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$360+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO (COU) to Houston

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — HOU
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
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 October 30, 2025.

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$360
(American Airlines)
From Columbia Regional to Houston
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/257:46 pmCOU - HOU
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/24:25 pmHOU - COU
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 11/126:32 amCOU - HOU
2 stops9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/166:00 amHOU - COU
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$478
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/206:05 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop14h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/25:00 amIAH - COU
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$511
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/2412:12 pmCOU - HOU
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/16:22 pmHOU - COU
1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$521
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 11/97:46 pmCOU - HOU
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/166:00 amHOU - COU
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$558
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/72:45 pmCOU - HOU
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/166:22 pmHOU - COU
1 stop4h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$578
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/76:17 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/166:08 amIAH - COU
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$578
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 10/309:00 amCOU - IAH
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/318:19 pmIAH - COU
2 stops18h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$683
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/711:41 amCOU - IAH
2 stops8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/91:17 pmIAH - COU
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$697
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/227:46 pmCOU - HOU
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/296:00 amHOU - COU
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$759
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/257:09 amCOU - HOU
1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/254:25 pmHOU - COU
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$823
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 10/305:28 pmCOU - IAH
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/314:47 pmIAH - COU
1 stop18h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$859

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Houston that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

ColumbiaHouston

COU - HOU

COUHOU

Columbia Regional

Tue 11/25

7:46 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/2

4:25 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$360

ColumbiaHouston

COU - IAH

COUIAH

Columbia Regional

Sat 4/4

5:47 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/7

7:58 am-11:44 am

1 stop3h 46m

$384

ColumbiaHouston

COU - IAH

COUIAH

Columbia Regional

Tue 3/10

8:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/14

8:23 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$476

ColumbiaHouston

COU - HOU

COUHOU

Columbia Regional

Wed 11/12

6:32 am-3:54 pm

2 stops9h 22m

Houston Hobby

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

$478

ColumbiaHouston

COU - IAH

COUIAH

Columbia Regional

Sat 12/20

6:05 pm-8:15 am

1 stop14h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/2

5:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop6h 39m

$511

ColumbiaHouston

COU - HOU

COUHOU

Columbia Regional

Mon 11/24

6:32 am-3:54 pm

2 stops9h 22m

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/1

6:22 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$527

ColumbiaHouston

COU - IAH

COUIAH

Columbia Regional

Tue 3/10

4:37 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops7h 03m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/14

6:38 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop3h 39m

$555

ColumbiaHouston

COU - HOU

COUHOU

Columbia Regional

Sun 11/9

7:46 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Houston Hobby

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

$558

ColumbiaHouston

COU - HOU

COUHOU

Columbia Regional

Thu 11/13

5:58 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/17

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

$578

ColumbiaHouston

COU - HOU

COUHOU

Columbia Regional

Fri 11/7

2:45 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Houston Hobby

Sun 11/9

12:15 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$578

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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 in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 26% 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 October 30, 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
11,034 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

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
11,034 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

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 4h 11m. The distance between Columbia, Missouri and Houston is about 657 mi.

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

    American Airlines, at $310, 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.

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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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$310Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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