Which airports can I use when flying from Columbia to Sacramento?

Flights from Columbia to Sacramento usually depart from Columbia Regional (COU) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbia to Sacramento.

Which airports do connecting flights from Columbia to Sacramento pass through?

One-stop flights from Columbia to Sacramento most commonly connect through: • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 55% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 27% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 18% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Columbia to Sacramento. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $438 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $772, a difference of $334. 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 Sacramento?

Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Columbia to Sacramento?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Columbia to Sacramento. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 39m and 7h 31m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Columbia to Sacramento?

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 Sacramento 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 $368 to $786. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Columbia to Sacramento looking right now?

One-way fares from Columbia to Sacramento are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $488.

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

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 39m, compared with 7h 31m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 31m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between Columbia and Sacramento?

Sacramento is 2 hours behind Columbia (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF)?

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include: • Thrifty • Dollar • Budget • Hertz • Payless

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

Round-trip flights from Columbia to Sacramento range from $459 to $698, with an average of $654 over the past 12 months. Anything below $459 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Columbia to Sacramento typically range from $459 to $698. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $368, on American Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Columbia to Sacramento?

American Airlines ($368) and United Airlines ($368) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Columbia to Sacramento according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is the most popular layover for the Columbia to Sacramento route. 55% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DFW.

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

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $503. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for Columbia to Sacramento layovers at 4h 15m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $459-$698

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Cheapest one-way

$383

Typical prices: $459-$484

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Thu 12/20

COU - SMF • 1 stop

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September

Cheapest • 33% price drop

July

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Cheapest • Avg $503 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 6h 39m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbia to Sacramento

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

9:00 am - 3:11 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 11m1 stop Denver Intl

2:15 pm - 10:58 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

6h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$368United Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

6:25 pm - 11:59 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:59 pm - 9:48 amSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

8h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$368American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2

5:14 pm - 11:09 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:59 pm - 9:48 amSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

8h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$368American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2

11:15 am - 8:07 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 52m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

2:15 pm - 10:58 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

6h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$374United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

3:43 pm - 10:46 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:17 am - 8:41 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

8h 24m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$374United Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 17

8:00 am - 6:06 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

12h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

12:55 pm - 8:30 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

$432United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

6:15 am - 3:11 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

10:17 am - 8:41 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

8h 24m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$445United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26

6:24 pm - 11:59 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:57 pm - 9:58 amSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

9h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$448American Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 17

8:00 am - 6:06 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

12h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

12:55 pm - 8:30 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

$459United Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 17

3:00 pm - 10:55 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:55 pm - 8:30 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

$471United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Columbia to Sacramento

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

4:51 pm - 11:34 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:57 pm - 10:01 amSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

9h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$528American Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

4:51 pm - 11:34 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

9:55 am - 9:53 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

9h 58m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$566American Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

4:51 pm - 11:34 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:57 pm - 10:01 amSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

9h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$579American Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

11:59 am - 8:12 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 13m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

10:57 pm - 10:01 amSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

9h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$615American Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

7:00 am - 3:50 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 50m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

10:57 pm - 10:01 amSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

9h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$615American Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

11:15 am - 9:59 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

12h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

10:12 am - 8:33 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

8h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$659United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

11:15 am - 9:59 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

12h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

10:12 am - 8:33 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

8h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$694United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

11:15 am - 9:42 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

12h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

10:12 am - 8:33 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

8h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$694United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

11:15 am - 9:59 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

12h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

10:50 am - 10:55 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

10h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$694United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 2

9:00 am - 1:19 pmCOU Columbia Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 19m1 stop Denver Intl

2:00 pm - 10:39 amSMF Sacramento Intl-COU Columbia Regional

18h 39m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$851United Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Columbia to Sacramento flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Columbia to Sacramento? 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 Sacramento departing in october.

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Low season	January
High season	July
Cheapest flight	$368

The most popular month to fly with an average 100% increase in travelers.

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When to book flights from Columbia to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbia to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Columbia to Sacramento?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbia to Sacramento.
How long is a flight from Columbia to Sacramento?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Columbia to Sacramento. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 39m and 7h 31m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Columbia to Sacramento?
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 Sacramento flight?
Round-trip flights from Columbia to Sacramento range from $459 to $698, with an average of $654 over the past 12 months. Anything below $459 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Columbia to Sacramento 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 $368 to $786. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Columbia to Sacramento looking right now?
One-way fares from Columbia to Sacramento are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $488.
What car rental options are available at Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF)?
Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Payless
Which airports can I use when flying from Columbia to Sacramento?
Flights from Columbia to Sacramento usually depart from Columbia Regional (COU) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).
Which airports do connecting flights from Columbia to Sacramento pass through?
One-stop flights from Columbia to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 18% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbia to Sacramento?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Columbia to Sacramento. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $438 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $772, a difference of $334.

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 Sacramento?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 39m, compared with 7h 31m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 31m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between Columbia and Sacramento?
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Columbia (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Sacramento?
Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average $438, about $334 less than Thursday fares (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Columbia to Sacramento trip for September. Fares historically average $438 round-trip in that month - typically $334 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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