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$62+ Cheap flights from Houston to Columbus

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CMH
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Columbus are usually found in October or August, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Houston to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/238:57 pm
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop19h 13m
Frontier
Sun 5/316:05 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop14h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/238:57 pm
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop19h 13m
Frontier
Tue 6/26:05 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop17h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/278:50 pm
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop19h 20m
Frontier
Mon 6/18:48 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop13h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:00 am
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop10h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/16:28 pm
CMH
-
IAH
2 stops15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:00 am
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop10h 10m
Frontier
Sun 5/316:05 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop14h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/46:00 am
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop10h 10m
Frontier
Sun 6/76:05 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop14h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:30 am
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop9h 35m
Frontier
Sun 6/146:00 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop14h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$173
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:30 am
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop10h 18m
Frontier
Mon 6/18:48 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop13h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/285:40 pm
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop23h 08m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:43 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop27h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$181
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/211:10 am
HOU
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 30m
Southwest
Tue 6/91:15 pm
CMH
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/3$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/110:25 am
HOU
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Tue 6/25:45 pm
CMH
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/276:00 am
HOU
-
CMH
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Wed 5/274:49 pm
CMH
-
HOU
1 stop6h 37m
Delta
Deal found 5/4$361

Find flight deals from Houston to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Columbus (C01). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 5, 2026.

Round-trip from

$121
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$62
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$371
From Houston to Columbus
One-way flight from Houston to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($108 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
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Depart

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Price

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HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Tue 6/2

11:10 am-2:40 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Columbus

Tue 6/9

1:15 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$341

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/27

11:10 am-2:40 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Columbus

Wed 5/27

5:45 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$341

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/27

5:04 am-1:12 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Columbus

Wed 5/27

7:40 pm-12:45 am

1 stop6h 05m

$356

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/4

8:13 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Columbus

Tue 8/11

7:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop5h 47m

$361

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/8

10:25 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Columbus

Wed 7/15

6:45 am-12:15 pm

2 stops6h 30m

$402

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/1

5:55 am-1:49 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Columbus

Wed 6/3

3:02 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$408

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/18

7:55 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Columbus

Sun 9/20

6:30 am-8:18 am

Nonstop2h 48m

$427

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/1

2:20 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops6h 45m

Columbus

Tue 6/2

1:15 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$427

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/31

1:05 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Columbus

Tue 6/2

5:45 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$428

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/29

10:25 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Columbus

Mon 6/1

4:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$431

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Columbus

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Columbus?

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Columbus. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Columbus?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Columbus (average of $59). Flying from Houston to Columbus in February is currently the most expensive (average of $217). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 5, 2026.

When flying from Houston to Columbus, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to Columbus?

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated May 5, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Columbus, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Houston to Columbus?

    Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from Houston to Columbus in about 2h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Houston to Columbus is about 1000 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Columbus round-trip?

    Frontier, at $94, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Delta. You may be able to fly from Houston to Columbus for 77% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Columbus one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to Columbus are Frontier ($58), Spirit Airlines ($71), and American Airlines ($79).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Columbus?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Columbus? While on average our users pay $527, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $203. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Columbus), is priced around $224.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Columbus?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Columbus (average of $59). Flying from Houston to Columbus in February is currently the most expensive (average of $217). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Houston to Columbus

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$94Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$144Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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