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$173+ 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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — SFO
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Wed 10/29
Wed 11/5
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Cheap 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 September 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$478
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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 September 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:04 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/3112:50 amSFO - CAE
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/28$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:35 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/29:20 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop9h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/28$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Fri 10/243:34 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/275:09 amSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/29$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Wed 10/295:32 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 33mDelta
Fri 10/319:50 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Deal found 9/28$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/167:30 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2111:55 pmSFO - CAE
2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/28$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2912:04 pmCAE - SFO
2 stops10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/315:09 amSFO - CAE
1 stop9h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/28$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Sat 11/89:00 amCAE - SFO
2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/127:10 amSFO - CAE
2 stops8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/29$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Thu 10/167:55 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Sat 10/186:10 amSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 9/28$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:16 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/211:59 pmSFO - CAE
2 stops8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/28$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Mon 10/207:55 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Wed 10/226:10 amSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 9/28$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:34 amCAE - SFO
2 stops11h 26mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/149:00 amSFO - CAE
1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/28$382

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 September 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Columbia

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 12/5

7:50 pm-12:20 am

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

10:30 pm-10:12 am

1 stop8h 42m

$309

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/8

7:35 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

5:10 am-4:43 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$309

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 12/6

6:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop9h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

10:30 pm-10:12 am

1 stop8h 42m

$309

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 12/6

6:40 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

11:59 pm-11:50 am

2 stops8h 51m

$314

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/16

11:04 am-7:03 pm

1 stop10h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

10:45 pm-9:49 am

1 stop8h 04m

$339

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 10/24

2:16 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop10h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

11:36 pm-11:39 am

1 stop9h 03m

$339

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 10/29

5:32 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 33m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

9:50 pm-10:16 am

1 stop9h 26m

$343

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/23

2:35 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop10h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

9:16 am-10:04 pm

2 stops9h 48m

$344

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/16

7:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

6:10 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$369

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/27

5:32 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

9:50 pm-10:16 am

1 stop9h 26m

$377

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Deals found on 9/27

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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 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco 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 Francisco

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Columbia to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbia to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 September 29, 2025.
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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,964 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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?

    Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Columbia to San Francisco in just under 7h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 21m. 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 United Airlines, from $308, and American Airlines, from $323. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Columbia to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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

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 September 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$308Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$323Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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