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/242:30 pmCAE - SNA
1 stop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$597
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
lun. 12/159:20 pmSNA - CAE
1 stop8h 57mDelta
vie. 12/195:44 pmCAE - SNA
1 stop20h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/24$628
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mar. 11/252:47 pmSNA - CAE
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
vie. 12/51:56 pmCAE - SNA
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$637

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 noviembre 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$314
(Delta)

One-way from

$278
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$527
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
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From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Columbia Metropolitan
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One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Columbia that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 2/3

5:03 pm-9:28 am

2 stops13h 25m

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb. 2/7

5:35 am-11:49 am

1 stop9h 14m

$314

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 2/3

10:53 am-10:58 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb. 2/7

7:08 am-2:09 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$434

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 2/3

8:00 am-11:44 pm

3 stops12h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb. 2/7

7:30 pm-9:36 am

2 stops17h 06m

$508

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

lun. 4/6

7:48 pm-8:14 am

2 stops9h 26m

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb. 4/11

4:00 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$552

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

lun. 4/6

9:20 pm-9:18 am

1 stop8h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb. 4/11

7:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop7h 27m

$568

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 12/17

8:15 am-10:07 pm

2 stops10h 52m

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 12/24

2:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$602

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Deals found on 11/23

Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Columbia in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Santa Ana, California-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Santa Ana, 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 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, California to Columbia?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbia (average of $112). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $235). 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 noviembre 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Santa Ana 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
7,999 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
11,038 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbia?

    Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Santa Ana, California to Columbia in just under 7h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 55m. There are 2096 mi between Santa Ana, California 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 Santa Ana, California to Columbia round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Ana, California to Columbia round-trip from $308. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta.

  • 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, California to Columbia?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbia (average of $112). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $235). 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 noviembre 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$363Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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