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

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882 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 57m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 4m AAASBA → AAQFRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 5h 58m WN → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 6h 30m WN → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami 12h 36m WN → AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 21h 28m WN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbia flights
PIT Pittsburgh 23h 10m WN → DL Pittsburgh (PIT) to Columbia flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~5h 21m WN → Oklahoma City (OKC) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia ~6h 8m → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 18m SY → Minneapolis (MSP) to Columbia flights
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Houston to Columbia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
882 mi 2h 2m nonstop +1h ahead

HOU–CAE has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ATL ~3h 57m DFW ~5h 4m OKC ~5h 21m DCA ~5h 58m PHL ~6h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
542
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
HOU → CAE
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
75%
Return
CAE → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
47%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric HOU→CAE AUS→CAE
Distance from HOU – 148 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 2h 2m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 33% –
Austin (AUS) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
882 mi / 1,419 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 2m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance882 mi / 1,419 km
Flight time2h 2m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take about 2h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 882 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from CAE to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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 HOU to CAE

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

HOU to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).