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Cheapest round-trip
$348
Typical prices: $398-$570
American Airlines
Sun 11/11Fri 11/16
SAN - COU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$312
Typical prices: $318-$363
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/23
SAN - COU • 2 stops
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 24% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $481 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 6h 30m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Columbia (SAN-COU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Columbia

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
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11:50 am - 10:15 pmSAN  San Diego-COU Columbia Regional
8h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:26 pm - 11:54 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-SAN San Diego
7h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$348American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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10:40 pm - 10:01 amSAN  San Diego-COU Columbia Regional
9h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:24 pm - 11:19 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-SAN San Diego
6h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$348American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
United Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 8:33 pmSAN  San Diego-COU Columbia Regional
7h 33m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:00 am - 5:26 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-SAN San Diego
10h 26m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$354United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
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9:26 am - 7:18 pmSAN  San Diego-COU Columbia Regional
7h 52m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:11 pm - 9:50 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-SAN San Diego
6h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$416American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
United Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 10:55 pmSAN  San Diego-COU Columbia Regional
9h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 1:44 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-SAN San Diego
9h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco
$418United Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
American Airlines Logo
10:04 am - 8:46 pmSAN  San Diego-COU Columbia Regional
8h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4:51 pm - 9:48 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-SAN San Diego
6h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$418American Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
United Airlines Logo
11:19 am - 10:55 pmSAN  San Diego-COU Columbia Regional
9h 36m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:19 am - 6:40 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-SAN San Diego
9h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$424United Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
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11:19 am - 10:55 pmSAN  San Diego-COU Columbia Regional
9h 36m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 1:44 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-SAN San Diego
9h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco
$429United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
9:26 am - 9:43 pmSAN  San Diego-COU Columbia Regional
10h 17m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:11 pm - 11:56 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-SAN San Diego
8h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$440American Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
United Airlines Logo
2:26 pm - 11:22 pmSAN  San Diego-COU Columbia Regional
6h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:00 am - 5:10 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-SAN San Diego
11h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$444United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Columbia flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from San Diego to Columbia with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Columbia start at $348. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $398 to $570. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $348 on American Airlines.

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Columbia, it is 23% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 62% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for San Diego to Columbia flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$312
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Columbia

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

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Flights from San Diego to Columbia usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Columbia Regional (COU).

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Columbia:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

    One-stop flights from San Diego to Columbia most commonly connect through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 73% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 12% of one-stop connections

    Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 53% on the San Diego to Columbia route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $363 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $763, a difference of $400. 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 long is a flight from San Diego to Columbia?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Diego to Columbia. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 30m and 7h 55m in total, depending on the connection.

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

    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 San Diego to Columbia 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 $348 to $1,522. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from San Diego to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $330, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 30m, compared with 6h 50m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 55m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between San Diego and Columbia?

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

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

    Round-trip flights from San Diego to Columbia range from $398 to $570, with an average of $469 over the past 12 months. Anything below $398 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking San Diego to Columbia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $363 - about $400 less than Monday (52% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Columbia trip for February. Fares historically average $358 round-trip in that month - typically $475 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).

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