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Cheapest round-trip
$574
Typical prices: $489-$799
United Airlines
Tue 1/9Fri 1/12
SBA - CAE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
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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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 22% price drop
September
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $451 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 7h 50m (one-way)
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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

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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2:16 pm - 12:41 amSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:40 pm - 10:01 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 21m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles
$574United Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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2:16 pm - 12:41 amSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:40 pm - 10:01 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 21m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles
$603United Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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2:16 pm - 12:41 amSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 5:48 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
14h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco
$623United Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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5:30 am - 6:49 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
10h 19m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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10:17 am - 9:15 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
13h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$694United Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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5:30 am - 6:49 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
10h 19m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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10:17 am - 9:15 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
13h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$704United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
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6:10 am - 9:00 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
11h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
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7:00 am - 11:35 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$811American Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
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6:10 am - 9:00 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
11h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
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5:00 am - 11:46 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 46m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$932American Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
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12:25 pm - 10:09 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:00 am - 11:35 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$998American Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
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5:00 am - 11:15 amSBA  Santa Barbara-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
27h 15m3 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
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6:15 am - 11:32 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBA Santa Barbara
20h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$1,123United 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 start at $574. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $489 to $799. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $574 on United Airlines.

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Key details for Santa Barbara to Columbia flights

Low season

January
Most popular time to fly with an average 41% increase in price.

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Columbia

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Your Santa Barbara to Columbia flight questions, answered

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  • 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?

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 60% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 40% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 64% on the Santa Barbara to Columbia route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $451 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,244, a difference of $793. 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 Santa Barbara to Columbia?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Columbia takes 0h 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.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Barbara to Columbia changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $574 to $1,123. That means the highest observed fare was about 95% higher than the lowest one.

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

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 48m, compared with 7h 50m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • 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.

  • 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

Your guide to booking Santa Barbara to Columbia flights

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  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Friday flights average $451 - about $793 less than Thursday (64% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Barbara to Columbia trip for March. Fares historically average $444 round-trip in that month - typically $800 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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