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$189+ Cheap flights from Columbia to San Diego (CAE - SAN)

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — SAN
Oct 25 — Nov 11
Sat 10/25
Sat 11/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbia Metropolitan to San Diego are usually found in July or October, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbia to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) 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 September 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$521
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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 September 25, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 10/253:42 pmCAE - SAN
1 stop9h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/110:51 amSAN - CAE
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/25$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 10/173:42 pmCAE - SAN
1 stop9h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/196:30 pmSAN - CAE
2 stops12h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/25$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 10/242:16 pmCAE - SAN
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/2712:54 pmSAN - CAE
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/22$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 11/205:37 amCAE - SAN
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Mon 12/110:30 pmSAN - CAE
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Deal found 9/25$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/255:08 amCAE - SAN
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/810:09 amSAN - CAE
2 stops9h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/24$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 12/67:03 amCAE - SAN
2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1310:09 amSAN - CAE
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/22$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 12/47:50 pmCAE - SAN
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Sat 12/136:15 amSAN - CAE
1 stop9h 41mDelta
Deal found 9/22$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/312:29 pmCAE - SAN
1 stop10h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/76:47 pmSAN - CAE
2 stops12h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/77:15 amCAE - SAN
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/2010:31 pmSAN - CAE
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/23$369

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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 September 25, 2025.
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

CAE - SAN

CAESAN

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 11/13

7:50 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 53m

San Diego

Mon 11/17

10:30 pm-9:31 am

1 stop8h 01m

$309

ColumbiaSan Diego

CAE - SAN

CAESAN

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/25

3:42 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Diego

Sat 11/1

10:51 am-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$309

ColumbiaSan Diego

CAE - SAN

CAESAN

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/23

4:09 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 16m

San Diego

Sun 1/25

11:00 pm-10:20 am

1 stop8h 20m

$309

ColumbiaSan Diego

CAE - SAN

CAESAN

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/8

7:50 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 56m

San Diego

Mon 12/15

10:30 pm-10:11 am

1 stop8h 41m

$309

ColumbiaSan Diego

CAE - SAN

CAESAN

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/25

5:08 am-10:56 am

1 stop8h 48m

San Diego

Sat 11/8

9:54 pm-10:39 am

1 stop9h 45m

$309

ColumbiaSan Diego

CAE - SAN

CAESAN

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 12/4

5:44 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop9h 02m

San Diego

Mon 12/15

10:30 pm-10:11 am

1 stop8h 41m

$309

ColumbiaSan Diego

CAE - SAN

CAESAN

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 2/5

2:49 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop8h 58m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

10:00 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops13h 14m

$314

ColumbiaSan Diego

CAE - SAN

CAESAN

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 10/17

3:42 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Diego

Sun 10/19

6:30 pm-9:49 am

2 stops12h 19m

$333

ColumbiaSan Diego

CAE - SAN

CAESAN

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 11/20

5:37 am-9:52 am

1 stop7h 15m

San Diego

Mon 12/1

10:30 pm-10:11 am

1 stop8h 41m

$343

ColumbiaSan Diego

CAE - SAN

CAESAN

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 12/6

7:03 am-1:37 pm

2 stops9h 34m

San Diego

Sat 12/13

10:09 am-10:49 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$349

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/24

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Columbia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbia to San Diego. Price data was last updated on September 19, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Columbia to San Diego is 15 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Columbia to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 25, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbia to San Diego in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 September 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbia to San Diego, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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 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 to San Diego?

    Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Columbia to San Diego in about 6h 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 39m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2072 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbia to San Diego is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $268 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $308 and $378 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Columbia to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines 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 September 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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