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

Flights from San Francisco to Columbia usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Columbia: • Economy Class • First Class

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

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Columbia most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 57% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 28% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 8% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the San Francisco to Columbia route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $447 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $528, a difference of $81. 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 Francisco to Columbia?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Columbia takes 0h 00m, covering 2,306 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 $399 to $2,829. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $411, which is 30% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 47m, compared with 7h 59m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 8h 25m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Columbia?

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

What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include: • Alamo • Thrifty • Dollar • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Columbia range from $398 to $577, with an average of $482 over the past 12 months. Anything below $398 counts as a good deal.

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

American Airlines ($399) and Delta ($399) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Columbia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Columbia?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Columbia route. 57% 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 San Francisco to Columbia?

Flights via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $462. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Columbia layovers at 286 minutes over the past 3 months.

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January

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May

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Columbia

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

12:39 pm - 11:25 pmSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:10 pm - 12:39 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

10h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$399American Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

5:00 am - 2:51 pmSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 51m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:18 pm - 11:06 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

8h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$399American Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

11:30 pm - 10:43 amSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:11 pm - 11:56 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

9h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$399Delta

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30

11:30 pm - 10:43 amSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:53 pm - 9:39 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

8h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$399Delta

Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 11

6:35 am - 4:56 pmSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:40 pm - 8:43 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

9h 03m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$399United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

12:42 pm - 10:44 pmSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:10 pm - 12:39 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

10h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$399American Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29

10:25 pm - 9:30 amSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 12:24 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

8h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$399Delta

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

12:26 pm - 12:41 amSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 1:45 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

10h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$509United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

9:39 am - 11:15 pmSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

10h 36m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:20 am - 5:00 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

14h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Los Angeles Los Angeles

$672Alaska Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 6

9:46 am - 10:57 pmSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

10h 11m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

12:42 pm - 10:36 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

24h 54m2 stops Philadelphia Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$706Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Francisco to Columbia

Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28

9:30 pm - 9:47 amSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 17m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:38 pm - 10:59 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

8h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$488United Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

11:03 pm - 9:45 amSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 42m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

1:53 pm - 6:08 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

7h 15m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$529American Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

6:12 am - 7:08 pmSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 56m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:21 pm - 11:28 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

9h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$529American Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

8:09 am - 7:08 pmSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 59m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:00 am - 1:55 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

9h 55m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$564American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22

10:35 pm - 9:47 amSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 12m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:15 pm - 7:22 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

8h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$607United Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

3:03 pm - 10:12 pmSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

28h 09m2 stops Portland Philadelphia

5:20 am - 4:20 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

14h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Los Angeles Los Angeles

$711Alaska Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

12:23 pm - 11:15 pmSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

31h 52m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:20 am - 3:21 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

13h 01m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Los Angeles Los Angeles

$711Alaska Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

11:14 pm - 9:47 amSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 33m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:38 pm - 7:34 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

16h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Ontario

$780United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

11:30 pm - 11:12 amSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 am - 10:21 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

7h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$819Delta

Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 25

9:55 pm - 9:25 amSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 am - 10:21 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

7h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$869Delta

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

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Columbia start at $399. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $398 to $577. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $399 on American Airlines.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Columbia, it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 9% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Columbia at $329 round-trip.
•November ($672) and June ($588) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 104% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Columbia?
Flights from San Francisco to Columbia usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Columbia?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Columbia:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Columbia pass through?
One-stop flights from San Francisco to Columbia most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Columbia?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the San Francisco to Columbia route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $447 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $528, a difference of $81. 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 Francisco to Columbia?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Columbia takes 0h 00m, covering 2,306 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 $399 to $2,829. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Columbia looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $411, which is 30% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Columbia?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 47m, compared with 7h 59m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 8h 25m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Columbia?
Columbia is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Columbia flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Columbia range from $398 to $577, with an average of $482 over the past 12 months. Anything below $398 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $447 - about $81 less than Friday (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Columbia trip for January. Fares historically average $329 round-trip in that month - typically $343 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).

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