Columbia (COU) to Houston (IAH) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Columbia (COU) to Houston (IAH): American Airlines. The two airports are 636 miles (1,023 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dallas, Austin and Chicago and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from COU to IAH
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book COU to IAH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
COU to IAH with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
COU to IAH: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from COU to IAH?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Columbia (COU) to Houston (IAH).
How far is Columbia from Houston by plane?
Columbia (COU) and Houston (IAH) are 636 miles (1,023 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book COU to IAH award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does COU to IAH cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for COU to IAH with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Columbia and Houston?
The most direct connections are through Dallas (DFW), Austin (AUS), Chicago (ORD) and Denver (DEN). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Dallas.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.