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Cheap flights from Columbia (COU) to Houston from $418

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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (COU) to Houston (HO1). 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 26, 2024.

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January

Average price

$442

Round-trip from

$238
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbia, Missouri to Houston?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Wednesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in September. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Houston. Flights to Houston from Columbia, Missouri in January are about $481 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $142.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Houston (COU - IAH)?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 3% on flights from Columbia, Missouri to Houston by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Columbia to Houston

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Columbia and Houston. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Sat 6/15:53 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/44:59 pmIAH - COU
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$430
Sat 6/15:53 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/47:01 amIAH - COU
2 stops7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$433
Sat 6/112:53 pmCOU - IAH
2 stops8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/47:01 amIAH - COU
2 stops7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$438
Sat 6/112:13 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/36:30 amIAH - COU
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$450
Sat 6/13:04 pmCOU - IAH
2 stops7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/310:42 amIAH - COU
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$455
Thu 10/36:07 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/78:08 pmIAH - COU
1 stop15h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$467
Thu 10/39:44 amCOU - IAH
2 stops8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/78:08 pmIAH - COU
1 stop15h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$472
Thu 5/235:53 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/276:30 amIAH - COU
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$480
Thu 5/235:53 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:00 amIAH - COU
2 stops6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$485

Cheap Columbia to Houston flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbia to Houston specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Prices were last updated on April 26, 2024.
Thu 5/235:53 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/276:30 amIAH - COU
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$480
Thu 5/235:53 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:00 amIAH - COU
2 stops6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$485
Tue 5/1412:13 pmCOU - HOU
1 stop11h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/154:22 pmHOU - COU
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$693
Tue 5/1412:13 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/154:29 pmIAH - COU
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$693
Tue 5/1412:13 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/157:01 amIAH - COU
2 stops7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$696
Thu 5/2312:13 pmCOU - HOU
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/276:23 pmHOU - COU
1 stop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$705
Tue 5/77:10 amCOU - HOU
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/114:22 pmHOU - COU
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$730
Tue 5/75:53 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/117:45 amIAH - COU
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$730
Tue 5/75:53 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/119:53 amIAH - COU
2 stops11h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$733

Columbia to Houston 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbia and Houston in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Sat 6/112:13 pmCOU - HOU
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/412:22 pmHOU - COU
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$430
Sat 6/15:53 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/44:59 pmIAH - COU
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$430
Sat 6/15:53 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/47:01 amIAH - COU
2 stops7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$433
Sat 6/112:53 pmCOU - IAH
2 stops8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/47:01 amIAH - COU
2 stops7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$438
Sat 6/15:53 pmCOU - HOU
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/36:00 amHOU - COU
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$450
Sat 6/112:13 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/36:30 amIAH - COU
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$450
Sat 6/13:04 pmCOU - IAH
2 stops7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/310:42 amIAH - COU
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$455
Thu 10/36:07 pmCOU - HOU
1 stop3h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/78:22 pmHOU - COU
1 stop15h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$467
Thu 10/36:07 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/78:08 pmIAH - COU
1 stop15h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$467

One-way flights to Houston from Columbia

Search for one-way flight options from Columbia to Houston. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Wed 5/155:53 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop14h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$418
Wed 5/155:53 pmCOU - HOU
1 stop15h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$440
Wed 5/1512:53 pmCOU - HOU
2 stops7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$470
Wed 5/153:04 pmCOU - IAH
2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$470
Wed 5/85:53 pmCOU - HOU
1 stop15h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$507
Wed 5/85:53 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop17h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$507
Wed 5/83:04 pmCOU - IAH
2 stops7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$532
Wed 5/812:53 pmCOU - HOU
2 stops7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$545

Find flights from Columbia to Houston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Houston 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 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.

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Budget

$430 - $467

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Depart

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Price

Columbia RegionalHouston Hobby

COU - HOU

COUHOU

Columbia Regional

Sat 6/1

1 stop5h 40m

Houston Hobby

Tue 6/4

1 stop4h 57m

$430

Columbia RegionalHouston George Bush Intcntl

COU - IAH

COUIAH

Columbia Regional

Sat 6/1

1 stop5h 53m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/4

1 stop4h 40m

$430

Columbia RegionalHouston George Bush Intcntl

COU - IAH

COUIAH

Columbia Regional

Sat 6/1

1 stop4h 33m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/4

2 stops7h 38m

$433

Columbia RegionalHouston George Bush Intcntl

COU - IAH

COUIAH

Columbia Regional

Sat 6/1

2 stops8h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/4

2 stops7h 38m

$438

Columbia RegionalHouston Hobby

COU - HOU

COUHOU

Columbia Regional

Sat 6/1

1 stop6h 02m

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/3

1 stop6h 23m

$450

Columbia RegionalHouston George Bush Intcntl

COU - IAH

COUIAH

Columbia Regional

Sat 6/1

1 stop5h 31m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/3

1 stop5h 13m

$450

Columbia RegionalHouston George Bush Intcntl

COU - IAH

COUIAH

Columbia Regional

Sat 6/1

2 stops7h 22m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/3

1 stop6h 37m

$455

Columbia RegionalHouston Hobby

COU - HOU

COUHOU

Columbia Regional

Thu 10/3

1 stop3h 38m

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/7

1 stop15h 43m

$467

Columbia RegionalHouston George Bush Intcntl

COU - IAH

COUIAH

Columbia Regional

Thu 10/3

1 stop5h 28m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/7

1 stop15h 57m

$467

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbia to Houston. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbia, Missouri to Houston flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Houston by month

Plan your trip from Columbia to Houston by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Columbia to Houston is currently $486 while a round-trip flight costs $447. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Houston (average of $239). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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.

January

$272

February

$274

March

$341

April

$288

May

$288

June

$330

July

$312

August

$257

September

$239

October

$264

November

$279

December

$278

Temperature and rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

IAH

Temperature

53.6 - 84.2 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated April 26, 2024.
American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,889 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Allow you to take your carry on with you on the plane. It was a full flight and I had to check my bag. As we boarded, a few people who came after me were able to take their bags on the plane.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,889 reviews
American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,889 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Allow you to take your carry on with you on the plane. It was a full flight and I had to check my bag. As we boarded, a few people who came after me were able to take their bags on the plane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to Houston. 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 from for flights from Columbia to Houston?

    If you book a flight to Houston from Columbia, you will be flying from 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 Columbia Regional to Houston per day from 1 airline.

  • Can I find flights from Columbia, Missouri to Houston for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbia, Missouri to Houston for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $430, but on average you can expect to pay $535.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Houston round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $430, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbia, Missouri to Houston.. Users have found that American Airlines is 10% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does COU to IAH mean?

    COU stands for Columbia Regional Airport, while IAH stands for Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), College Station Easterwood Field Airport (CLL), Beaumont Jefferson County Airport (BPT).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Houston that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbia to Houston flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Columbia to Houston with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Columbia to Houston flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Houston that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Columbia to Houston offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Columbia to Houston?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Columbia to Houston flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Columbia, Missouri to Houston flight deals updated?

    The Columbia, Missouri to Houston flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/25.

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Top airline flying from Columbia to Houston

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American AirlinesCheapest$330Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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