Flying from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Columbia.
Your CAE to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between CAE and SFO:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
$175 is the lowest price for a one-way Columbia Metropolitan Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $297. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from CAE to SFO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Handy information about Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
CAE's address is 125-A Summer Lake.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 79.08% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Columbia to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is approximately 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to CAE:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Columbia Metropolitan Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Travel at your own speed with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and find adventure across San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to San Francisco in February.
Lock in your flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAE to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. About 64 kilometers south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 257 kilometers south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
