$328+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO to San Diego (COU - SAN)
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.
COU — SAN
Sep 20 — Sep 271
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to San DiegoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 21, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 21, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/176:32 pm -
1 stop6h 53m
Mon 9/2110:46 pm -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 8/17![American Airlines logo]()
$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/99:00 am -
2 stops10h 26m
Mon 9/142:15 pm -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/93:12 pm -
2 stops9h 16m
Tue 9/1511:00 am -
2 stops9h 55m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/211:15 am -
2 stops10h 53m
Mon 10/52:07 pm -
1 stop6h 48m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/83:12 pm -
1 stop8h 58m
Mon 9/142:15 pm -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 11/188:00 am -
2 stops8h 55m
Mon 11/2310:40 am -
1 stop8h 57m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/15:17 pm -
1 stop5h 46m
Sat 9/52:23 pm -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 8/17![American Airlines logo]()
$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/16:15 am -
2 stops9h 29m
Sat 9/510:40 pm -
1 stop9h 36m
Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/83:12 pm -
1 stop8h 58m
Tue 9/1511:00 am -
2 stops9h 55m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$408
Best flights from Columbia to San DiegoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Columbia to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 21, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Columbia to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 21, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/211:15 am -
2 stops10h 53m
Mon 10/52:07 pm -
1 stop6h 48m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/83:12 pm -
1 stop8h 58m
Tue 9/1511:00 am -
2 stops9h 55m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/283:00 pm -
1 stop9h 40m
Wed 11/410:40 am -
1 stop8h 57m
Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/911:20 am -
1 stop9h 10m
Sat 9/1211:00 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/279:01 am -
1 stop7h 54m
Wed 11/411:21 am -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/278:00 am -
1 stop9h 12m
Tue 11/310:40 am -
1 stop8h 57m
Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/106:15 am -
1 stop7h 10m
Fri 9/187:41 pm -
2 stops12h 57m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$424
Last-minute flights from Columbia to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbia to San Diego. Data last updated August 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbia to San Diego. Data last updated August 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/15:17 pm -
1 stop5h 46m
Sat 9/52:23 pm -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 8/17![American Airlines logo]()
$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/16:15 am -
2 stops9h 29m
Sat 9/510:40 pm -
1 stop9h 36m
Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/83:12 pm -
1 stop8h 58m
Mon 9/142:15 pm -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/83:12 pm -
1 stop8h 58m
Tue 9/1511:00 am -
2 stops9h 55m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/99:00 am -
2 stops10h 26m
Mon 9/142:15 pm -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/93:12 pm -
2 stops9h 16m
Tue 9/1511:00 am -
2 stops9h 55m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/911:20 am -
1 stop9h 10m
Sat 9/1211:00 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Deal found 8/16![United Airlines logo]()
$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/176:32 pm -
1 stop6h 53m
Mon 9/2110:46 pm -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 8/17![American Airlines logo]()
$328
One-way flights from Columbia to San DiegoSearch for one-way flight options from Columbia to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 21, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Columbia to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 21, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Sun 10/256:25 pm -
1 stop18h 13m
Deal found 8/19![American Airlines logo]()
$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Sun 10/253:00 pm -
2 stops28h 17m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$488
Find flight deals from Columbia to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (COU) to San Diego (SAN). 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 August 21, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $328 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $484 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to San Diego 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated August 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to San Diego that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
ColumbiaSan Diego
COU Columbia Regional - SAN San Diego
COUSAN
Columbia Regional
Fri 10/2
11:15 am-8:08 pm
2 stops10h 53m
San Diego
Mon 10/5
2:07 pm-10:55 pm
1 stop6h 48m
$359
ColumbiaSan Diego
COU Columbia Regional - SAN San Diego
COUSAN
Columbia Regional
Tue 9/8
3:12 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop8h 58m
San Diego
Tue 9/15
11:00 am-10:55 pm
2 stops9h 55m
$408
ColumbiaSan Diego
COU Columbia Regional - SAN San Diego
COUSAN
Columbia Regional
Wed 10/28
3:00 pm-10:40 pm
1 stop9h 40m
San Diego
Wed 11/4
10:40 am-9:37 pm
1 stop8h 57m
$418
ColumbiaSan Diego
COU Columbia Regional - SAN San Diego
COUSAN
Columbia Regional
Wed 9/9
11:20 am-6:30 pm
1 stop9h 10m
San Diego
Sat 9/12
11:00 am-8:39 pm
1 stop7h 39m
$418
Quickest round-trip
ColumbiaSan Diego
COU Columbia Regional - SAN San Diego
COUSAN
Columbia Regional
Tue 10/27
9:01 am-2:55 pm
1 stop7h 54m
San Diego
Wed 11/4
11:21 am-8:41 pm
1 stop7h 20m
$418
ColumbiaSan Diego
COU Columbia Regional - SAN San Diego
COUSAN
Columbia Regional
Tue 10/27
8:00 am-3:12 pm
1 stop9h 12m
San Diego
Tue 11/3
10:40 am-9:37 pm
1 stop8h 57m
$418
ColumbiaSan Diego
COU Columbia Regional - SAN San Diego
COUSAN
Columbia Regional
Thu 9/10
6:15 am-11:25 am
1 stop7h 10m
San Diego
Fri 9/18
7:41 pm-10:38 am
2 stops12h 57m
$424
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way
ColumbiaSan Diego
COU Columbia Regional - SAN San Diego
COUSAN
Columbia Regional
Sun 10/25
6:25 pm-10:38 am
1 stop18h 13m
$383
ColumbiaSan Diego
COU Columbia Regional - SAN San Diego
COUSAN
Columbia Regional
Sun 10/25
3:00 pm-5:17 pm
2 stops28h 17m
$488
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Compare providers for flights from Columbia to San Diego
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 Diego in August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia, Missouri-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia, Missouri-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia, Missouri-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia, Missouri-San Diego 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, Missouri-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 Diego. Reviews last updated August 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbia to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
6.7
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
Food
6.7
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
Food
6.7
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$288 | Average$418 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$318 | Average$473 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |