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 $249. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $308 round trip. American Airlines is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbia?

Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 194%.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in October. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Columbia. Flights to Columbia from Houston Hobby Airport in January are about $359 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $248.

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.

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

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

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Round-trip from	$249 (American Airlines)
Popular in	October
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Average price	$325

From Houston Hobby to Columbia Metropolitan

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Thu 8/218:51 amHOU - CAE

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Sat 8/303:23 pmCAE - HOU

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$249

Fri 7/44:18 pmHOU - CAE

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$308

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Thu 8/218:51 amHOU - CAE

1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/303:23 pmCAE - HOU

1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/28

$249

Fri 7/44:18 pmHOU - CAE

1 stop6h 39mDelta

Sat 7/55:40 amCAE - HOU

1 stop4h 35mDelta

Deal found 6/29

$308

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Fri 7/44:18 pmHOU - CAE

1 stop6h 39mDelta

Sat 7/55:40 amCAE - HOU

1 stop4h 35mDelta

Deal found 6/29

$308

Sat 7/268:58 amHOU - CAE

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Sat 8/27:34 pmCAE - HOU

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$348

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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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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

7,969 reviews

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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

7,969 reviews

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8.0

Very good

7,969 reviews

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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

7,969 reviews

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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!

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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.
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 $249. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $308 round trip. American Airlines 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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Delta	Cheapest$242	Average$333	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$355	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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