Houston (IAH) to Columbia (COU) flights
An economy award from Houston (IAH) to Columbia (COU) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. One airline flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Columbia (COU): 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.
How many miles IAH to COU costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IAH to COU
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book IAH to COU 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
IAH to COU 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)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
IAH to COU: common questions
How many miles does IAH to COU cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to COU?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Columbia (COU).
How far is Houston from Columbia by plane?
Houston (IAH) and Columbia (COU) 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 IAH to COU 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.
Where can I connect between Houston and Columbia?
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.