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$309+ Cheap flights from Columbia to San Francisco (CAE - SFO)

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CAE — SFO
Dec 12 — Dec 191
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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 November 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/45:34 amCAE - SFO
1 stop10h 02mDelta
Sun 12/79:30 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Deal found 11/10$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Fri 12/125:34 amCAE - SFO
1 stop10h 02mDelta
Tue 12/1610:30 amSFO - CAE
2 stops10h 01mDelta
Deal found 11/10$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/115:34 amCAE - SFO
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Tue 12/3010:30 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 11/10$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Thu 12/49:00 amCAE - SFO
2 stops10h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/612:25 amSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Fri 12/1212:10 pmCAE - SFO
2 stops11h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/169:15 amSFO - CAE
2 stops9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$448
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/122:29 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/1711:20 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/10$503
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/910:00 amCAE - SFO
1 stop11h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/116:00 amSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$507
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Tue 12/97:03 amCAE - SFO
2 stops12h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/119:00 amSFO - CAE
1 stop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$512
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Thu 12/1112:57 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2812:22 amSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$523
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 11/1210:05 amCAE - SFO
2 stops11h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1711:59 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$534
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/266:13 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/299:00 amSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$563

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 November 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$522
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
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($34 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 November 2025

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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 November 12, 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 12/12

6:38 am-12:36 pm

1 stop8h 58m

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

2:00 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$309

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/29

7:30 pm-1:30 am

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

11:55 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$309

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/29

8:17 am-1:50 pm

1 stop8h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

12:17 am-12:28 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$309

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 12/4

5:34 am-12:36 pm

1 stop10h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

9:30 pm-9:17 am

1 stop8h 47m

$309

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/14

3:35 pm-12:04 am

1 stop11h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

10:35 pm-9:59 am

1 stop8h 24m

$309

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/6

4:57 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 1/16

11:35 pm-9:42 am

1 stop7h 07m

$389

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 12/11

5:34 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

10:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop8h 15m

$414

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/10

10:10 am-5:25 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-5:58 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$417

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 12/4

9:00 am-4:07 pm

2 stops10h 07m

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

12:25 am-10:48 am

1 stop7h 23m

$428

ColumbiaSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 12/11

2:53 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$319

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Deals found on 11/12

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Columbia-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.
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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $226). 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 November 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbia to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% 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 November 12, 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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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 8h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 27m. 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 $332, and United Airlines, from $389. These flights start at 32% 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, 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $226). 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 November 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$308Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$332Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$389Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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