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

United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Santa Ana, California to Columbia in just under 7h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 35m. 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. American Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SNA to CAE?

When flying from Santa Ana, California to Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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mié. 12/312:16 pmSNA - CAE

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

jue. 1/16:20 amCAE - SNA

1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$672

mié. 12/249:00 pmSNA - CAE

2 stops18h 59mUnited Airlines

mar. 12/307:37 pmCAE - SNA

2 stops21h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$830

sáb. 12/207:35 pmSNA - CAE

2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 12/2711:07 amCAE - SNA

1 stop12h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$1,023

dom. 12/282:16 pmSNA - CAE

1 stop20h 39mUnited Airlines

dom. 1/118:00 amCAE - SNA

1 stop17h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$1,056

mié. 12/2410:52 amSNA - CAE

1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines

dom. 12/286:20 amCAE - SNA

1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$1,222

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jue. 1/2210:51 amSNA - CAE

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

dom. 1/255:07 pmCAE - SNA

1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$309

jue. 1/2210:53 amSNA - CAE

1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines

dom. 1/251:51 pmCAE - SNA

1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$334

jue. 1/89:45 amSNA - CAE

2 stops10h 13mAmerican Airlines

vie. 1/161:51 pmCAE - SNA

2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$443

sáb. 1/109:00 amSNA - CAE

2 stops11h 44mUnited Airlines

mar. 1/132:37 pmCAE - SNA

1 stop10h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$454

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jue. 1/812:52 pmSNA - CAE

1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines

vie. 1/164:57 pmCAE - SNA

1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$309

sáb. 1/1011:05 amSNA - CAE

2 stops9h 39mUnited Airlines

mar. 1/132:37 pmCAE - SNA

1 stop10h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$454

jue. 1/228:00 amSNA - CAE

2 stops12h 44mUnited Airlines

dom. 1/255:07 pmCAE - SNA

1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$314

jue. 1/2212:52 pmSNA - CAE

1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines

dom. 1/251:51 pmCAE - SNA

1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$334

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mié. 1/76:45 amSNA - CAE

3 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$132

vie. 1/91:31 pmSNA - CAE

3 stops42h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$146

jue. 12/256:45 amSNA - CAE

1 stop7h 11mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$200

jue. 12/256:45 amSNA - CAE

2 stops9h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$205

mié. 12/316:23 pmSNA - CAE

2 stops12h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$210

jue. 12/2511:52 amSNA - CAE

3 stops41h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$294

mié. 1/710:51 amSNA - CAE

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$328

vie. 1/910:51 amSNA - CAE

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$343

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$309 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$132 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$698

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Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 1/22

10:51 am-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 1/25

5:07 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$309

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 1/22

10:53 am-10:58 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 1/25

1:51 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$334

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 1/8

9:45 am-10:58 pm

2 stops10h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

vie. 1/16

1:51 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops10h 04m

$443

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 1/10

9:00 am-11:44 pm

2 stops11h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 1/13

2:37 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$454

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 1/7

6:45 am-11:30 am

3 stops25h 45m

$132

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 12/25

6:45 am-4:56 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$200

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 12/31

6:23 pm-10:05 am

2 stops12h 42m

$210

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 12/25

11:52 am-8:16 am

3 stops41h 24m

$294

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 1/7

10:51 am-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$328

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 1/22

10:53 am-10:58 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$343

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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

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

8,011 reviews

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

8,011 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

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

11,045 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

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

How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbia?
United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Santa Ana, California to Columbia in just under 7h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 35m. 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. American Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$308	Average$538	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$363	Average$494	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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