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$242+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO (COU) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — SFO
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sun 3/8
Sun 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 6, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Wed 4/298:00 am
COU
-
SFO
1 stop7h 27m
United Airlines
Sat 5/212:45 am
SFO
-
COU
1 stop8h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Thu 4/169:02 am
COU
-
SFO
1 stop8h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 4/1812:45 am
SFO
-
COU
1 stop8h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/43:10 pm
COU
-
SFO
1 stop8h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 3/1211:14 am
SFO
-
COU
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/75:41 pm
COU
-
SFO
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 3/116:00 am
SFO
-
COU
1 stop9h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Fri 2/2011:15 am
COU
-
SFO
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 2/2412:20 pm
SFO
-
COU
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5$372
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/2410:08 am
COU
-
SFO
1 stop15h 39m
American Airlines
Tue 3/35:44 pm
SFO
-
COU
1 stop13h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Fri 2/2011:15 am
COU
-
SJC
2 stops11h 50m
United Airlines
Tue 2/248:50 am
SJC
-
COU
2 stops10h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/23:10 pm
COU
-
SFO
1 stop10h 14m
United Airlines
Wed 3/1111:14 am
SFO
-
COU
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/173:23 pm
COU
-
SFO
1 stop9h 17m
United Airlines
Sat 4/1812:45 am
SFO
-
COU
1 stop8h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 2/1611:15 am
COU
-
SFO
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 2/2311:59 pm
SFO
-
COU
1 stop8h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 2/248:00 am
COU
-
SFO
1 stop8h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 3/311:59 pm
SFO
-
COU
1 stop8h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 5/15:21 pm
COU
-
SJC
1 stop6h 38m
American Airlines
Fri 5/87:09 pm
SJC
-
COU
2 stops12h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$530

Find flight deals from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated February 6, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$242
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$619
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area 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 February 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbia

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Fri 2/20

11:15 am-5:40 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

12:20 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$372

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Tue 2/24

10:08 am-11:47 pm

1 stop15h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

5:44 pm-9:28 am

1 stop13h 44m

$384

ColumbiaSan Jose

COU - SJC

COUSJC

Columbia Regional

Fri 2/20

11:15 am-9:05 pm

2 stops11h 50m

San Jose

Tue 2/24

8:50 am-9:33 pm

2 stops10h 43m

$384

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Mon 3/2

3:10 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop10h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

11:14 am-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$388

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Tue 3/3

9:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

11:59 pm-10:33 am

1 stop8h 34m

$388

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Thu 4/16

11:30 am-5:12 pm

1 stop7h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

12:45 am-10:55 am

1 stop8h 10m

$388

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Tue 3/3

9:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

11:14 am-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$388

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Thu 4/23

11:30 am-6:38 pm

1 stop9h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

10:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop10h 05m

$388

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Wed 3/4

3:10 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop10h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

11:59 pm-10:33 am

1 stop8h 34m

$388

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Wed 3/4

3:10 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

11:14 am-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$388

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Best time to book a flight from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $284). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco Bay Area in May is currently the most expensive (average of $550). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated February 6, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,244 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,244 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,244 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,246 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,244 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area?

    For a flight from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying from Columbia Regional. Columbia Regional (COU) is just 11.1 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco Bay Area?

    For as low as $372, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Columbia, Missouri in 8h 25m. There are 1631 mi between Columbia, Missouri and San Francisco Bay Area. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco Bay Area?

    When deciding which route to take from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco Bay Area consider Columbia Regional - San Francisco, Columbia Regional - San Jose or Columbia Regional - Oakland as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area 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, Missouri to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $284). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco Bay Area in May is currently the most expensive (average of $550). 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 2 airlines flying from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 February 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$387Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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