Which airports can I use when flying from Columbia to San Diego?

Flights from Columbia to San Diego usually depart from Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Columbia to San Diego?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbia to San Diego.

Which airports do connecting flights from Columbia to San Diego pass through?

One-stop flights from Columbia to San Diego most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 55% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 21% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbia to San Diego?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Columbia to San Diego. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $462 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $712, a difference of $250. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San Diego?

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Columbia to San Diego?

A nonstop flight from Columbia to San Diego takes 00m, covering 2,072 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Columbia to San Diego?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Columbia to San Diego changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $419 to $1,912. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Columbia to San Diego looking right now?

One-way fares from Columbia to San Diego are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $696, which is 66% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Columbia to San Diego?

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 16m, compared with 7h 23m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 34m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between Columbia and San Diego?

San Diego is 3 hours behind Columbia (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Payless • Europcar • Thrifty • Fox

How much should I expect to pay for a Columbia to San Diego flight?

Round-trip flights from Columbia to San Diego range from $405 to $599, with an average of $481 over the past 12 months. Anything below $405 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Columbia to San Diego?

Round-trip flights from Columbia to San Diego typically range from $405 to $599. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $419, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbia to San Diego?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbia to San Diego. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 48% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to San Diego?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to San Diego at $398 round-trip. •December ($672) and March ($582) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 68% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Columbia to San Diego?

American Airlines ($419) and Delta ($419) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Columbia to San Diego according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Columbia to San Diego?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Columbia to San Diego route. 55% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Columbia to San Diego?

Flights via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $440. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Columbia to San Diego which airport offers the shortest layover?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) had the shortest average connection time for Columbia to San Diego layovers at 4h 13m over the past 3 months.

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November

Cheapest • 17% price drop

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Cheapest • Avg $440 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 7h 16m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbia to San Diego

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

4:08 pm - 9:30 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

8h 22m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:13 am - 11:24 pmSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$419American Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

5:10 pm - 9:51 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

7h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:13 am - 11:24 pmSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$419American Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 14

6:02 pm - 11:38 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

8h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:00 am - 7:07 pmSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$419Delta

Mon, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 14

2:34 pm - 8:50 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

9h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:15 am - 5:57 pmSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$419Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6

5:10 pm - 11:56 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

9h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:01 am - 7:51 pmSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 50m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$419American Airlines

Sat, Apr 3 - Thu, Apr 8

5:10 pm - 11:03 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

8h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:40 pm - 9:25 amSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$419Delta

Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13

6:15 am - 11:27 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

8h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:41 pm - 9:44 amSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

11h 03m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$424United Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13

6:15 am - 11:27 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

8h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:41 pm - 9:44 amSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

11h 03m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$424United Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Fri, Jan 1

12:55 pm - 8:49 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

22h 54m2 stops Philadelphia Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:56 pm - 9:38 pmSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

28h 42m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$990Alaska Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Fri, Jan 1

12:55 pm - 8:49 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

22h 54m2 stops Philadelphia Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:56 pm - 9:38 pmSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

28h 42m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,052Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Columbia to San Diego

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

12:22 pm - 7:09 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

9h 47m1 stop Newark

10:40 am - 9:02 pmSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$556United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

10:37 am - 3:12 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

7h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:45 pm - 9:59 amSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 14m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$556United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

5:40 am - 9:42 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

7h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:50 pm - 9:21 amSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$561Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

2:52 pm - 8:33 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

8h 41m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:20 am - 9:02 pmSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

11h 42m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$561United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

10:37 am - 3:12 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

7h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 pm - 2:17 pmSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

12h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$561United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

5:00 am - 11:09 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

9h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

10:20 pm - 9:47 amSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 27m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$609American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

12:42 pm - 10:13 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

24h 31m2 stops Philadelphia Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:11 pm - 11:30 amSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

18h 19m3 stops Portland Seattle/Tacoma Intl Philadelphia

$1,854Alaska Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

12:42 pm - 10:13 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

24h 31m2 stops Philadelphia Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:11 pm - 11:30 amSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

18h 19m3 stops Portland Seattle/Tacoma Intl Philadelphia

$1,854Alaska Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

12:42 pm - 10:13 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

24h 31m2 stops Philadelphia Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:11 pm - 11:30 amSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

18h 19m3 stops Portland Seattle/Tacoma Intl Philadelphia

$1,932Alaska Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

12:42 pm - 10:13 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

24h 31m2 stops Philadelphia Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:51 am - 11:30 amSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

21h 39m3 stops Portland Seattle/Tacoma Intl Philadelphia

$1,932Alaska Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Columbia to San Diego flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Columbia to San Diego? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Columbia to San Diego departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbia to San Diego?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbia to San Diego. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 48% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to San Diego? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Columbia to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •November is the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to San Diego at $398 round-trip.
•December ($672) and March ($582) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 68% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Columbia to San Diego?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbia to San Diego.
How long is a flight from Columbia to San Diego?
A nonstop flight from Columbia to San Diego takes 00m, covering 2,072 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Columbia to San Diego?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Columbia to San Diego flight?
Round-trip flights from Columbia to San Diego range from $405 to $599, with an average of $481 over the past 12 months. Anything below $405 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Columbia to San Diego changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $419 to $1,912. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Columbia to San Diego looking right now?
One-way fares from Columbia to San Diego are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $696, which is 66% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?
San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from Columbia to San Diego?
Flights from Columbia to San Diego usually depart from Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).
Which airports do connecting flights from Columbia to San Diego pass through?
One-stop flights from Columbia to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbia to San Diego?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Columbia to San Diego. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $462 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $712, a difference of $250.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Columbia to San Diego?
Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 16m, compared with 7h 23m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 34m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between Columbia and San Diego?
San Diego is 3 hours behind Columbia (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Diego?
Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $462, about $250 less than Sunday fares (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Columbia to San Diego trip for November. Fares historically average $398 round-trip in that month - typically $274 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Diego Airport.

• Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
• Bay Club Hotel & Marina
• Sheraton San Diego Resort

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