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

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Cheap Flights from CAE to SAN starting at $319 One Way, $406 Round Trip

Prices starting at $406 for return flights and $319 for one-way flights to San Diego Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
CAE
Columbia
SAN
San Diego
$406 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$406
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 13 from Columbia to San Diego, returning Sun, Aug 16, priced at $406 found 4 days ago
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
CAE
Columbia
SAN
San Diego
$418 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$418
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Aug 13 from Columbia to San Diego, returning Sun, Aug 16, priced at $418 found 4 days ago
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
CAE
Columbia
SAN
San Diego
$429 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$429
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Columbia to San Diego, returning Mon, Sep 28, priced at $429 found 10 hours ago
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
CAE
Columbia
SAN
San Diego
$449 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$449
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Aug 13 from Columbia to San Diego, returning Sun, Aug 16, priced at $449 found 4 days ago
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
CAE
Columbia
SAN
San Diego
$468 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$468
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Aug 13 from Columbia to San Diego, returning Sun, Aug 16, priced at $468 found 4 days ago

Hotel Ideas near San Diego Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Diego Intl.

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$179 nightly
The price is $206 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$206 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,533 reviews)
"Clean room, easy check-in, friendly staff. Nice room."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$211 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,218 reviews)
"This hotel is showing its age and smelled "musty." It clearly used to be very nice but is showing the signs of it being a while since it was built. Overall, a decent place to stay at a reasonable price point. The airport shuttle is a great amenity and the onsite restaurants were very good."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl San Diego CA
$197 nightly
The price is $229 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$229 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,774 reviews)
"No Regrets about this trip at all- and I slept like the dead- thank you!"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
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 San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl San Diego CA
$197 nightly
The price is $229 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$229 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,774 reviews)
"No Regrets about this trip at all- and I slept like the dead- thank you!"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$211 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,218 reviews)
"This hotel is showing its age and smelled "musty." It clearly used to be very nice but is showing the signs of it being a while since it was built. Overall, a decent place to stay at a reasonable price point. The airport shuttle is a great amenity and the onsite restaurants were very good."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$225 nightly
The price is $261 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$261 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,863 reviews)
"Just a hop,skip and jump away from Petco Park and Gaslamp District. Very nice hotel,valet parking staff was nice and helpful. Only reason I rated the way I did was because I asked the gal at front desk if someone could go to our room and try to fix out TV since it was NOT working at all. Husband ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
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.

San Diego Hotels With Airport Transportation

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$211 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,218 reviews)
"This hotel is showing its age and smelled "musty." It clearly used to be very nice but is showing the signs of it being a while since it was built. Overall, a decent place to stay at a reasonable price point. The airport shuttle is a great amenity and the onsite restaurants were very good."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$179 nightly
The price is $206 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$206 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,533 reviews)
"Clean room, easy check-in, friendly staff. Nice room."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1955 San Diego Ave San Diego CA
$144 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$166 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,088 reviews)
"The staff when I checked in and at 4:30AM the next morning when I had to check out were friendly, professional and engaging. The neighborhood was great and it's location to the airport was ideal for a quick overnight I had."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
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 San Diego Hotels

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn

2.5 out of 5
5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
$128 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$146 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,443 reviews)
"We always like to stay here when we visit my oldest at UCSD."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Pleasant Inn
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

2.5 out of 5
4747 Pacific Highway San Diego CA
$78 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$90 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (2,117 reviews)
"Good motel for the price."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S San Diego CA
$136 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$156 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,722 reviews)
"It’s an older motel but very well kept. Clean and quiet"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Kings Inn San Diego
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 San Diego

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$327 nightly
The price is $376 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$376 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,187 reviews)
"The Bahia Resort met my expectations. I wanted something private and on a beach. This property offered both amenities with the added bonus of a bar on the beach. The option to add activities to the reservation also made it feel special. We opted for the fire pit (booked through a separate company). ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$284 nightly
The price is $326 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$326 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,361 reviews)
"Close to Seaworld and kid friendly not for couples wanting alone time"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$325 nightly
The price is $374 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$374 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,285 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, game room, on the beach, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
"Our room was not ready when we arrived. We had to wait another hour after check in for our room. We did get a beautiful view It is a family resort but some families were letting kids trash pool area and runarou.d property unsupervised so be aware of things like that. Although its an older resort ..."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Catamaran Resort and Spa
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.

CAE to SAN Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
CAE Address & GPS
Address:
125-A Summer Lake
Columbia SC, 29170
United States
IATA Code:
CAE
Longitude:
-81.119497
Latitude:
33.938804
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to San Diego Airport?
Heading from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)? Breaking up the journey is the only option you've got as there are no carriers that service this route directly. However, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines offer the best alternative — a flight with just one stop.
What is the shortest flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to San Diego Airport?
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to San Diego Airport takes at least 6 hours and 47 minutes. Indulge in a wine and watch a flick or two — this is the perfect opportunity to simply relax.
How many hours flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to SAN?
The trip from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to San Diego Airport will take approximately 6 hours and 55 minutes. A few movies, some audiobooks and a long nap will help make time zoom by.
What airlines have the most flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
There are no airlines operating direct flights between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and SAN. Do your research and reserve a multi-stop or one-stop plane ticket.

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