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$238+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CAE
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Wed 7/8
Wed 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Hobby to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 8, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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
-
CAE
1 stop5h 59m
Delta
Wed 7/156:01 pm
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop4h 50m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 10/195:40 am
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop4h 46m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$318
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.
Thu 8/136:00 am
HOU
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CAE
1 stop6h 14m
Delta
Tue 8/186:08 pm
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop4h 57m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 6/206:03 am
HOU
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CAE
1 stop5h 59m
Delta
Sat 6/276:00 am
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop4h 33m
Delta
Deal found 6/6$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 6/236:03 am
HOU
-
CAE
1 stop4h 15m
Delta
Mon 7/133:51 pm
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop7h 00m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$371
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 6/206:03 am
HOU
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CAE
1 stop5h 59m
Delta
Tue 6/233:54 pm
CAE
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HOU
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Deal found 6/6$386
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 6/1010:09 am
HOU
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CAE
1 stop4h 00m
Delta
Sun 6/145:35 am
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop4h 39m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 6/111:10 pm
HOU
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CAE
1 stop4h 41m
Delta
Tue 6/163:54 pm
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$415
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.
Thu 6/116:03 am
HOU
-
CAE
1 stop5h 59m
Delta
Sun 6/145:35 am
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop4h 39m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$417
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 6/125:08 pm
HOU
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CAE
1 stop5h 38m
Delta
Mon 6/153:54 pm
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Deal found 6/5$427

Find flight deals from Hobby to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$303
(Delta)

One-way from

$238
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

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

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby 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 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/10

6:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/19

5:40 am-9:26 am

1 stop4h 46m

$318

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Tue 11/10

1:00 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop3h 57m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/15

5:40 am-9:26 am

1 stop4h 46m

$323

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/18

6:08 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$323

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

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Tue 6/23

6:03 am-11:18 am

1 stop4h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 7/13

3:51 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$371

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/20

6:03 am-1:02 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/23

3:54 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$386

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Thu 6/25

6:03 am-1:02 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/28

6:00 am-9:14 am

1 stop4h 14m

$451
Quickest round-trip

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Tue 6/30

6:03 am-10:56 am

1 stop3h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 7/3

6:01 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$451
Cheapest one-way

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Tue 6/30

6:03 am-1:23 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$238
Quickest one-way

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Tue 6/23

6:03 am-11:18 am

1 stop4h 15m

$300

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/5

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Compare providers for flights from Hobby to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to Columbia in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston Hobby Airport-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Columbia

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia (average of $327). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $653). 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 Hobby Airport 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 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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 Hobby 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 Hobby?

    Located just 6.5 mi from the city center, Columbia Metropolitan is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbia from Houston Hobby. Booking flights from Houston Hobby to Metropolitan (CAE) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Houston Hobby from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia?

    Delta can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia in just under 5h 27m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Houston Hobby Airport and Columbia is about 881 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 $253 round trip. American Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hobby to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hobby to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hobby to Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hobby to Columbia.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Columbia?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia (average of $327). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $653). 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 Hobby to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 June 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$253Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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