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).

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When flying from Santa Barbara 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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Thu 2/55:00 am

SBA

CAE

3 stops15h 44m

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Sun 2/82:37 pm

CAE

SBA

2 stops10h 53m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/27

$505

Fri 2/66:51 pm

SBA

CAE

2 stops12h 26m

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Mon 2/92:37 pm

CAE

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2 stops11h 02m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/27

$600

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SBA

CAE

2 stops14h 24m

United Airlines

Sat 2/710:10 am

CAE

SBA

2 stops13h 42m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/27

$698

Fri 2/61:06 pm

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CAE

1 stop6h 52m

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Mon 2/96:18 am

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2 stops12h 28m

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Tue 2/36:20 am

SBA

CAE

2 stops14h 24m

United Airlines

Sat 2/710:10 am

CAE

SBA

2 stops13h 42m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/27

$698

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CAE

3 stops15h 44m

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SBA

2 stops10h 53m

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CAE

2 stops12h 26m

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Mon 2/92:37 pm

CAE

SBA

2 stops11h 02m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/27

$600

Fri 2/61:06 pm

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CAE

1 stop6h 52m

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Mon 2/96:18 am

CAE

SBA

2 stops12h 28m

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Deal found 1/27

$1,085

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Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Barbara to Columbia?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbia (average of $112). Flying from Santa Barbara to Columbia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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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