Traveling from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): What you need to know
The timezone in Columbia is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Houston. Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located in Columbia.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Houston to CAE. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during vacation periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 40 kilometers from the center of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
Of the departures from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can arrive at HOU from the center of Houston in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to cover the 19 kilometers or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Houston to CAE flight? Kick back in a hotel near Houston Hobby Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CAE if you're catching a late flight from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
You'll find CAE at 125-A Summer Lake.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
From Columbia Metropolitan Airport, central Columbia is around 19 kilometers away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center by car.
Traveling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
At the moment, $301 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $315. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Houston to CAE. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to visit Columbia. October is when most people book flights from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), which may be ideal if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
Lock in a Houston to CAE plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Columbia to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Columbia
After booking your flight from Houston to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Columbia:
Your visit to Columbia should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions worth exploring include South Carolina African American History Monument, 701 Center for Contmporary Art and South Carolina State Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Columbia. Around 145 kilometers away to the north, its top attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Raleigh is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometers northeast of Columbia. No journey is complete without experiencing North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
