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

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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 56m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 31m AAF9IB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 47m AAASAY → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 5h 33m AVAZCA → CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 5h 44m AAEKNZ → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 5h 54m AAASAV → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 27m AABAEI → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 6h 34m AMDLKQ → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
EWR Newark 13h 29m EKNZOS → UA Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami ~6h 51m AAATAV → AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
ATL ~3h 56m CLT ~4h 31m DFW ~4h 47m IAD ~5h 33m DCA ~5h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
867
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
IAH → CAE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
CAE → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric IAH→CAE HOU→CAE AUS→CAE
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – – 1
Departure OTP 100% – –
Houston (HOU) to Columbia flights · Austin (AUS) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH 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.
IAH: CDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Columbia.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Columbia route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 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 IAH to CAE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CAE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from CAE to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).