Travelling from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore the options for booking a flight from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) departing from either of these bases.
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Houston. Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located in Columbia, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Your flight from Houston to CAE won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
From the centre of Houston, IAH is approximately 27 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Searching for a handy hotel near George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take 22 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Houston to CAE? Kick back in a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your holiday officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near CAE:
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
Columbia Metropolitan Airport to central Columbia is about 17 minutes in a car. It's approximately 11 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is RM404. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM952. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as soon as you can to get cheap tickets from Houston to CAE. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy a wider selection of flight times and dates.
Use the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport across each month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, making it easy to find a flight that fits your budget.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when fares go down. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for cheap tickets from Houston to CAE.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Columbia in February when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Columbia. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Houston to CAE sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap flights from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Columbia
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Columbia right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. South Carolina State House, Columbia Museum of Art and EdVenture Children's Museum are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Columbia itinerary.
Complete your Columbia trip with a car rental
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