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$174+ Cheap flights from Houston to Columbia (CAE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CAE
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Columbia (CAE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$174
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$343
From Houston to Columbia Metropolitan
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/56:19 pmIAH - CAE
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/85:25 amCAE - IAH
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/199:08 amHOU - CAE
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/261:45 pmCAE - HOU
2 stops6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1910:41 amHOU - CAE
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Wed 3/265:40 amCAE - HOU
1 stop4h 56mDelta
Deal found 2/20$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/142:05 pmIAH - CAE
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Tue 3/185:40 amCAE - IAH
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Deal found 2/20$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/197:20 amIAH - CAE
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/217:30 pmCAE - IAH
2 stops24h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$572

Find flights from Houston to Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Houston

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonColumbia

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/5

6:19 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/8

5:25 am-9:24 am

1 stop4h 59m

$249

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/19

9:08 am-3:39 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 3/26

1:45 pm-7:43 pm

2 stops6h 58m

$254

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/19

10:41 am-6:34 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 3/26

5:40 am-9:36 am

1 stop4h 56m

$299

HoustonColumbia

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/14

2:05 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/18

5:40 am-8:45 am

1 stop4h 05m

$299

HoustonColumbia

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/19

7:20 am-4:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 3/21

7:30 pm-6:57 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$572

HoustonColumbia

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/17

6:28 pm-12:13 am

1 stop4h 45m

$174

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/21

2:22 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$194

HoustonColumbia

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/17

8:01 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops19h 54m

$364

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Deals found on 2/20

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Houston to Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Houston to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to Columbia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbia. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Columbia, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Houston?

    For a flight from Houston to Columbia, you will be flying into Metropolitan. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is just 6.5 mi from the center of the city. Metropolitan is the only Columbia airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Houston per day. 3 airlines have flights to Columbia Metropolitan from Houston on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Columbia round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbia, with prices starting at $249. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $299 and $572, respectively. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Houston to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Houston to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$242Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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