How to get from Columbia to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Atlanta: about 9h 47m including the connection. Other options: via Dallas, Washington and New York. Two tickets from $339.

Flights from Columbia to San Francisco

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta
9h 47m
two tickets, via Washington
$339
connection options
4
straight-line distance
2,312 mi (3,721 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
9h 47m
with the connection
Columbia to Atlanta flight 1h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to San Francisco flight 5h 32m
two ticketsfrom $501
Via Dallas
10h 4m
with the connection
Columbia to Dallas flight 3h 4m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to San Francisco: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
two ticketsfrom $679
Via Washington
10h 49m
with the connection
Columbia to Washington flight 1h 39m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to San Francisco: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
two ticketsfrom $339
Via New York
11h 40m
with the connection
Columbia to New York flight 2h 2m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to San Francisco: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to San Francisco flight 6h 38m
two ticketsfrom $433

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Columbia to San Francisco?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Columbia to San Francisco?
Via Atlanta: 1h 15m to the connection, 5h 32m after it, about 9h 47m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Columbia to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Washington from $339. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Columbia and San Francisco?
Atlanta (9h 47m total), Dallas (10h 4m total), Washington (10h 49m total) and New York (11h 40m total).
How far is San Francisco from Columbia?
2,312 mi (3,721 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.