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$160+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to San Francisco Bay Area

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CAE — SFO
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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Cheap 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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$627
From Columbia Metropolitan to San Francisco Bay Area
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One-way flight from Columbia Metropolitan to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area
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 July 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 12/57:15 amCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/106:07 amSFO - CAE
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/135:40 amCAE - SJC
2 stops10h 10mDelta
Tue 9/2310:30 pmSJC - CAE
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 7/29$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 8/45:36 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop10h 04mDelta
Wed 8/611:59 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 7/31$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/610:24 amCAE - SFO
1 stop10h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/911:59 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$409
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/93:08 pmCAE - SJC
3 stops35h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/118:15 amSJC - CAE
3 stops24h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$450
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/235:40 amCAE - OAK
2 stops9h 15mDelta
Tue 8/2612:35 pmOAK - CAE
2 stops18h 33mDelta
Deal found 7/28$451
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/162:59 pmCAE - SFO
3 stops29h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/256:15 pmSFO - CAE
2 stops19h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$542
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/96:30 amCAE - SJC
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/127:09 pmSJC - CAE
2 stops12h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$588
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/912:53 pmCAE - SJC
2 stops14h 03mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/118:15 amSJC - CAE
3 stops24h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$610
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 11/265:24 pmCAE - SJC
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/296:40 pmSJC - CAE
2 stops12h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$632
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/146:50 amCAE - STS
2 stops11h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/1912:25 pmSTS - CAE
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$776

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 31, 2025.
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

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 12/5

7:15 am-2:13 pm

1 stop9h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

6:07 am-3:39 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$309

ColumbiaSan Jose

CAE - SJC

CAESJC

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/13

5:40 am-12:50 pm

2 stops10h 10m

San Jose

Tue 9/23

10:30 pm-9:03 am

1 stop7h 33m

$314

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/6

10:24 am-5:49 pm

1 stop10h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

11:59 pm-10:23 am

1 stop7h 24m

$409

ColumbiaSan Jose

CAE - SJC

CAESJC

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/9

3:08 pm-11:56 pm

3 stops35h 48m

San Jose

Sat 10/11

8:15 am-11:58 am

3 stops24h 43m

$450

ColumbiaOakland

CAE - OAK

CAEOAK

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/23

5:40 am-11:55 am

2 stops9h 15m

Oakland

Tue 8/26

12:35 pm-10:08 am

2 stops18h 33m

$451

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/16

2:59 pm-5:15 pm

3 stops29h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

6:15 pm-4:52 pm

2 stops19h 37m

$542

ColumbiaSan Jose

CAE - SJC

CAESJC

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/9

6:30 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 53m

San Jose

Sun 10/12

7:09 pm-10:49 am

2 stops12h 40m

$588

ColumbiaSan Jose

CAE - SJC

CAESJC

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/9

12:53 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops14h 03m

San Jose

Sat 10/11

8:15 am-11:58 am

3 stops24h 43m

$610

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/16

2:58 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops11h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

8:00 pm-9:21 am

2 stops10h 21m

$735

ColumbiaSanta Rosa

CAE - STS

CAESTS

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/14

6:50 am-3:48 pm

2 stops11h 58m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Fri 9/19

12:25 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$776

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/31

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

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 July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,049 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) if they book a flight from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area. Columbia Metropolitan is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Columbia’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $160. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

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

    The most popular route from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area is Columbia Metropolitan - San Francisco. You may also consider Columbia Metropolitan - San Jose or Columbia Metropolitan - Oakland.

  • 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 to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 3 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$308Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$323Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$370Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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