Cheap flights from Houston to Columbia (CAE) from $97

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/21. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
IAH — CAE
sep. 26 — oct. 31

How to find the cheapest flight from Houston to Columbia (CAE)

All the information you need to plan the best HO1 to CAE flight in 2023: compare Houston to Columbia flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Columbia.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$363

One-way from

$310
High demand for flights, 43% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 28% potential price drop
From Houston to Columbia Metropolitan
One-way flight from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan

IAH - CAE

Price

$363 - $557

CAE

Temperature

44.6 - 82.4 °F

CAE

Rainfall

2.6 - 5.5 inches

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Columbia?

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Columbia from Houston. Users have commonly found prices around $483 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $338. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in April.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Columbia (IAH - CAE)?

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

Cheap Delta flights from Houston to Columbia

Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Delta flights heading from Houston to Columbia. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Houston to Columbia

Some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Houston to Columbia. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.

Cheap Houston to Columbia flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for Houston to CAE flights for September, October
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Houston to Columbia in 2023. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.

Houston to Columbia 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Columbia from Houston found for this year
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One-way flights to Columbia from Houston

The cheapest one-way flights from Houston to Columbia
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$194 - $301

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Price

Houston George Bush IntcntlColumbia Metropolitan

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 11/1

1 stop7h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 11/29

1 stop4h 45m

Houston HobbyColumbia Metropolitan

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

mié. 11/1

1 stop6h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 11/29

1 stop5h 31m

Houston George Bush IntcntlColumbia Metropolitan

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 10/28

1 stop5h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 10/29

1 stop3h 55m

Houston George Bush IntcntlColumbia Metropolitan

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 11/1

1 stop4h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 11/29

2 stops7h 24m

Houston HobbyColumbia Metropolitan

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

mié. 11/1

1 stop6h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 11/29

2 stops7h 42m

Houston George Bush IntcntlColumbia Metropolitan

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 11/1

2 stops7h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 11/29

2 stops8h 01m

Houston George Bush IntcntlColumbia Metropolitan

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 10/28

2 stops7h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 10/29

1 stop5h 06m

Houston George Bush IntcntlColumbia Metropolitan

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 10/14

1 stop4h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 10/16

1 stop5h 11m

Houston George Bush IntcntlColumbia Metropolitan

IAH - CAE

IAHCAE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 11/1

1 stop3h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

vie. 11/3

1 stop3h 55m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Columbia, such as Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

WestJet
7.2
Good
918 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Houston to Columbia flights.

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.

Can I find flights from Houston to Columbia for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Houston to Columbia for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $194, but on average you can expect to pay $283.

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 $194. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $197 round trip. These flights start at 59% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Columbia one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to Columbia are American Airlines ($97), Delta ($99), and United Airlines ($243).

What does IAH to CAE mean?

IAH and CAE are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. IAH to CAE refers to a flight route from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), College Station Easterwood Field Airport (CLL), Beaumont Jefferson County Airport (BPT) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Other flights to Columbia

Top 2 airlines flying from Houston to Columbia

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Houston to Columbia choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$258Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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