Traveling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): what you need to know
If you're going away during a popular month like August, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and CAE:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
For a flight within United States, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show some form of identification, like an ID card or driver's license. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from SFO to CAE, check your ID is up to date before you travel.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
C$245 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. A return flight starts from C$493. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from SFO to CAE if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flight tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport is roughly 47 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're on an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CAE instead:
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
From Columbia Metropolitan Airport, Columbia is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 17 minutes to get to the center driving.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Columbia based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport for July if you'd like to go to Columbia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from SFO to CAE sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Columbia
Once you've locked in your flights from SFO to CAE, you'll need to find a place to stay in Columbia. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. South Carolina State House, Columbia Museum of Art and EdVenture Children's Museum are major attractions which should be on every Columbia itinerary.
Complete your Columbia trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Columbia Metropolitan Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Columbia.
