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Cheapest round-trip
$484
Typical prices: $393-$645
United Airlines
Sat 10/13Wed 10/17
SNA - CAE • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$389
Typical prices: $319-$391
American Airlines
Tue 11/20
SNA - CAE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and Columbia. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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December
Cheapest • 32% price drop
June
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $546 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 7h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Columbia (SNA-CAE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Columbia

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 17
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8:00 pm - 9:47 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
10h 47m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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3:03 pm - 8:34 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 31m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$484United Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 17
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8:00 pm - 9:47 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
10h 47m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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10:23 am - 5:31 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 08m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl
$489United Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 17
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11:35 am - 11:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
9h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:26 am - 12:36 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$508American Airlines
Tue, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 17
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2:10 pm - 12:41 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:30 pm - 10:30 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
11h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$511United Airlines
Tue, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 17
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2:10 pm - 12:41 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:40 pm - 10:30 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$516United Airlines
Tue, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 17
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7:50 pm - 11:49 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
12h 59m2 stops San Francisco Newark
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12:20 pm - 9:53 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
12h 33m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl
$570United Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
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1:26 pm - 11:25 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:30 am - 12:35 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$651American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
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1:26 pm - 11:25 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:00 am - 12:33 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 33m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$656American Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
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11:32 am - 11:47 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
9h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:59 pm - 10:12 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$678Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
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9:55 am - 11:25 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
10h 30m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:00 am - 12:33 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 33m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$739American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Columbia typically range from $393 to $645. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $484, on United Airlines.

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Key details for Santa Ana to Columbia flights

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$389
The most popular month to fly with an average 128% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Ana to Columbia

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Columbia

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Your Santa Ana to Columbia flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santa Ana to Columbia?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Santa Ana to Columbia.

  • How long is a flight from Santa Ana to Columbia?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Columbia takes 00m, covering 2,096 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Santa Ana 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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Santa Ana to Columbia flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Columbia range from $393 to $645, with an average of $453 over the past 12 months. Anything below $393 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Ana 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 $484 to $2,619. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Santa Ana to Columbia looking right now?

    One-way fares from Santa Ana to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $524, which is 38% above the typical average for this route.

  • 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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Santa Ana to Columbia?

    Flights from Santa Ana to Columbia usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Santa Ana to Columbia pass through?

    Connecting flights from Santa Ana to Columbia most commonly pass through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 58% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 42% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santa Ana to Columbia?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 63% on flights from Santa Ana to Columbia. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $368 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $986, a difference of $618.

    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 Santa Ana to Columbia?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 17m, compared with 7h 41m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Columbia?

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

Your guide to booking Santa Ana to Columbia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $368, about $618 less than Monday fares (63% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Ana to Columbia trip for December. Fares historically average $308 round-trip in that month - typically $678 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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