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$308+ Cheap flights from Columbia to Sacramento (CAE - SMF)

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 12/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — SMF
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Columbia to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Thu 12/256:20 amCAE - SMF
2 stops14h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2911:35 pmSMF - CAE
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/2710:40 amCAE - SMF
1 stop14h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/312:13 pmSMF - CAE
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$838
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/182:30 pmCAE - SMF
1 stop11h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/285:00 amSMF - CAE
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$929
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/172:53 pmCAE - SMF
1 stop9h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/211:59 pmSMF - CAE
1 stop21h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$939
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/1712:15 pmCAE - SMF
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/27:20 pmSMF - CAE
2 stops10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,001
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/266:20 amCAE - SMF
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3011:59 pmSMF - CAE
1 stop21h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,010

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$329
(Delta)

One-way from

$308
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$474
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Sacramento 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Columbia

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/8

6:50 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/22

7:05 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$329

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/14

12:15 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops12h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/17

5:30 pm-9:18 am

2 stops12h 48m

$359

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/14

12:15 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops12h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/18

5:30 pm-9:18 am

2 stops12h 48m

$379

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/14

9:58 am-9:56 pm

2 stops14h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/16

11:06 pm-1:41 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$384

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/24

2:49 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/28

11:10 am-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 34m

$414

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 12/25

6:20 am-5:52 pm

2 stops14h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/29

11:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop7h 30m

$427

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/21

8:38 am-10:42 am

2 stops29h 04m

$314

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 12/18

8:38 am-11:57 am

3 stops30h 19m

$344

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 12/20

6:34 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$425

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 12/19

6:20 am-11:57 am

1 stop8h 37m

$455

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbia to Sacramento in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 Columbia-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Sacramento 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 Columbia-Sacramento 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 Columbia to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Sacramento

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to Sacramento?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Sacramento (average of $102). Flying from Columbia to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of $263). 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 Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbia to Sacramento 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
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to Sacramento. 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 Columbia to Sacramento?

    A quick flight from Columbia to Sacramento can take about 7h 30m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $329. Airlines will cover a distance of 2257 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia to Sacramento round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbia to Sacramento is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $308 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $314 and $338 round-trip. Delta is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Sacramento 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 Columbia to Sacramento?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Sacramento (average of $102). Flying from Columbia to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of $263). 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 3 airlines flying from Columbia to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Sacramento. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$308Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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