Cheap flights from SAN to CAE (San Diego Intl. to Columbia Metropolitan)

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Cheap Flights from SAN to CAE starting at $278 One Way, $329 Round Trip

Prices starting at $329 for return flights and $278 for one-way flights to Columbia Metropolitan were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hotel Ideas near Columbia Metropolitan

Airport Hotels near Columbia Metropolitan

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

2.5 out of 5
2245 Airport Blvd Cayce SC
$93 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$103 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cayce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Love the new upgrades

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC
Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

2 out of 5
650 Cherokee Lane West Columbia SC
$58 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$63 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (480 reviews)
Large room, clean and just right for us and two small dogs. Check in was easy and employees were nice. Would recommend.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport

2 out of 5
110 Branch Rd West Columbia SC
$67 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$73 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
5.8/10 (754 reviews)
Lady at the desk was friendly and helpful. My rooms heat dis not work ao she offered to move me to another room. Room was ok, tub was stained thou

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Columbia

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

2 out of 5
650 Cherokee Lane West Columbia SC
$58 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$63 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (480 reviews)
Large room, clean and just right for us and two small dogs. Check in was easy and employees were nice. Would recommend.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

3 out of 5
110 McSwain Drive West Columbia SC
$119 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$129 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Spotless room Awesome staff

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport
Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
500 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$59 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$64 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6/10 (999 reviews)
Room needed painting and updating. Bed was clean, towels and bathroom were fine. TV was just sitting without a stand leaning against the wall. I’m a low maintenance traveler, it met my needs for the night.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Columbia Hotels With Airport Transportation

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

3 out of 5
110 McSwain Drive West Columbia SC
$119 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$129 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Spotless room Awesome staff

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport
Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

2.5 out of 5
1094 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$91 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
$99 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
The hotel smelt clean and the staff was top tier. Bed were comfortable and I would definitely stay here again. Felt like I got more than my moneys worth.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport
Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
500 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$59 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$64 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6/10 (999 reviews)
Room needed painting and updating. Bed was clean, towels and bathroom were fine. TV was just sitting without a stand leaning against the wall. I’m a low maintenance traveler, it met my needs for the night.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Columbia Hotels

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
500 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$59 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$64 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6/10 (999 reviews)
Room needed painting and updating. Bed was clean, towels and bathroom were fine. TV was just sitting without a stand leaning against the wall. I’m a low maintenance traveler, it met my needs for the night.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Quality Inn Columbia Airport

Quality Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
2516 Augusta Rd West Columbia SC
$63 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$68 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,003 reviews)
Very excellent all around, reasonably priced

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Quality Inn Columbia Airport
Sleep Inn Airport

Sleep Inn Airport

2.5 out of 5
2208 A Edmund Hwy West Columbia SC
$83 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$89 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (828 reviews)
We didn't take advantage of the breakfast.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Sleep Inn Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Columbia

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport

2 out of 5
110 Branch Rd West Columbia SC
$67 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$73 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
5.8/10 (754 reviews)
Lady at the desk was friendly and helpful. My rooms heat dis not work ao she offered to move me to another room. Room was ok, tub was stained thou

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport
Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

2.5 out of 5
1094 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$91 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
$99 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
The hotel smelt clean and the staff was top tier. Bed were comfortable and I would definitely stay here again. Felt like I got more than my moneys worth.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport
Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
500 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$59 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$64 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6/10 (999 reviews)
Room needed painting and updating. Bed was clean, towels and bathroom were fine. TV was just sitting without a stand leaning against the wall. I’m a low maintenance traveler, it met my needs for the night.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from SAN to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?
As you can't fly directly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport at this point in time, a flight with just one stop is your best bet. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are all respected airlines that operate on this route.
What is the shortest flight from SAN to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
Grab the opportunity to chill out on the flight from San Diego to Columbia. The shortest flight time from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes, which gives you lots of time to enjoy a drink or get carried away with a good book.
How many hours flight from San Diego Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?
From San Diego Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, you'll be traveling for approximately 5 hours and 58 minutes. Sit back, order a glass of bubbly and take out your noise-canceling headphones. It's time for a binge-watching session.
What airlines have the most flights from San Diego Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
At the moment, there are no direct flights between SAN and CAE. However, you can find flights with one or more stops. There's always a silver lining — use the break to stretch your travel-weary legs or do a little souvenir shopping!

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