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$157+ 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CAE
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Columbia

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 February 11, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 2/247:22 pm
SNA
-
CAE
2 stops15h 42m
United Airlines
Sat 2/289:00 am
CAE
-
SNA
1 stop11h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Fri 6/262:00 pm
SNA
-
CAE
1 stop6h 55m
Delta
Fri 7/247:00 am
CAE
-
SNA
1 stop8h 34m
Delta
Deal found 2/7$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 2/2712:47 pm
SNA
-
CAE
1 stop8h 03m
American Airlines
Sat 2/282:38 pm
CAE
-
SNA
1 stop9h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$454
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 2/106:25 pm
SNA
-
CAE
2 stops16h 49m
United Airlines
Sat 2/149:00 am
CAE
-
SNA
2 stops14h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$485
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 2/105:03 pm
SNA
-
CAE
2 stops13h 25m
Delta
Sat 2/141:30 pm
CAE
-
SNA
1 stop9h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$490
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 5/72:00 pm
SNA
-
CAE
1 stop6h 42m
Delta
Tue 5/126:40 am
CAE
-
SNA
1 stop9h 10m
Delta
Deal found 2/8$494
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/197:48 pm
SNA
-
CAE
2 stops9h 51m
American Airlines
Mon 3/234:00 pm
CAE
-
SNA
1 stop9h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$512
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1012:52 pm
SNA
-
CAE
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Sun 2/152:38 pm
CAE
-
SNA
1 stop9h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$516
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 2/106:25 pm
SNA
-
CAE
2 stops16h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 2/156:25 am
CAE
-
SNA
1 stop8h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$521

Find 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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$394
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$157
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$419
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. 26% potential increase in price ($203 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 17% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Ana

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/24

7:22 pm-2:04 pm

2 stops15h 42m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/28

9:00 am-5:33 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$394

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

12:47 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/28

2:38 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$454

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/7

2:00 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/12

6:40 am-12:50 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$494

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/19

7:48 pm-8:39 am

2 stops9h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/23

4:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$512

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/19

9:20 pm-9:18 am

1 stop8h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/23

4:28 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$559

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/26

2:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 7/24

5:40 am-12:58 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$604

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/28

7:25 am-11:44 pm

2 stops13h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/3

3:32 pm-9:45 am

2 stops21h 13m

$622

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/24

2:53 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops44h 47m

$157

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/24

12:52 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$328

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Deals found on 2/10

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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Santa Ana with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Columbia (average of $112). Flying from Santa Ana to Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $221). 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 February 11, 2026.
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
8,180 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,180 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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
11,265 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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 6h 42m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2096 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 44% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Columbia (average of $112). Flying from Santa Ana to Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $221). 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$363Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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