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$283+ 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CAE
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Columbia

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 July 28, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/196:00 am
IAH
-
CAE
1 stop6h 31m
American Airlines
Tue 9/292:02 pm
CAE
-
IAH
1 stop5h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/911:01 am
HOU
-
CAE
1 stop5h 10m
Delta
Wed 9/1610:05 am
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop4h 13m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/94:18 pm
HOU
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CAE
1 stop4h 51m
American Airlines
Sat 9/122:02 pm
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop5h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 8/276:00 am
IAH
-
CAE
1 stop6h 34m
American Airlines
Sat 8/299:59 am
CAE
-
IAH
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/25:20 pm
HOU
-
CAE
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Sun 9/66:11 am
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop4h 39m
Delta
Deal found 7/24$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 9/1011:01 am
HOU
-
CAE
1 stop5h 10m
Delta
Sun 9/136:00 am
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop5h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/153:57 pm
HOU
-
CAE
1 stop5h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 8/167:51 pm
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop5h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/155:00 am
IAH
-
CAE
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Sun 8/167:00 am
CAE
-
IAH
1 stop7h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$355
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/182:25 pm
HOU
-
CAE
1 stop5h 46m
Delta
Mon 9/215:59 pm
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop5h 40m
Delta
Deal found 7/24$365
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 11/55:40 am
IAH
-
CAE
1 stop6h 35m
Delta
Sun 11/87:19 pm
CAE
-
IAH
1 stop5h 38m
Delta
Deal found 7/24$365
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:00 am
HOU
-
CAE
1 stop4h 09m
Delta
Sun 8/306:50 am
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop6h 26m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/125:41 am
HOU
-
CAE
1 stop6h 53m
American Airlines
Sun 8/167:51 pm
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop5h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$372

Find 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 July 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$313
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$283
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$462
From Houston to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/9

11:01 am-5:11 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/16

10:05 am-1:18 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$325

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/9

4:18 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/12

2:02 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$334

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/2

5:20 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/6

6:11 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 39m

$350

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/10

11:01 am-5:11 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/13

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

$351

HoustonColumbia

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/23

2:09 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/30

5:00 am-9:23 am

1 stop5h 23m

$355

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/18

5:20 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 9/21

7:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

$355

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/27

6:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/30

6:50 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$369

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/4

5:20 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/6

11:55 am-4:25 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$369

HoustonColumbia

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/5

5:35 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/8

7:19 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$369

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/12

5:41 am-1:34 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/16

7:51 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$372

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Houston with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Columbia

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Columbia (average of $316). Flying from Houston to Columbia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $572). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to Columbia?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Houston to Columbia flights typically cost between $276 and $522 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $313 on American Airlines (Sep 19-Sep 29).

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 July 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Houston to Columbia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Stacey-Ann,Aug 2023

IAH - ATL

The staff made boarding as easy as possible. Although it was a full flight, everyone was seated in a timely manner and we arrived early.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Stacey-Ann,Aug 2023

IAH - ATL

The staff made boarding as easy as possible. Although it was a full flight, everyone was seated in a timely manner and we arrived early.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Stacey-Ann,Aug 2023

IAH - ATL

The staff made boarding as easy as possible. Although it was a full flight, everyone was seated in a timely manner and we arrived early.

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. 2 airlines have flights to Columbia Metropolitan from Houston on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Columbia?

    For as low as $334, Delta can have you in Columbia from Houston in 4h 51m. The distance from Houston to Columbia is about 881 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $248. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $248 round trip. These flights start at 41% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Columbia (average of $316). Flying from Houston to Columbia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $572). 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 2 airlines flying from Houston to Columbia

Discover the top 2 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 July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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