Columbia to Houston (CAE–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAE–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 876 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Houston from Columbia
| Metric | CAE→IAH | CLT→IAH | GSP→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAE | – | 89 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 11 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 162 | 49 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 42m | 2h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CAE: EDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.
Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.
Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.
CAE–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAE to IAH
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.
CAE to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAE to IAH ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 876 miles (1,410 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte (CLT), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Charleston (CHS).