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

American Airlines can get you from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco in just under 8h 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Columbia, Missouri and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 1631 mi.

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

Currently priced at $377, American Airlines will fly you from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. American Airlines is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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

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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.

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$342+ Flights from Columbia, MO to San Francisco

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco flights typically cost between $297 and $453 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $342 on American Airlines (Feb 24-Mar 3).

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Round-trip from	$342 (American Airlines)
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Average price	$386

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 17, 2025.

Tue 12/29:00 amCOU - SFO

1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/67:00 amSFO - COU

1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$483

Thu 11/205:58 pmCOU - SFO

1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/17:00 amSFO - COU

1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$590

Fri 11/2112:28 pmCOU - SFO

2 stops9h 46mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/110:25 amSFO - COU

2 stops10h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$657

Sun 12/711:52 amCOU - SFO

1 stop10h 38mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/1011:15 pmSFO - COU

1 stop10h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/16

$673

Sun 12/79:00 amCOU - SFO

1 stop26h 37mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/108:55 pmSFO - COU

2 stops15h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/16

$718

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Tue 2/247:10 amCOU - SFO

1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines

Tue 3/36:00 amSFO - COU

1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/16

$342

Wed 3/49:00 amCOU - SFO

1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/711:14 amSFO - COU

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$368

Tue 12/29:00 amCOU - SFO

1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/67:00 amSFO - COU

1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$483

Wed 3/412:27 pmCOU - SFO

2 stops12h 39mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/76:44 amSFO - COU

2 stops9h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$524

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Thu 11/205:58 pmCOU - SFO

1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/17:00 amSFO - COU

1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$590

Fri 11/2112:28 pmCOU - SFO

2 stops9h 46mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/110:25 amSFO - COU

2 stops10h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$657

Tue 12/29:00 amCOU - SFO

1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/67:00 amSFO - COU

1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$483

Sun 12/711:52 amCOU - SFO

1 stop10h 38mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/1011:15 pmSFO - COU

1 stop10h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/16

$673

Sun 12/79:00 amCOU - SFO

1 stop26h 37mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/108:55 pmSFO - COU

2 stops15h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/16

$718

One-way flights from Columbia to San Francisco
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Thu 12/48:00 amCOU - SFO

1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$419

Thu 12/42:04 pmCOU - SFO

2 stops10h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$469

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Columbia Regional

Tue 2/24

7:10 am-1:36 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-5:44 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$342

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

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Columbia Regional

Wed 3/4

9:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

11:14 am-8:55 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$368

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Tue 12/2

9:00 am-3:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

7:00 am-5:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$483

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Wed 3/4

12:27 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops12h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

6:44 am-5:56 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$524

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Thu 12/4

8:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$419

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Thu 12/4

2:04 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops10h 32m

$469

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco (average of $284). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $654). 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 COU to SFO?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Columbia to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,048 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Douglas,Sep 2023

RNO - LAX

There was a maintenance issue that caused us to depart over 1 hour late.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,048 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,048 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Douglas,Sep 2023

RNO - LAX

There was a maintenance issue that caused us to depart over 1 hour late.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco?
American Airlines can get you from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco in just under 8h 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Columbia, Missouri and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 1631 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco round-trip?
Currently priced at $377, American Airlines will fly you from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. American Airlines is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Columbia to San Francisco?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to San Francisco 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?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco (average of $284). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $654). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$377	Average$550	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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

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

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How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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