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Cheapest round-trip
$376
Typical prices: $354-$493
Delta
Tue 12/4Wed 12/5
HOU - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$328
Typical prices: $189-$314
American Airlines
Sat 11/17
HOU - CAE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Columbia. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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January
Cheapest • 32% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $353 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 5h 01m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Columbia (HOU-CAE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Hobby 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 23 - Tue, Dec 29
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6:00 am - 2:05 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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8:00 am - 2:15 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-HOU Houston Hobby
7h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$379Delta
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
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21
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6:00 am - 11:08 amHOU  Houston Hobby-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:04 pm - 11:21 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$399Delta
Sun, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 30
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6:00 am - 1:14 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:35 am - 9:32 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-HOU Houston Hobby
4h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$399Delta
Fri, Dec 25 - Tue, Dec 29
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6:00 am - 1:26 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:56 am - 2:15 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-HOU Houston Hobby
4h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$402Delta
Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 29
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5:00 pm - 1:26 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
19h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:56 am - 2:15 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-HOU Houston Hobby
4h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$411Delta
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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6:00 am - 1:20 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:30 am - 1:37 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-HOU Houston Hobby
7h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$433American Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
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9:58 am - 4:30 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:30 am - 1:37 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-HOU Houston Hobby
7h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$433American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia typically range from $354 to $493. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $376, on Delta.

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Key details for Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$328
Beat the crowds with an average 81% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 93% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia

When to book flights from Hobby to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport to Columbia?

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

  • How long is a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia?

    A nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia takes 00m, covering 881 miles.

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

    Round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia range from $354 to $493, with an average of $414 over the past 12 months. Anything below $354 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Houston Hobby Airport 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 $974. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $436, which is 56% above 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 Hobby Airport to Columbia?

    Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia usually depart from Houston Hobby (HOU) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

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

    Connecting flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia most commonly pass through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 88% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 12% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $308 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $641, a difference of $333.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 01m, compared with 5h 27m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Houston Hobby Airport and Columbia?

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

Your guide to booking Houston Hobby Airport 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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $308, about $333 less than Sunday fares (52% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia trip for January. Fares historically average $283 round-trip in that month - typically $370 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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