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$169+ 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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CAE
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$169
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$360
From Houston Hobby to Columbia Metropolitan
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 10/56:00 amHOU - CAE
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Wed 10/85:45 amCAE - HOU
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 9/16$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/34:28 pmHOU - CAE
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/57:20 pmCAE - HOU
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$378
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 9/196:37 pmHOU - CAE
1 stop4h 00mDelta
Mon 9/225:40 amCAE - HOU
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 9/17$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 9/196:37 pmHOU - CAE
1 stop4h 00mDelta
Tue 9/305:40 amCAE - HOU
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 9/17$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/306:00 amHOU - CAE
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Sat 10/45:40 amCAE - HOU
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 9/15$424
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/306:37 pmHOU - CAE
1 stop4h 00mDelta
Tue 10/285:32 pmCAE - HOU
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 9/16$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/256:00 amHOU - CAE
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/287:00 amCAE - HOU
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$490
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/209:05 amHOU - CAE
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/226:59 pmCAE - HOU
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$497
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/242:22 pmHOU - CAE
1 stop3h 40mDelta
Sun 10/265:45 amCAE - HOU
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 9/15$517

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia that are best for you.

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Hobby

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/5

6:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 10/8

5:45 am-9:18 am

1 stop4h 33m

$344

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Fri 10/3

4:28 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/5

7:20 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$378

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Mon 9/29

1:13 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/2

1:22 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$389

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/4

5:40 am-9:49 am

1 stop5h 09m

$424

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/30

6:37 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/28

5:32 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$459

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/28

7:00 am-1:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$490

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Thu 11/20

9:05 am-6:19 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/22

6:59 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$497

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Fri 10/24

2:22 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/26

5:45 am-9:18 am

1 stop4h 33m

$517

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Fri 10/17

6:44 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/19

7:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$578

HoustonColumbia

HOU - CAE

HOUCAE

Houston Hobby

Fri 10/24

2:22 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/27

5:32 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$578

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Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Columbia

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

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 September 17, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 and American Airlines can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia in just under 5h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15m. The distance between Houston Hobby Airport and Columbia is about 881 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Columbia, with prices starting at $242. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $248 round trip. Delta is currently priced 30% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$242Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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