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

COU Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between COU and HOU. Nearest airports to COU with scheduled service: St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL, 100 mi) · Kansas City International Airport (MCI, 138 mi) · Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field (TBN, 75 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 2m AAQFQR → AABAFJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
DEN Denver 5h 31m UA → WN Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
VPS Valparaiso 8h 59m G4 → WN Valparaiso (VPS) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbia to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between COU and HOU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore COU Routes HOU Routes COU Live Flights HOU Live Flights HOU Delays
All flights from Houston (HOU) Houston to Columbia flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for COU to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DFW ~4h 2m DEN ~5h 31m VPS ~8h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
279
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
COU → HOU
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
HOU → COU
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric COU→HOU STL→HOU SGF→HOU
Distance from COU – 100 mi 126 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 1
Weekly flights – 63 –
St Louis (STL) to Houston flights · Springfield (SGF) to Houston flights · Kansas City (MCI) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of COU with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Houston is 0 hours the same as Columbia.
COU: CDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Facts

COU–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Houston route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: COU
Full nameColumbia Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation889 ft / 271 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COU to HOU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Destin-Fort Walton Beach.
Yes, return flights from HOU to COU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STL, SGF and MCI. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Destin-Fort Walton Beach. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include St Louis (STL), Springfield (SGF) and Kansas City (MCI).