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Cheapest round-trip
$399
Typical prices: $526-$1,244
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Sun 1/14Thu 1/18
SBA - CAE • 1 stop
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Columbia. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia (SBA-CAE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Columbia

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18
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2:17 pm - 12:45 amSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 1:15 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$399United Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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6:47 pm - 9:44 amSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
11h 57m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 1:19 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$404United Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 19
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10:55 am - 12:45 amSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
10h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:05 am - 5:41 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$409United Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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7:18 pm - 8:26 amSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
10h 08m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
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5:00 am - 12:11 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 11m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$419American Airlines
Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18
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10:55 am - 12:45 amSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
10h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:45 am - 5:41 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 56m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles
$448United Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 19
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6:02 am - 8:50 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
11h 48m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
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8:15 am - 6:32 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
13h 17m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$495American Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 17
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2:17 pm - 12:45 amSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 1:15 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$529United Airlines
Thu, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 19
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2:17 pm - 12:45 amSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:05 am - 7:53 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
12h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$534United Airlines
Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 17
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10:55 am - 12:45 amSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
10h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 3:28 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
12h 13m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco
$539United Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 18
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2:17 pm - 12:45 amSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:26 pm - 9:53 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco
$574United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Barbara to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia typically range from $526 to $1,244. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $399, on United Airlines.

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$399
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Columbia flight questions, answered

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

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

    A nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Columbia takes 00m, covering 2,198 miles.

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

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

    Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Avis

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

    Flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia usually depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

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

    Most connecting flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia pass through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 65% on flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $444 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,244, a difference of $800.

    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 is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Columbia?

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

Your guide to booking Santa Barbara 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 Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $444, about $800 less than Thursday fares (64% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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