How long is the flight from Houston to Columbia, Missouri?

There are many flights that can get you from Houston to Columbia, Missouri in 7h 38m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Houston and Columbia, Missouri are separated by a distance of 635 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Houston to Columbia, Missouri round-trip from $340.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia, Missouri ranges from 1.9 - 5.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Columbia, Missouri when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, Missouri, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Houston to Columbia, Missouri as you normally would.

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

If you book a flight to Columbia from Houston, you will be flying to 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 Houston to Columbia Regional per day from 1 airline.

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?

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

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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 December 18, 2025.

Thu 12/2512:15 pmIAH - COU

1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/273:19 pmCOU - IAH

2 stops8h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$366

Thu 12/255:40 amHOU - COU

1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/276:05 pmCOU - HOU

1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$473

Thu 12/256:02 pmIAH - COU

1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/2812:09 pmCOU - IAH

1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$481

Thu 12/254:17 pmHOU - COU

1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/286:05 pmCOU - HOU

1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$481

Best flights from Houston to Columbia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Houston to Columbia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Thu 1/112:50 pmIAH - COU

1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/28:05 amCOU - IAH

1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$435

Fri 2/68:00 amIAH - COU

1 stop13h 10mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/96:00 amCOU - IAH

1 stop16h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$437

Thu 1/15:40 amHOU - COU

1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/26:50 amCOU - HOU

1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$481

Fri 1/96:20 amIAH - COU

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1011:17 amCOU - IAH

1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$493

Thu 1/17:26 amIAH - COU

1 stop4h 13mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/27:35 amCOU - IAH

2 stops8h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$487

Thu 1/812:40 pmIAH - COU

1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/123:10 pmCOU - IAH

1 stop17h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$502

Fri 1/25:40 amHOU - COU

1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/65:07 pmCOU - HOU

1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$527

Last-minute flights from Houston to Columbia
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Thu 12/2512:15 pmIAH - COU

1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/273:19 pmCOU - IAH

2 stops8h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$366

Thu 12/255:40 amHOU - COU

1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/276:05 pmCOU - HOU

1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$473

Thu 12/256:02 pmIAH - COU

1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/2812:09 pmCOU - IAH

1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$481

Thu 12/255:40 amHOU - COU

1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/286:05 pmCOU - HOU

1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$481

Thu 1/112:50 pmIAH - COU

1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/28:05 amCOU - IAH

1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$435

Fri 1/25:40 amHOU - COU

1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/65:07 pmCOU - HOU

1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$527

Thu 1/88:23 amIAH - COU

1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/123:10 pmCOU - IAH

1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$502

Fri 1/95:00 amIAH - COU

1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1011:17 amCOU - IAH

1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$493

One-way flights from Houston to Columbia
Search for one-way flight options from Houston to Columbia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Tue 12/238:15 amIAH - COU

1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$384

Tue 12/236:00 amIAH - COU

1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$446

Tue 12/235:40 amHOU - COU

1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$446

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One-way from	$384 (United Airlines)

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HoustonColumbia

IAH - COU

IAHCOU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/1

12:50 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Columbia Regional

Fri 1/2

8:05 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$435

HoustonColumbia

IAH - COU

IAHCOU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/6

8:00 am-9:10 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Columbia Regional

Mon 2/9

6:00 am-10:42 pm

1 stop16h 42m

$437

HoustonColumbia

HOU - COU

HOUCOU

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/1

5:40 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 59m

Columbia Regional

Fri 1/2

6:50 am-11:39 am

1 stop4h 49m

$481

HoustonColumbia

IAH - COU

IAHCOU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/1

7:26 am-11:39 am

1 stop4h 13m

Columbia Regional

Fri 1/2

7:35 am-3:40 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$487

HoustonColumbia

IAH - COU

IAHCOU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/9

6:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Columbia Regional

Sat 1/10

11:17 am-7:57 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$493

HoustonColumbia

IAH - COU

IAHCOU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/8

12:40 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Columbia Regional

Mon 1/12

3:10 pm-8:41 am

1 stop17h 31m

$502

HoustonColumbia

HOU - COU

HOUCOU

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/2

5:40 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 59m

Columbia Regional

Tue 1/6

5:07 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$527

HoustonColumbia

IAH - COU

IAHCOU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/23

9:30 am-2:35 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$384

HoustonColumbia

IAH - COU

IAHCOU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/23

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 39m

$446

HoustonColumbia

HOU - COU

HOUCOU

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/23

5:40 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 59m

$446

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

See what other customers who have flown with 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.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

sheila,Mar 2025

DFW - MSP

We were delayed for 3 hours with no real reason or offer for compensation

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

sheila,Mar 2025

DFW - MSP

We were delayed for 3 hours with no real reason or offer for compensation

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Houston?
If you book a flight to Columbia from Houston, you will be flying to 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 Houston to Columbia Regional per day from 1 airline.
How long is the flight from Houston to Columbia, Missouri?
There are many flights that can get you from Houston to Columbia, Missouri in 7h 38m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Houston and Columbia, Missouri are separated by a distance of 635 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Houston to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Houston to Columbia, Missouri round-trip from $340.
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.

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