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$141+ Cheap flights from Columbia to San Antonio (CAE - SAT)

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CAE — SAT
Jan 6 — Jan 131
Tue 1/6
Tue 1/13
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to San Antonio
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to San Antonio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 7, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/256:00 amCAE - SAT
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Sat 1/1711:18 amSAT - CAE
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/6$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Thu 12/257:05 amCAE - SAT
2 stops8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/174:40 pmSAT - CAE
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/279:06 amCAE - SAT
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/2410:35 amSAT - CAE
1 stop26h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 12/1911:00 amCAE - SAT
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Fri 12/265:10 amSAT - CAE
1 stop4h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/5$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 12/1710:20 amCAE - SAT
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/82:05 pmSAT - CAE
2 stops8h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/2511:07 amCAE - SAT
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/247:00 amSAT - CAE
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 - SAT
2 stops10h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/247:00 amSAT - CAE
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/256:20 amCAE - SAT
2 stops10h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1711:43 amSAT - CAE
2 stops11h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Sat 12/132:43 pmCAE - SAT
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Tue 12/165:10 amSAT - CAE
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Deal found 12/4$399

Find flight deals from Columbia to San Antonio

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to San Antonio (SAT). 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 7, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$462
Provider with most accurate pricing for Columbia Metropolitan-San Antonio flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to San Antonio 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 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to San Antonio that are best for you.

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Columbia

Fly to

San Antonio

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaSan Antonio

CAE - SAT

CAESAT

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 2/26

5:07 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 21m

San Antonio

Sun 3/1

6:30 am-2:21 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$259

ColumbiaSan Antonio

CAE - SAT

CAESAT

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 12/25

6:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

San Antonio

Sat 1/17

11:18 am-7:25 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$259

ColumbiaSan Antonio

CAE - SAT

CAESAT

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/7

3:09 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop6h 16m

San Antonio

Sat 2/21

1:35 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$259

ColumbiaSan Antonio

CAE - SAT

CAESAT

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/14

9:05 am-3:53 pm

2 stops7h 48m

San Antonio

Sat 2/21

1:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$264

ColumbiaSan Antonio

CAE - SAT

CAESAT

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/7

4:57 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 01m

San Antonio

Sat 2/21

10:22 am-6:03 pm

2 stops6h 41m

$264

ColumbiaSan Antonio

CAE - SAT

CAESAT

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 12/27

9:06 am-11:26 pm

1 stop15h 20m

San Antonio

Sat 1/24

10:35 am-2:18 pm

1 stop26h 43m

$328

ColumbiaSan Antonio

CAE - SAT

CAESAT

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 12/19

11:00 am-3:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

San Antonio

Fri 12/26

5:10 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 06m

$329

ColumbiaSan Antonio

CAE - SAT

CAESAT

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/21

3:57 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop27h 19m

$141

ColumbiaSan Antonio

CAE - SAT

CAESAT

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/21

10:15 am-3:21 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$271

ColumbiaSan Antonio

CAE - SAT

CAESAT

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/21

2:30 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$322

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Deals found on 12/7

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Compare providers for flights from Columbia to San Antonio

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 San Antonio in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-San Antonio flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Columbia-San Antonio flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-San Antonio flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-San Antonio 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-San Antonio 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 San Antonio

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Antonio from Columbia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to San Antonio

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbia to San Antonio?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbia to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbia to San Antonio. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to San Antonio (average of $139). Flying from Columbia to San Antonio in June is currently the most expensive (average of $247). 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 CAE to SAT?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to San Antonio. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 7, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbia to San Antonio in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbia to San Antonio?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Antonio

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Antonio. 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 San Antonio. Reviews last updated December 7, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbia to San Antonio. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,072 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,046 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Columbia to San Antonio will take you 6h 21m. There are 1061 mi between Columbia and San Antonio.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbia to San Antonio is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $168 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $202 and $252 round-trip. United Airlines is 55% 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 San Antonio that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to San Antonio?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to San Antonio 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 San Antonio?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to San Antonio (average of $139). Flying from Columbia to San Antonio in June is currently the most expensive (average of $247). 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 San Antonio

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to San Antonio. 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 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$223Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$252Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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