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Flights from Columbia to Houston

There are no direct flights from Columbia to Houston. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Fort Walton Beach, about 5h 32m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 32m
COUHOUORD

Columbia to Houston at a glance

Fastest journey5h 32mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Fort Walton Beach

Best ways to fly from Columbia to Houston

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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COU Chicago (ORD) HOU
Leg 1: SkyWest, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Sat10:45 COU11:47 ORD2h 13m connection14:00 ORD16:17 HOUEnvoy Air + American Airlines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 32m
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COU Fort Walton Beach (VPS) HOU
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 53m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,047 km650 miles
Journey time
5h 32mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneHouston vs Columbia
Currency in Houston
USD
Airports
COU → IAH, HOU

Flights from Columbia to Houston: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbia to Houston?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Fort Walton Beach. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Columbia to Houston?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,047 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbia and Houston?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Fort Walton Beach (VPS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Columbia and Houston?
Columbia: Columbia Regional Airport (COU). Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

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