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Cheap flights from Columbia to San Francisco (CAE - SFO) from $208

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CAE — SFO
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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The best prices from Columbia Metropolitan to San Francisco are usually found in February or April, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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 June 6, 2024.

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February

Round-trip from

$268

One-way from

$208
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbia to San Francisco?

Friday 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 58 days in advance, which can save you up to 83% on flights from Columbia to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 58 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 $380. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $547.

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

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Columbia. Users have commonly found prices around $486 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $348. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CAE to SFO?

It’s optimal to fly from Columbia to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Columbia to San Francisco flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbia to San Francisco specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Columbia to San Francisco in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Fri 7/127:07 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Thu 7/2510:55 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/6$338
Sat 6/296:27 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/89:58 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$368
Thu 7/1110:12 amCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 40mDelta
Mon 7/299:24 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/6$372
Fri 7/127:07 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Wed 7/3110:55 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/6$402
Mon 7/157:07 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Sun 7/2811:55 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/6$413
Tue 7/234:32 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/2911:31 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$432
Thu 7/117:07 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Tue 7/3010:55 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/6$436
Fri 6/214:28 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/212:24 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$437
Sat 6/295:32 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop10h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/811:45 pmSFO - CAE
2 stops11h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$443

Columbia to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbia and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Columbia to San Francisco in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 11/26:02 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/510:47 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$308
Thu 9/194:51 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/225:00 amSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$328
Thu 8/155:35 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 56mDelta
Sun 8/1810:55 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/5$333
Fri 7/127:07 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Mon 7/299:24 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/6$338
Thu 9/196:59 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Mon 9/2310:50 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/5$362
Sat 6/296:27 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/89:58 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$368
Wed 8/286:00 amCAE - SFO
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Mon 9/29:29 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Deal found 6/5$371
Thu 7/1110:12 amCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 40mDelta
Thu 7/259:24 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/6$372
Thu 8/295:35 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop8h 57mDelta
Mon 9/29:29 pmSFO - CAE
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Deal found 6/5$387

One-way flights to San Francisco from Columbia

Search for one-way flight options from Columbia to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
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.
Tue 12/33:35 pmCAE - SFO
1 stop9h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/6$208
Tue 12/35:25 pmCAE - SFO
2 stops9h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$323

Find flights from Columbia to San Francisco within your budget

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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$308 - $403

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Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/2

1 stop7h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 11/5

1 stop6h 29m

$308

Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 9/19

1 stop9h 04m

San Francisco

Sun 9/22

1 stop7h 49m

$328

Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/15

1 stop9h 56m

San Francisco

Sun 8/18

1 stop7h 27m

$333

Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 7/12

1 stop8h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 7/28

1 stop6h 27m

$338

Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 9/19

1 stop8h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 9/23

1 stop8h 06m

$362

Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 6/29

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 7/8

1 stop7h 37m

$368

Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 9/19

1 stop8h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 9/23

2 stops13h 04m

$393

Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 9/19

2 stops14h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 9/23

2 stops11h 45m

$398

Columbia MetropolitanSan Francisco

CAE - SFO

CAESFO

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/15

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

Sun 8/18

2 stops11h 30m

$403

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbia to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Columbia to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbia to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbia to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbia to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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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Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

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).

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 June 6, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Columbia to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American 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
8.0
Very good
10,347 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,347 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,347 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,347 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,347 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 American Airlines for just $308, but on average you can expect to pay $387.

  • 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 Delta, from $333, and United Airlines, from $393. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbia to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Columbia to San Francisco with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Columbia to San Francisco flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Columbia to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Columbia to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Columbia to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Columbia to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The Columbia to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

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

    When booking a flight from Columbia to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from Columbia to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $385). 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$272Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$281Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$334Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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