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$314+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO (COU) to Houston

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — HOU
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (COU) to Houston (HO1). 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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$314
(American Airlines)

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$582
From Columbia Regional to Houston
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/107:06 amCOU - HOU
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/175:00 amHOU - COU
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 6/2712:26 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/15:00 amIAH - COU
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$389

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Houston 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 March 28, 2025.
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ColumbiaHouston

COU - HOU

COUHOU

Columbia Regional

Sat 5/10

7:06 am-1:58 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/17

5:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop6h 41m

$314

ColumbiaHouston

COU - IAH

COUIAH

Columbia Regional

Fri 6/27

12:26 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 7/1

5:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 56m

$389

ColumbiaHouston

COU - IAH

COUIAH

Columbia Regional

Sun 6/1

5:58 pm-8:10 am

1 stop14h 12m

$446

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Deals found on 3/26

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

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbia, Missouri to Houston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 6% on airfare.

Rainfall in Houston by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PIT - DFW

Due to gate changes,we nearly missed our flight. The gate agent reassigned our seats and would NOT give us our assigned seats,but she did honor that same request to the man who arrived after us. Her rudeness and difficulty was not appropriate.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PIT - DFW

Due to gate changes,we nearly missed our flight. The gate agent reassigned our seats and would NOT give us our assigned seats,but she did honor that same request to the man who arrived after us. Her rudeness and difficulty was not appropriate.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Houston from Columbia, you will be flying from Columbia Regional, which is the city’s only airport. Columbia Regional (COU) is located 11.1 mi from the center of Columbia. There are 0 flights from Columbia Regional to Houston per day from 1 airline.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Houston round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $314, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbia, Missouri to Houston.. Users have found that American Airlines is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Houston 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 Columbia, Missouri to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 airline flying from Columbia to Houston

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Columbia to Houston. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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