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$314+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana 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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CAE
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$387
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$959
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($146 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($64 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 September 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/185:20 pmSNA - CAE
2 stops13h 50mDelta
Thu 11/205:37 amCAE - SNA
2 stops10h 23mDelta
Deal found 9/16$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/1012:43 pmSNA - CAE
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/111:16 pmCAE - SNA
1 stop10h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/206:40 pmSNA - CAE
2 stops12h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/2510:24 amCAE - SNA
2 stops9h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/106:40 pmSNA - CAE
2 stops12h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/1111:04 amCAE - SNA
2 stops12h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 9/196:45 amSNA - CAE
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/206:30 amCAE - SNA
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$539
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 9/199:15 amSNA - CAE
2 stops10h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/208:06 amCAE - SNA
2 stops13h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$549
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/187:03 pmSNA - CAE
2 stops12h 07mDelta
Fri 11/217:50 pmCAE - SNA
2 stops17h 53mDelta
Deal found 9/16$568

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 September 17, 2025.
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

Fri 3/6

9:20 pm-9:28 am

1 stop9h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/10

11:55 am-10:19 pm

2 stops13h 24m

$314

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/18

5:20 pm-10:10 am

2 stops13h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 11/20

5:37 am-1:00 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$387

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/20

6:40 pm-9:49 am

2 stops12h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/25

10:24 am-5:13 pm

2 stops9h 49m

$449

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/10

6:40 pm-9:49 am

2 stops12h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/11

11:04 am-8:29 pm

2 stops12h 25m

$459

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/6

8:00 pm-8:22 am

2 stops9h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/10

5:15 am-1:47 pm

2 stops11h 32m

$559

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Deals found on 9/15

Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Columbia

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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.

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 September 17, 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
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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 to Columbia?

    Departing from Santa Ana to Columbia will take you 9h 08m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2096 mi.

  • 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 $308. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. American Airlines is 49% 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 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$406Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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