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Among airlines operating Houston to Columbia flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Houston and 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 Regional (COU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $378 round-trip, compared to $525 via a layover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Connecting flights from Houston to Columbia most commonly pass through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 94% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Houston to Columbia route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $389 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $623, a difference of $234. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Columbia:

• Earliest: departs at 2:30 pm and lands at 4:29 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:30 pm and lands at 4:29 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Columbia takes 1h 59m, covering 651 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $308 to $1,016. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $216, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 32m, compared with 5h 58m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Round-trip flights from Houston to Columbia range from $396 to $616, with an average of $515 over the past 12 months. Anything below $396 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Houston to Columbia route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.