Columbia

$179+ 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CAE
May 6 — May 131
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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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$307
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$179
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$532
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Columbia Metropolitan flights.
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Columbia Metropolitan
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Columbia Metropolitan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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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 May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 6/125:22 pmSNA - CAE
2 stops20h 13mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/194:03 pmCAE - SNA
2 stops32h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/284:05 pmSNA - CAE
2 stops14h 18mDelta
Mon 6/25:55 pmCAE - SNA
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/29$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/276:38 pmSNA - CAE
2 stops12h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/32:54 pmCAE - SNA
2 stops10h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/611:28 amSNA - CAE
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/93:18 pmCAE - SNA
1 stop10h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$364

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/12

5:22 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops20h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/19

4:03 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops32h 47m

$307

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/28

4:05 pm-9:23 am

2 stops14h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/2

5:55 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$308

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/27

6:38 pm-9:59 am

2 stops12h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/3

2:54 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$319

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/6

11:28 am-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/9

3:18 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$364

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/2

9:20 pm-9:20 am

1 stop9h 00m

$179

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/20

7:09 pm-8:34 am

2 stops10h 25m

$184

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/15

9:12 am-4:46 pm

3 stops28h 34m

$193

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/2

6:38 pm-9:59 am

2 stops12h 21m

$234

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Deals found on 4/29

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
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-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 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-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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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, 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

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  • 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 $307. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $308, and United Airlines, from $319. 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 Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $179. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Spirit 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$318Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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