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$278+ 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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — SAN
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Fri 2/6
Fri 2/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 January 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$278
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$638
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to San Diego
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 January 7, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Tue 2/38:45 amCOU - SAN
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/711:10 amSAN - COU
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Fri 2/611:17 amCOU - SAN
2 stops10h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/911:10 amSAN - COU
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/199:00 amCOU - SAN
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/2412:55 pmSAN - COU
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 8/128:00 amCOU - SAN
1 stop9h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/157:00 amSAN - COU
2 stops12h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Tue 1/208:45 amCOU - SAN
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/2411:10 amSAN - COU
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/611:56 amCOU - SAN
1 stop12h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/96:20 amSAN - COU
1 stop12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$335

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbia

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaSan Diego

COU - SAN

COUSAN

Columbia Regional

Fri 2/6

3:10 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 23m

San Diego

Mon 2/9

8:37 pm-10:42 am

2 stops12h 05m

$284

ColumbiaSan Diego

COU - SAN

COUSAN

Columbia Regional

Tue 2/3

8:45 am-6:44 pm

2 stops11h 59m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-5:19 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$284

ColumbiaSan Diego

COU - SAN

COUSAN

Columbia Regional

Thu 2/19

9:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Diego

Tue 2/24

12:55 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$300

ColumbiaSan Diego

COU - SAN

COUSAN

Columbia Regional

Tue 1/20

8:45 am-3:04 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San Diego

Sat 1/24

11:10 am-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$328

ColumbiaSan Diego

COU - SAN

COUSAN

Columbia Regional

Thu 1/22

3:10 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 23m

San Diego

Mon 1/26

11:10 am-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$328

ColumbiaSan Diego

COU - SAN

COUSAN

Columbia Regional

Wed 1/21

8:45 am-3:04 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San Diego

Sat 1/24

7:52 pm-10:42 am

2 stops12h 50m

$334

ColumbiaSan Diego

COU - SAN

COUSAN

Columbia Regional

Thu 2/5

11:56 am-10:26 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$287

ColumbiaSan Diego

COU - SAN

COUSAN

Columbia Regional

Tue 2/3

11:56 am-10:26 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$287

ColumbiaSan Diego

COU - SAN

COUSAN

Columbia Regional

Tue 2/3

3:10 pm-3:04 pm

2 stops25h 54m

$297

ColumbiaSan Diego

COU - SAN

COUSAN

Columbia Regional

Thu 2/5

8:09 am-5:28 pm

2 stops11h 19m

$305

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Compare providers for flights from Columbia to San Diego

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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 San Diego in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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, Missouri-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Columbia, Missouri-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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, 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 January 7, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,088 reviews

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,088 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,088 reviews

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to San Diego. 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, Missouri to San Diego?

    A quick flight from Columbia, Missouri to San Diego can take about 9h 23m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $284. Columbia, Missouri and San Diego are separated by a distance of 1456 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia, Missouri to San Diego round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbia, Missouri to San Diego is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $429 on this airline. American Airlines is currently priced 14% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to San Diego 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 airline flying from Columbia to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Columbia to San Diego. 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 January 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$429Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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