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$369+ Cheap flights from Columbia to Sacramento (CAE - SMF)

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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — SMF
Aug 11 — Aug 181
Tue 8/11
Tue 8/18
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 July 12, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 9/173:53 pm
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop8h 47m
Delta
Sun 9/2010:55 pm
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop9h 17m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/256:15 am
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop8h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 9/306:38 pm
SMF
-
CAE
2 stops11h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/206:25 am
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop8h 26m
United Airlines
Wed 8/266:31 pm
SMF
-
CAE
2 stops12h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 9/12:56 pm
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop8h 49m
United Airlines
Wed 9/99:20 am
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop8h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9$479
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 9/105:21 pm
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop9h 13m
American Airlines
Wed 9/165:45 am
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop8h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/10$485
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Tue 8/47:23 pm
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop7h 36m
American Airlines
Tue 8/187:00 am
SMF
-
CAE
2 stops12h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9$490
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/117:23 pm
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop7h 36m
American Airlines
Sat 7/1810:05 am
SMF
-
CAE
2 stops11h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$499
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Tue 8/45:40 am
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop8h 19m
Delta
Tue 8/1812:16 pm
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop8h 38m
Delta
Deal found 7/7$504
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Tue 7/215:41 pm
CAE
-
SMF
1 stop7h 56m
United Airlines
Sat 7/2511:43 pm
SMF
-
CAE
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/11$508

Find flight deals from Columbia to Sacramento

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 July 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$369
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$383
Provider with most accurate pricing for Columbia Metropolitan-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
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From Columbia Metropolitan to Sacramento Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 9/17

3:53 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/20

10:55 pm-11:12 am

1 stop9h 17m

$369

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 9/25

6:15 am-12:06 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/30

6:38 pm-9:12 am

2 stops11h 34m

$374

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/20

6:25 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/26

6:31 pm-9:47 am

2 stops12h 16m

$408

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/1

2:56 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/9

9:20 am-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$479
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/4

5:40 am-10:59 am

1 stop8h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/18

12:16 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$504

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 9/10

10:23 am-10:59 pm

2 stops15h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/16

5:45 pm-9:44 am

2 stops12h 59m

$529
Cheapest one-way

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 9/17

10:22 am-10:46 pm

2 stops15h 24m

$433

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 7/25

1:47 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$455

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/22

5:41 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$455

ColumbiaSacramento

CAE - SMF

CAESMF

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/21

5:41 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$455

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Deals found on 7/7

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Compare providers for flights from Columbia to Sacramento

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 Columbia to Sacramento in July.
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 Columbia-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Columbia with our price prediction graph.
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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 July 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,979 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,979 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,979 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,804 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,979 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

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 8h 47m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $369. Airlines will cover a distance of 2257 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbia to Sacramento is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $314 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $348. United Airlines is 41% 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Columbia to Sacramento

Discover the top 2 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 July 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$348Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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