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$53+ 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CMH
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Columbus are usually found in November or May, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$193
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$53
(Priceline)

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December

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November

Average price

$390
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/42:18 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop7h 34mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/53:30 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop6h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$193
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/18:56 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop11h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/48:37 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$204
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/253:30 pmHOU - CMH
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Tue 8/268:20 amCMH - HOU
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/201:05 pmHOU - CMH
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Mon 8/256:15 pmCMH - HOU
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 7/2$277
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/147:41 pmHOU - CMH
1 stop15h 42mSun Country Air
Sun 8/1710:30 amCMH - HOU
1 stop7h 54mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/30$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/295:00 amHOU - CMH
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/57:23 pmCMH - HOU
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$362

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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 July 3, 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

Wed 9/17

5:30 am-5:56 pm

1 stop11h 26m

Columbus

Tue 9/23

5:15 am-6:12 pm

1 stop13h 57m

$197

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 8/1

8:56 pm-9:19 am

1 stop11h 23m

Columbus

Mon 8/4

8:37 pm-8:52 am

1 stop13h 15m

$204

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/25

3:30 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Columbus

Tue 8/26

8:20 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$257

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/20

1:05 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Columbus

Mon 8/25

6:15 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$277

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/14

7:41 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop15h 42m

Columbus

Sun 8/17

10:30 am-5:24 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$285

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/29

5:00 am-1:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Columbus

Tue 8/5

7:23 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$362

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/23

7:10 am-4:08 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$53

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/5

5:00 am-7:32 pm

1 stop13h 32m

$93

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/11

8:03 pm-12:18 am

2 stops27h 15m

$125

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/4

3:30 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$129

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Columbus

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Cheapflights Insights

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 June 27, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Houston to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 July 3, 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 15% versus a flight at noon.

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 Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons 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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Columbus, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
339 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $193, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Delta. You may be able to fly from Houston to Columbus for 51% 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 ($53), Spirit Airlines ($93), and Southwest ($129).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Columbus?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Columbus? While on average our users pay $442, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $72. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Columbus), is priced around $160.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Houston to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$100Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$144Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$151Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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