Cheap flights from Columbia to San Francisco (CAE - SFO) from $196

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/2. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
CAE — SFO
Oct 7 — Oct 141

The best prices from Columbia Metropolitan to San Francisco are usually found in April or October, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Columbia (CAE) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best CAE to SFO flight in 2023: compare Columbia to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$503

Round-trip from

$258
High demand for flights, 37% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 33% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in October 2023
From Columbia Metropolitan to San Francisco

CAE - SFO

Price

$258 - $436

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbia to San Francisco?

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Columbia to San Francisco. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Francisco.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbia to San Francisco?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 52% on flights from Columbia to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $787. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $811.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to San Francisco?

Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Columbia. Users have commonly found prices around $654 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $367. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbia to San Francisco (CAE - SFO)?

It’s optimal to fly from Columbia to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Delta flights from Columbia to San Francisco

Check out some of the cheapest Delta flights we've come across from Columbia to San Francisco. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria

Cheap American Airlines flights from Columbia to San Francisco

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Cheap Columbia to San Francisco flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for CAE to SFO flights for October, November
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Columbia to San Francisco 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to San Francisco from Columbia found for this year
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One-way flights to San Francisco from Columbia

The cheapest one-way flights from Columbia to San Francisco
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Columbia to San Francisco. For those needing a return trip from Columbia, there is a search form available above.

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$390 - $484

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Depart

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Price

Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/31

1 stop8h 07m

San Francisco

Sat 11/4

1 stop9h 34m

Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 11/23

1 stop11h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 12/4

1 stop12h 45m

Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/24

1 stop9h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 1/1

1 stop7h 19m

Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 11/29

1 stop10h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 12/6

1 stop7h 53m

Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 11/1

1 stop11h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

1 stop12h 45m

Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/12

1 stop17h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 12/17

2 stops11h 05m

Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/12

2 stops10h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 12/17

2 stops11h 13m

Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 11/23

2 stops12h 32m

San Francisco

Mon 12/4

1 stop13h 51m

Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 11/23

2 stops12h 32m

San Francisco

Mon 12/4

2 stops18h 05m

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Deals found on 10/1

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

To help decide which airline to fly from Columbia to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. 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
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Most importantly it was on time, then great crew, great service and comfortable.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Most importantly it was on time, then great crew, great service and comfortable.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Most importantly it was on time, then great crew, great service and comfortable.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Most importantly it was on time, then great crew, great service and comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Columbia to San Francisco flights.

Can I find flights from Columbia to San Francisco for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbia to San Francisco for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $390, but on average you can expect to pay $484.

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 $390. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $400, and United Airlines, from $461. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

$196 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 United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $247 and $344, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Columbia to San Francisco?

What does CAE to SFO mean?

Columbia Metropolitan Airport is CAE and San Francisco Airport is SFO. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

Alternative routes for Columbia to San Francisco

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Top 3 airlines flying from Columbia to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Columbia to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$329Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$388Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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