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

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Houston to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 882 mi 2h 2m nonstop +1h ahead 41 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and CAE, connecting options are available through 41 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
507
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.
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 0 2
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 2h 2m 1h 16m
Departure OTP 86% –
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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
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 approximately 2h 2m. The route covers 882 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from HOU to CAE. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, AUS, AIK, PDK, TYS, CHA, CHS, AUO, PIE, RSW, PBI, CHO, SUA, CLT, MCO, CLE, OKC, MDW, OMA, TEB, IAD, MMU, YYZ, MSP, PHL, JFK, ORD, EWR, DEN, BGR, PHX, IFP, SAN, VNY, SLC, MIA, DFW, ATL, DCA, LGA and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 2 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 882 miles (1,419 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).