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$278+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO (COU) to Houston

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — HOU
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$360
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$278
(United Airlines)
From Columbia Regional to Houston
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/107:49 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop16h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/1310:52 amIAH - COU
1 stop10h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/35:16 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop16h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/66:00 amIAH - COU
1 stop13h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Tue 9/164:23 pmCOU - HOU
1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/206:44 pmHOU - COU
1 stop4h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$436
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Tue 9/165:14 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/206:01 amIAH - COU
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/32:52 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/67:30 amIAH - COU
2 stops13h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$514
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/312:28 pmCOU - HOU
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/64:41 pmHOU - COU
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/108:00 amCOU - IAH
2 stops9h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/138:15 amIAH - COU
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$863
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 9/297:24 amCOU - HOU
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/36:44 pmHOU - COU
1 stop4h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,010

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Houston that are best for you.

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Columbia

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaHouston

COU - IAH

COUIAH

Columbia Regional

Fri 10/10

7:49 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop16h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/13

10:52 am-9:31 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$360

ColumbiaHouston

COU - HOU

COUHOU

Columbia Regional

Tue 9/30

12:28 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/4

10:15 am-3:53 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$366

ColumbiaHouston

COU - IAH

COUIAH

Columbia Regional

Fri 10/3

5:16 pm-9:44 am

1 stop16h 28m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/6

6:00 am-7:19 pm

1 stop13h 19m

$387

ColumbiaHouston

COU - IAH

COUIAH

Columbia Regional

Fri 10/3

2:52 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/6

7:30 am-9:27 pm

2 stops13h 57m

$514

ColumbiaHouston

COU - HOU

COUHOU

Columbia Regional

Fri 10/10

5:28 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/13

2:26 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$538

ColumbiaHouston

COU - HOU

COUHOU

Columbia Regional

Fri 10/3

12:28 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/6

4:41 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$538

ColumbiaHouston

COU - IAH

COUIAH

Columbia Regional

Fri 10/10

8:00 am-5:32 pm

2 stops9h 32m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/13

8:15 am-2:17 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$863

ColumbiaHouston

COU - HOU

COUHOU

Columbia Regional

Mon 9/29

7:24 am-2:03 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Houston Hobby

Fri 10/3

6:44 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$1,010

ColumbiaHouston

COU - IAH

COUIAH

Columbia Regional

Fri 10/3

9:01 am-8:24 am

1 stop23h 23m

$278

ColumbiaHouston

COU - HOU

COUHOU

Columbia Regional

Fri 10/3

4:23 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop3h 48m

$505

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Deals found on 9/13

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

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbia, Missouri to Houston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 6% on airfare.

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 September 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Columbia to Houston. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PIT - DFW

Due to gate changes,we nearly missed our flight. The gate agent reassigned our seats and would NOT give us our assigned seats,but she did honor that same request to the man who arrived after us. Her rudeness and difficulty was not appropriate.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PIT - DFW

Due to gate changes,we nearly missed our flight. The gate agent reassigned our seats and would NOT give us our assigned seats,but she did honor that same request to the man who arrived after us. Her rudeness and difficulty was not appropriate.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to Houston?

    Departing from Columbia, Missouri to Houston will take you 5h 52m. The distance between Columbia, Missouri and Houston is about 635 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    American Airlines, at $196, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbia, Missouri to Houston..

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 airline flying from Columbia to Houston

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Columbia to Houston. 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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