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

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657 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 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 3 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 59m AAASBA → AAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
DEN Denver 5h 19m WN → UA Denver (DEN) to Columbia flights
VPS Valparaiso 18h 26m WN → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Columbia flights
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Houston to Columbia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
657 mi 1h 42m nonstop

HOU–COU 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 (COU) Columbia to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to COU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
DFW ~3h 59m DEN ~5h 19m VPS ~18h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
276
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 → COU
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
COU → HOU
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Regional Airport.
Metric HOU→COU AUS→COU
Distance from HOU – 148 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 42m 1h 23m
Departure OTP 69% –
Austin (AUS) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Columbia Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
657 mi / 1,058 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 42m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–COU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance657 mi / 1,058 km
Flight time1h 42m
Time difference0 hours
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: COU
Full nameColumbia Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation889 ft / 271 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to COU flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Columbia Regional Airport take about 1h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 657 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Destin-Fort Walton Beach.
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 COU

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

HOU to COU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to COU is about 1 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 657 miles (1,058 km).

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 Austin (AUS).