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Cheapest round-trip
$333
Typical prices: $338-$490
Delta
Sat 10/20Wed 10/24
HOU - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$277
Typical prices: $175-$319
Delta
Tue 10/30
HOU - 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 • 2% average savings
HOU - CAE
Most popular
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 19% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Cheapest • Avg $234 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 4h 41m (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

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
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3:09 pm - 8:10 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:11 pm - 11:03 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$333Delta
Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:22 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:18 pm - 10:57 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
6h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$333American Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
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2:22 pm - 8:10 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:00 pm - 8:02 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
7h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$333Delta
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
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9:40 am - 4:26 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:59 pm - 9:37 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
4h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$333Delta
Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20
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7:00 am - 1:22 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:28 pm - 10:04 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
7h 36m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$333American Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20
American Airlines Logo
9:53 am - 3:38 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:28 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
6h 28m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$333American Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 1:15 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:40 am - 10:59 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
6h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$333Delta
Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19
United Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 2:26 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 06m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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10:23 am - 8:38 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
23h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Orlando
$612United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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7:20 am - 4:56 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
8h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:12 am - 3:12 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
6h 00m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$630United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
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8:21 am - 4:57 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 6:49 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
13h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Austin Bergstrom
$636United 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 start at $333. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $338 to $490. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $333 on Delta.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Columbia, it is 4% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 50% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Columbia?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Columbia at $324 round-trip.
•October ($653) and July ($493) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 101% 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

$277
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Houston Hobby 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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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).

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Columbia:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • 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) - 71% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 1% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Houston to Columbia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 36%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $386 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $602: a $216 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Houston to Columbia?

    A nonstop flight from Houston to Columbia takes 0h 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.

  • 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 $333 to $1,106. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $369, which is 28% above the typical average for this route.

  • 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 41m, compared with 5h 30m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 58m 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.

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

    Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Avis

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

    Round-trip flights from Houston to Columbia range from $338 to $490, with an average of $399 over the past 12 months. Anything below $338 counts as a good deal.

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 can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $386 - about $216 less than Sunday (36% 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 $329 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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