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$209+ Cheap flights from Columbia to San Francisco (CAE - SFO)

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — SFO
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Columbia to San Francisco
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 February 11, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Wed 5/612:15 pm
CAE
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SFO
1 stop9h 54m
Delta
Sat 5/910:55 pm
SFO
-
CAE
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Deal found 2/8$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 3/312:45 pm
CAE
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SFO
1 stop10h 11m
Delta
Mon 3/96:00 am
SFO
-
CAE
1 stop9h 27m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 6/276:03 pm
CAE
-
SFO
1 stop7h 46m
American Airlines
Wed 7/2910:05 pm
SFO
-
CAE
1 stop7h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 2/252:08 pm
CAE
-
SFO
1 stop9h 06m
American Airlines
Sat 2/2812:25 am
SFO
-
CAE
1 stop7h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 2/266:15 pm
CAE
-
SFO
1 stop7h 55m
American Airlines
Mon 3/211:35 pm
SFO
-
CAE
2 stops9h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/222:59 pm
CAE
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SFO
1 stop9h 36m
Delta
Sun 1/311:45 pm
SFO
-
CAE
1 stop11h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/7$403
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 2/255:07 pm
CAE
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SFO
1 stop9h 42m
Delta
Tue 3/314:03 pm
SFO
-
CAE
2 stops14h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/11$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/33:51 pm
CAE
-
SFO
1 stop9h 16m
American Airlines
Mon 3/911:35 pm
SFO
-
CAE
2 stops9h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/222:59 pm
CAE
-
SFO
1 stop9h 36m
Delta
Wed 12/301:00 pm
SFO
-
CAE
2 stops17h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/7$410
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/165:47 pm
CAE
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SFO
1 stop9h 08m
Delta
Sun 4/199:35 pm
SFO
-
CAE
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$413
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/252:59 pm
CAE
-
SFO
2 stops11h 42m
Delta
Fri 1/111:45 pm
SFO
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CAE
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/7$417

Find flight deals from Columbia to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$329
(Delta)

One-way from

$209
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$503
Provider with most accurate pricing for Columbia Metropolitan-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Columbia Metropolitan-San Francisco flights.
From Columbia Metropolitan to San Francisco
One-way flight from Columbia Metropolitan to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to San Francisco 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 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbia

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/6

5:35 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

11:56 pm-10:03 am

1 stop7h 07m

$329

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 3/26

2:07 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop9h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

11:39 pm-11:29 am

1 stop8h 50m

$329

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 5/7

5:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

8:30 am-9:14 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$329

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 4/16

7:38 pm-1:17 am

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

10:50 pm-10:06 am

1 stop8h 16m

$329

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/6

12:15 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop9h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

11:59 pm-11:08 am

1 stop8h 09m

$329

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/3

12:45 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop10h 11m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

6:00 am-6:27 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$339

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 6/27

6:03 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

5:22 am-3:44 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$359

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 2/26

4:12 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 58m

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

12:25 am-10:37 am

1 stop7h 12m

$359

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 3/26

2:07 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop9h 18m

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

11:35 pm-11:29 am

1 stop8h 54m

$403

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/25

5:07 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

4:03 pm-9:18 am

2 stops14h 15m

$407

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/8

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Compare providers for flights from Columbia to San Francisco

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 Francisco in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 to San Francisco?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to San Francisco (average of $106). Flying from Columbia to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated February 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbia to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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 Francisco. 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 Francisco?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Columbia to San Francisco in just under 9h 18m. Your travel time can differ by up to 37m. The distance from Columbia to San Francisco is about 2306 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbia to San Francisco round-trip from $308. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $329, and United Airlines, from $389. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $154 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $154 and $174, respectively.

  • 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 to San Francisco?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to San Francisco (average of $106). Flying from Columbia to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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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Alternative routes for Columbia to San Francisco

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Top 3 airlines flying from Columbia to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to San Francisco. 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 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$308Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$329Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$389Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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