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$55+ 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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CMH
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 13, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/48:49 amIAH - CMH
1 stop7h 51mFrontier
Mon 12/812:36 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Mon 12/226:00 amIAH - CMH
1 stop11h 50mFrontier
Fri 1/25:35 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop6h 20mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$122
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:49 amIAH - CMH
1 stop7h 51mFrontier
Sun 12/77:44 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop23h 45mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/168:07 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop22h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/25:35 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/186:05 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop21h 35mFrontier
Fri 1/25:35 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop6h 20mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Mon 12/226:00 amIAH - CMH
1 stop11h 50mFrontier
Mon 1/58:02 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop27h 29mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/179:00 amIAH - CMH
2 stops34h 18mFrontier
Fri 1/25:35 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop6h 20mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Mon 12/226:00 amIAH - CMH
1 stop11h 50mFrontier
Thu 1/19:13 pmCMH - IAH
2 stops26h 42mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/249:34 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/298:02 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop13h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Fri 11/216:04 amIAH - CMH
1 stop28h 15mFrontier
Sun 11/238:21 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop15h 32mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$167
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Wed 12/107:00 pmHOU - CMH
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Wed 12/171:00 pmCMH - HOU
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 11/10$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Wed 12/105:40 amHOU - CMH
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Wed 12/101:00 pmCMH - HOU
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 11/11$357

Cheap 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 November 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$111
(Frontier)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$417
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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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Columbus that are best for you.

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HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/9

4:20 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Columbus

Mon 1/12

11:48 am-5:00 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$151

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/21

4:20 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Columbus

Mon 2/23

11:33 am-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$170

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/24

5:45 am-10:13 pm

1 stop15h 28m

Columbus

Wed 2/25

10:40 am-8:28 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$205

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/9

5:05 am-10:13 pm

2 stops16h 08m

Columbus

Mon 1/12

10:40 am-3:08 pm

3 stops29h 28m

$224

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/24

5:32 pm-10:27 am

1 stop15h 55m

Columbus

Fri 11/28

11:22 am-10:30 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$268

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 12/20

10:08 am-5:33 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Columbus

Fri 1/2

5:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$296

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/10

7:35 am-10:13 pm

1 stop13h 38m

Columbus

Wed 3/11

10:40 am-12:04 am

1 stop14h 24m

$327

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/30

10:08 am-5:33 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Columbus

Sat 1/3

6:28 pm-5:14 pm

2 stops47h 46m

$344

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/10

7:00 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Columbus

Wed 12/17

1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$347

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/10

7:20 am-10:56 am

Nonstop2h 36m

Columbus

Wed 12/10

5:45 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$357

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Columbus. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

Booking 84 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Columbus (average of $101). Flying from Houston to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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 November 13, 2025.

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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Columbus. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Columbus flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 13, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Columbus, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,138 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,110 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 Spirit Airlines, Frontier, and Southwest fly from Houston to Columbus in about 2h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 30m. The distance from Houston to Columbus is about 1000 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Frontier, at $95, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Houston to Columbus for 76% 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 Spirit Airlines ($118), Southwest ($174), and United Airlines ($174).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Columbus?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Columbus? While on average our users pay $339, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $339. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Columbus), is priced around $130.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Columbus (average of $101). Flying from Houston to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$95Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$141Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$293Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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