Columbia to Houston (CAE–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Columbia to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 882 mi 2h 26m nonstop -1h behind 25 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CAE and HOU, connecting options are available through 25 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
TYS ~4h 15m USA ~4h 47m BNA ~4h 51m SDF ~5h 0m APF ~5h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
525
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CAE → HOU
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
73%
Return
HOU → CAE
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric CAE→HOU CLT→HOU GSP→HOU
Distance from CAE – 89 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 1 1 5
Flight time 2h 26m 2h 25m 2h 45m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Charlotte (CLT) to Houston flights · Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Houston flights · Charleston (CHS) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Columbia.
CAE: EDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
882 mi / 1,419 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m.
Facts

CAE–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Houston route.
Route details
Distance882 mi / 1,419 km
Flight time2h 26m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 2h 26m. The route covers 882 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CAE to HOU.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, USA, BNA, SDF, APF, CLT, IND, IAD, BWI, PIT, RDU, PHL, ALB, EWR, MMU, ASE, ORD, SLC, LAX, SJC, ATL, DFW, FLL, DCA and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Nearby alternatives include CLT, GSP and CHS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAE to HOU

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CAE to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to HOU ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 882 miles (1,419 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte (CLT), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Charleston (CHS).