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Flights from Houston to Columbia
There are no direct flights from Houston to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Dallas, about 3h 32m door to door (151 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 3h 32m
Houston to Columbia at a glance
Fastest journey3h 32mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Dallas
Best ways to fly from Houston to Columbia
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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HOU Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon12:30 HOU15:13 ATL1h 02m connection16:15 ATL17:02 CAEDelta Air Lines
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HOU Dallas (DFW) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon17:00 HOU17:54 DFW1h 36m connection19:30 DFW22:38 CAEAmerican Airlines
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HOU Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat08:30 HOU11:37 CLT2h 53m connection14:30 CLT14:57 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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HOU Chicago (ORD) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat08:30 HOU10:49 ORD2h 26m connection13:15 ORD15:53 CAEUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
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HOU Washington (IAD) CAE
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: CommutAir
Fri21:45 HOU01:27 IAD7h 03m connection08:30 IAD09:50 CAEUnited Airlines + CommutAir
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
- 1,433 km890 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 32mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hColumbia vs Houston
- Currency in Columbia
- USD
- Airports
- IAH, HOU → CAE
Flights from Houston to Columbia: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Houston to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Dallas and Charlotte. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Houston to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,433 km.
Where do you change planes between Houston and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW), Charlotte (CLT) and Chicago (ORD). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Houston and Columbia?
Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
What is the time difference between Houston and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
