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$139+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Columbus

HOU — CMH
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to Columbus are usually found in August or May, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Hobby to Columbus

Thu 12/36:40 pm -
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Thu 12/105:30 am -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 11/4$257
Thu 12/311:10 am -
1 stop6h 35m
Mon 12/75:30 am -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 11/5$267
Thu 12/36:12 am -
1 stop4h 53m
Mon 12/77:05 pm -
1 stop5h 26m
Deal found 11/5$277
Tue 12/86:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 30m
Tue 12/155:30 am -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 11/7$279
Sat 12/57:20 am -
1 stop4h 05m
Mon 12/75:30 am -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 11/9$304
Mon 12/214:55 pm -
Nonstop2h 25m
Thu 12/315:30 am -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 11/8$309
Tue 12/156:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 30m
Fri 12/183:00 pm -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 11/6$314
Fri 12/46:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 30m
Fri 12/113:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 11/6$329

Find flight deals from Hobby to Columbus

Round-trip from

$257
(Southwest)

One-way from

$139
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$477
From Houston Hobby to Columbus
One-way flight from Houston Hobby to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($89 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 November 2026

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HoustonColumbus

HOU Houston Hobby - CMH Columbus

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/25

4:55 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$183

HoustonColumbus

HOU Houston Hobby - CMH Columbus

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Thu 12/3

11:10 am-6:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Columbus

Mon 12/7

5:30 am-7:30 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$267

HoustonColumbus

HOU Houston Hobby - CMH Columbus

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Sat 12/19

5:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

Columbus

Mon 12/21

3:30 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$267

HoustonColumbus

HOU Houston Hobby - CMH Columbus

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Sat 12/19

4:10 pm-12:10 am

2 stops7h 00m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

HoustonColumbus

HOU Houston Hobby - CMH Columbus

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/8

6:40 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Columbus

Tue 12/15

5:30 am-7:30 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$279

HoustonColumbus

HOU Houston Hobby - CMH Columbus

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Fri 11/27

4:00 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

HoustonColumbus

HOU Houston Hobby - CMH Columbus

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Thu 11/26

5:34 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$299

HoustonColumbus

HOU Houston Hobby - CMH Columbus

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Thu 11/26

10:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$299

HoustonColumbus

HOU Houston Hobby - CMH Columbus

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Tue 11/24

10:45 am-6:20 pm

2 stops6h 35m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$304

HoustonColumbus

HOU Houston Hobby - CMH Columbus

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Sat 12/5

7:20 am-12:25 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Columbus

Mon 12/7

5:30 am-7:30 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$304

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus (average of $309). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus in February is currently the most expensive (average of $691). 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?

When flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 43% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus flights typically cost between $417 and $540 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $257 on Southwest (Dec 3-Dec 10).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus, you should look to book at least 55 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andFrontier from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus?

    There are many flights that can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus in 5h 34m. Fly via Southwest or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1000 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Frontier, at $150, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Southwest. These flights start at 66% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $61. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $121. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - Columbus) can be booked for $173 on average, our data indicates $568 when flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus (average of $309). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus in February is currently the most expensive (average of $691). 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 5 airlines flying from Hobby to Columbus

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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