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$81+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Houston

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CAE — HOU
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Houston

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 December 23, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/302:37 pmCAE - IAH
1 stop19h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/17:45 pmIAH - CAE
2 stops35h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/242:35 pmCAE - IAH
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/34:30 pmIAH - CAE
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/233:37 pmCAE - HOU
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/2612:09 pmHOU - CAE
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/225:36 pmCAE - IAH
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Fri 12/267:00 amIAH - CAE
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/21$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/307:46 pmCAE - IAH
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/19:26 amIAH - CAE
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$370
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/222:47 pmCAE - IAH
2 stops10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/2610:37 amIAH - CAE
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/237:46 pmCAE - IAH
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/262:53 pmIAH - CAE
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$385
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Thu 12/2510:56 amCAE - HOU
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Fri 12/266:00 amHOU - CAE
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Deal found 12/21$414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Wed 12/245:36 pmCAE - IAH
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Sat 12/276:00 amIAH - CAE
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Deal found 12/22$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/2511:07 amCAE - HOU
2 stops9h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/2612:09 pmHOU - CAE
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/243:37 pmCAE - HOU
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:07 pmHOU - CAE
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/269:05 amCAE - IAH
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/34:30 pmIAH - CAE
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$450

Find flight deals from Columbia to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) 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 December 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$203
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$402
From Columbia Metropolitan to Houston
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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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Houston that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbia

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - IAH

CAEIAH

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/8

6:28 pm-8:40 am

1 stop15h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/10

4:35 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop24h 03m

$203

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - IAH

CAEIAH

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/8

6:28 pm-3:19 pm

2 stops21h 51m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/11

7:45 am-5:38 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$225

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/21

5:30 am-9:37 am

1 stop5h 07m

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/26

1:45 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop3h 43m

$269

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/21

5:30 am-9:37 am

1 stop5h 07m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/25

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop4h 27m

$269

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 4/25

5:47 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop4h 27m

$269

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 4/25

5:47 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/26

1:45 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop3h 43m

$269

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/21

5:30 am-9:37 am

1 stop5h 07m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop4h 27m

$269

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 4/25

12:12 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/27

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop4h 27m

$269

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - IAH

CAEIAH

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 4/23

12:12 pm-3:47 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/29

7:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$269

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - IAH

CAEIAH

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/22

5:47 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/28

8:05 am-3:14 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$269

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Deals found on 12/22

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Best time to book a flight from Columbia to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Columbia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Houston

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Houston (average of $44). Flying from Columbia to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $129). 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 CAE to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbia to Houston in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbia to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbia to Houston flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbia to Houston?

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 December 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Columbia to Houston to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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?

    For a flight from Columbia to Houston, you will be flying from Metropolitan. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is just 6.5 mi from the center of the city. Metropolitan is the only Columbia airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Houston per day. 2 airlines have flights to Houston from Columbia Metropolitan on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia to Houston?

    For as low as $269, Delta can have you in Houston from Columbia in 5h 07m. There are 881 mi between Columbia and Houston.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($138), and American Airlines ($198) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbia to Houston. Users have found that Delta is 60% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Houston (average of $44). Flying from Columbia to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $129). 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 Columbia to Houston

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$242Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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