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$201+ Cheap flights from Houston to Columbia, MO (COU)

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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — COU
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
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 April 2, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:02 am
IAH
-
COU
1 stop5h 12m
American Airlines
Tue 6/27:16 am
COU
-
IAH
1 stop6h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:18 pm
HOU
-
COU
1 stop6h 35m
American Airlines
Sat 4/185:21 pm
COU
-
HOU
1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:03 am
HOU
-
COU
1 stop5h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 6/211:44 am
COU
-
HOU
1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$346
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/55:00 am
IAH
-
COU
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Sat 6/137:39 pm
COU
-
IAH
1 stop4h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 10/2712:40 pm
IAH
-
COU
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 10/313:16 pm
COU
-
IAH
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$492
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/56:03 am
HOU
-
COU
1 stop5h 11m
American Airlines
Sat 6/135:19 pm
COU
-
HOU
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$493
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2912:48 pm
IAH
-
COU
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 5/23:10 pm
COU
-
IAH
1 stop5h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/1$509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/273:06 pm
IAH
-
COU
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Thu 7/307:39 pm
COU
-
IAH
1 stop4h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$546
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/279:36 am
HOU
-
COU
1 stop7h 11m
American Airlines
Thu 7/305:19 pm
COU
-
HOU
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$546
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sun 4/126:01 am
HOU
-
COU
1 stop5h 34m
American Airlines
Thu 4/165:21 pm
COU
-
HOU
1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/28$716

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 (COU). 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 April 2, 2026.

Round-trip from

$287
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$201
(Kiwi.com)
From Houston to Columbia Regional
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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 April 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Columbia that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonColumbia

IAH - COU

IAHCOU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/28

6:02 am-11:14 am

1 stop5h 12m

Columbia Regional

Tue 6/2

7:16 am-2:12 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$287

HoustonColumbia

HOU - COU

HOUCOU

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/14

9:57 am-4:51 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Columbia Regional

Sat 4/18

5:21 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$328

HoustonColumbia

HOU - COU

HOUCOU

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/28

6:03 am-11:14 am

1 stop5h 11m

Columbia Regional

Tue 6/2

11:44 am-6:10 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$346

HoustonColumbia

IAH - COU

IAHCOU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/5

5:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop6h 14m

Columbia Regional

Sat 6/13

7:39 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$359

HoustonColumbia

HOU - COU

HOUCOU

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/5

6:03 am-11:14 am

1 stop5h 11m

Columbia Regional

Sat 6/13

5:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$493

HoustonColumbia

IAH - COU

IAHCOU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/29

12:48 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Columbia Regional

Sat 5/2

11:30 am-5:16 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$511
Quickest round-trip

HoustonColumbia

IAH - COU

IAHCOU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 7/27

7:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop4h 14m

Columbia Regional

Thu 7/30

7:39 pm-12:07 am

1 stop4h 28m

$546

HoustonColumbia

HOU - COU

HOUCOU

Houston Hobby

Mon 7/27

9:36 am-4:47 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Columbia Regional

Thu 7/30

5:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$546
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

HoustonColumbia

IAH - COU

IAHCOU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/24

7:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop4h 17m

$273

HoustonColumbia

IAH - COU

IAHCOU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/2

5:04 am-10:48 am

1 stop5h 44m

$273

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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 April 2, 2026.
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
7.1
Good
11,549 reviews

Overall

7.1

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

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
7.1
Good
11,549 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,549 reviews

Overall

7.1

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

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

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?

    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 5h 12m. Fly via American Airlines or United 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 $278.

  • 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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Top airline flying from Houston to Columbia

Discover the top airline 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 April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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