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$238+ 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 6/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CAE
Jul 4 — Jul 111
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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 June 4, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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.
Sat 7/116:00 am
HOU
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CAE
1 stop4h 14m
Delta
Wed 7/155:35 am
CAE
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HOU
1 stop5h 10m
Delta
Deal found 5/31$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 7/17:02 am
IAH
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CAE
1 stop7h 07m
Delta
Sat 7/45:51 pm
CAE
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IAH
1 stop4h 43m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Sat 10/107:15 am
IAH
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CAE
1 stop4h 12m
Delta
Mon 10/192:59 pm
CAE
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IAH
1 stop7h 11m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 7/110:09 am
HOU
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CAE
1 stop6h 03m
Delta
Tue 7/75:35 am
CAE
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HOU
1 stop5h 10m
Delta
Deal found 6/2$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 8/286:00 am
HOU
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CAE
1 stop4h 09m
Delta
Sun 8/306:08 pm
CAE
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HOU
1 stop4h 57m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Sat 6/275:17 pm
IAH
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CAE
1 stop5h 33m
Delta
Fri 7/36:01 pm
CAE
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IAH
1 stop6h 55m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Tue 6/307:02 am
IAH
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CAE
1 stop5h 00m
Delta
Sat 7/45:51 pm
CAE
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IAH
1 stop7h 05m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$331
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Sat 10/106:00 am
HOU
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CAE
1 stop5h 27m
Delta
Mon 10/195:10 pm
CAE
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HOU
1 stop5h 33m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 6/266:37 pm
IAH
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CAE
1 stop4h 09m
Delta
Sat 7/45:51 pm
CAE
-
IAH
1 stop4h 43m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 6/258:05 am
IAH
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CAE
1 stop3h 57m
Delta
Mon 6/296:01 pm
CAE
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IAH
1 stop6h 55m
Delta
Deal found 6/2$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Sat 6/208:05 am
IAH
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CAE
1 stop3h 57m
Delta
Wed 6/246:01 pm
CAE
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IAH
1 stop6h 55m
Delta
Deal found 6/1$338
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Tue 6/307:02 am
IAH
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CAE
1 stop5h 00m
Delta
Fri 7/36:01 pm
CAE
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IAH
1 stop6h 55m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$341

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 June 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$303
(Delta)

One-way from

$238
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$392
From Houston to Columbia Metropolitan
One-way flight from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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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 June 4, 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

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Sat 7/11

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop4h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/15

5:35 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 10m

$303

HoustonColumbia

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/10

5:55 am-11:18 am

1 stop4h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/19

2:59 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$313

HoustonColumbia

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/28

7:02 am-3:09 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 7/4

6:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop6h 18m

$313

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/1

10:09 am-5:12 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/7

5:35 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 10m

$320

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Fri 8/28

6:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/30

6:08 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$323

HoustonColumbia

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/28

7:02 am-1:02 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 7/3

6:01 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$323

HoustonColumbia

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 6/27

5:17 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/1

6:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop6h 23m

$323

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Fri 7/24

5:17 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/26

5:35 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 10m

$388
Quickest round-trip

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Wed 6/10

10:09 am-3:09 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/14

5:35 am-9:14 am

1 stop4h 39m

$404

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Thu 6/11

6:03 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/14

7:22 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$417

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Columbia

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 $99). Flying from Houston to Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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?

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 June 4, 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.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 $303, Delta can have you in Columbia from Houston in 4h 14m. The distance from Houston to Columbia is about 881 mi.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Columbia, with prices starting at $204. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $248 round trip. These flights start at 48% 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 $99). Flying from Houston to Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$204Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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