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Cheapest round-trip
$376
Typical prices: $355-$502
Delta
Sun 12/9Thu 12/13
IAH - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$221
Typical prices: $235-$358
American Airlines
Sun 11/25
IAH - CAE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Houston and Columbia. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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IAH - CAE
Cheapest • 1% average savings
HOU - CAE
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January
Cheapest • 20% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Cheapest • Avg $248 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 4h 42m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Houston to Columbia

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to Columbia

Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 5
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6:12 am - 11:08 amHOU  Houston Hobby-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:40 pm - 11:31 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$376Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 13
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5:25 am - 1:14 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:02 pm - 10:06 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
5h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$376Delta
Mon, Dec 14 - Sat, Dec 19
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5:25 am - 1:14 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:03 am - 11:07 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
6h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$376Delta
Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 5
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6:28 pm - 11:51 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:40 pm - 8:58 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
4h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$376Delta
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
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9:57 am - 3:41 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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1:47 pm - 6:11 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
5h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$397American Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Nov 24
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5:10 pm - 11:23 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:10 pm - 11:29 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-HOU Houston Hobby
7h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$399American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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6:00 am - 1:17 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:49 am - 1:29 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$399American Airlines
Sun, Dec 13 - Thu, Dec 17
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7:20 am - 2:27 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 07m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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7:42 pm - 1:30 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
6h 48m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$587United Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18
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12:00 pm - 9:02 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
8h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:37 pm - 10:53 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
6h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$587United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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7:32 am - 9:03 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
12h 31m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 6:52 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
13h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Austin Bergstrom
$665United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Houston to Columbia flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Houston to Columbia?

Round-trip flights from Houston to Columbia typically range from $355 to $502. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $376, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Columbia?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Columbia. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 47% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Columbia?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Columbia at $324 round-trip.
•August ($536) and July ($493) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 65% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Houston to Columbia flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$221
Beat the crowds with an average 49% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 64% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Columbia

When to book flights from Houston to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to Columbia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Houston to Columbia flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Houston to Columbia?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Houston to Columbia.

  • How long is a flight from Houston to Columbia?

    A nonstop flight from Houston to Columbia takes 00m, covering 883 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Houston to Columbia?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Houston to Columbia flight?

    Round-trip flights from Houston to Columbia range from $355 to $502, with an average of $407 over the past 12 months. Anything below $355 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Houston to Columbia changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $376 to $1,397. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Houston to Columbia looking right now?

    One-way fares from Houston to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $280, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?

    Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Avis

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Houston to Columbia?

    Flights from Houston to Columbia may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Houston to Columbia pass through?

    One-stop flights from Houston to Columbia most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 70% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Houston to Columbia?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Houston to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $370 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $602, a difference of $232.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Houston to Columbia?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 42m, compared with 5h 21m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 55m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Houston and Columbia?

    Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Houston (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Houston to Columbia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $370, about $232 less than Sunday fares (39% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Houston to Columbia trip for January. Fares historically average $324 round-trip in that month - typically $212 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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