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

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Cheap Flights from CAE to SAN starting at $307 One Way, $349 Round Trip

Prices starting at $349 for return flights and $307 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, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
CAE
Columbia
SAN
San Diego
$349 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$349
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Columbia to San Diego, returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $349 found 8 hours ago
Tue, Jun 30 - Sat, Jul 4
CAE
Columbia
SAN
San Diego
$357 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$357
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Jun 30 from Columbia to San Diego, returning Sat, Jul 4, priced at $357 found 6 days ago
Mon, Jun 29 - Mon, Jul 6
CAE
Columbia
SAN
San Diego
$364 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$364
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Jun 29 from Columbia to San Diego, returning Mon, Jul 6, priced at $364 found 6 days ago
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
CAE
Columbia
SAN
San Diego
$369 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$369
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Columbia to San Diego, returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $369 found 8 hours ago
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
CAE
Columbia
SAN
San Diego
$378 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$378
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Columbia to San Diego, returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $378 found 8 hours 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
$163 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$188 total
Apr 1 - Apr 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! (3,362 reviews)
Room was comfortable, views were beautiful. I would definitely come back!

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
$146 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$168 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,455 reviews)
It was great to see the water filter and the free morning coffee downstairs. Awesome location, beautiful views and comfortable rooms. Loved it!

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA
$122 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$141 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,160 reviews)
Came in and check in was a breeze. The room was Clean and had a great view of the city. couldn’t have ask for more, room was 1206

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
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

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$245 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$281 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,447 reviews)
Could be a really amazing resort, in need of a face lift. The main restaurant was closed on M/T and not open until 5pm Wednesday evening which was unfortunate as our stay was M-W. Hidden costs tacked onto Expedia's cost that is supposed to be inclusive of taxes and fees. And on top of that, they ...

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
$146 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$168 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,455 reviews)
It was great to see the water filter and the free morning coffee downstairs. Awesome location, beautiful views and comfortable rooms. Loved it!

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$254 nightly
The price is $294 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$294 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (3,376 reviews)
staff were nice place was clean

Reviewed on Mar 6, 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 Mar 19 to Mar 20
$211 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
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! (6,073 reviews)
Only good thing to say about this hotel is friendly staff and it’s conveniently located to the San Diego cruise terminal. We checked in, headed up to the room, balcony door was wide open, pillows on the chair beside the bed without pillow cases, bathroom full of soap residue and hair from previous ...

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$163 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$188 total
Apr 1 - Apr 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! (3,362 reviews)
Room was comfortable, views were beautiful. I would definitely come back!

Reviewed on Mar 6, 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
$136 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$156 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (1,063 reviews)
Great breakfast and close to the base and the airport.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 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
$94 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$107 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,334 reviews)
I was a solo traveller. Property clean, great staff, free parking.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 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
$67 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$77 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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 (2,114 reviews)
Yes my dog was comfortable. Yes the shuttle was very convenient. Room was clean staff friendly. Will recommend to family and friends

Reviewed on Mar 6, 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
$87 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$100 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
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! (3,641 reviews)
Stayed there for two nights. The room was pretty clean. Front desk staff were kind and professional. The pool was warm and clean as well as the spa.the waffle house has some amazing breakfast options and good coffee. Definitely will come back here.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 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
$215 nightly
The price is $248 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$248 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,913 reviews)
Great location. Nice pool and hot tub. Large rooms, clean, nice balconies with views of the bay..... Great staff. TV's need updated! :)

Reviewed on Mar 6, 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
$189 nightly
The price is $217 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$217 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (4,146 reviews)
We stayed one night in a room.with view to the marina. The room was spacious and clean. The beds were comfortable.we enjoyed outdoor dining, the pool, and walking by the bay.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$305 nightly
The price is $351 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$351 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (1,183 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Staff was extremely helpful!!

Reviewed on Mar 4, 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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