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$55+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Houston

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — HOU
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/197:30 amCMH - IAH
2 stops16h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/228:35 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop16h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/2111:22 amCMH - IAH
1 stop21h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/238:25 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop21h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$207
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/119:42 amCMH - IAH
1 stop15h 17mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/188:39 amIAH - CMH
3 stops13h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$208
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/74:30 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/118:39 amIAH - CMH
1 stop5h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$209
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/208:21 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop15h 32mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/212:59 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop7h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/174:30 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Fri 11/285:32 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop16h 47mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$211
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/189:42 amCMH - IAH
2 stops28h 18mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/2512:14 pmIAH - CMH
2 stops10h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/96:00 amCMH - IAH
1 stop10h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/226:00 amIAH - CMH
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$213
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/78:03 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop15h 34mFrontier
Sun 11/98:48 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop21h 20mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/209:08 amCMH - IAH
2 stops25h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/238:25 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop21h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/256:00 amCMH - IAH
1 stop12h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/22:59 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop7h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/812:36 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop11h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/215:46 amIAH - CMH
1 stop13h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$218

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Houston (HO1). 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 October 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$205
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$55
(Priceline)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$378
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Houston 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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Houston that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Thu 11/13

12:25 pm-9:07 am

1 stop21h 42m

Houston Hobby

Sun 11/16

9:33 am-5:38 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$335

ColumbusHouston

CMH - IAH

CMHIAH

Columbus

Wed 11/26

11:40 am-1:52 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/9

6:50 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

$353

ColumbusHouston

CMH - IAH

CMHIAH

Columbus

Thu 12/4

11:37 am-1:46 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 12/8

7:20 am-10:56 am

Nonstop2h 36m

$355

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Wed 12/17

1:46 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Houston Hobby

Thu 12/18

10:39 am-5:31 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$359

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Thu 12/18

6:00 am-9:34 am

1 stop4h 34m

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/22

6:40 pm-12:13 am

1 stop4h 33m

$359

ColumbusHouston

CMH - IAH

CMHIAH

Columbus

Wed 1/21

11:45 am-2:02 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/24

4:50 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$359

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Wed 1/21

9:55 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/24

11:10 am-7:30 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$364

ColumbusHouston

CMH - IAH

CMHIAH

Columbus

Wed 12/17

2:11 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/24

7:50 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

$364

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Thu 2/5

12:50 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/13

3:35 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$366

ColumbusHouston

CMH - IAH

CMHIAH

Columbus

Sun 12/21

9:13 pm-7:21 am

1 stop11h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 12/28

6:05 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$371

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Houston

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Houston. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Columbus to Houston may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 48 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Houston (average of $84). Flying from Columbus to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $225). 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 CMH to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

When flying from Columbus to Houston, 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 13% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated October 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Columbus to Houston. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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
9,001 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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
8,114 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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
3,124 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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 Columbus to Houston. 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 Columbus to Houston?

    For as low as $353, Sun Country Air can have you in Houston from Columbus in 3h 12m. The distance between Columbus and Houston is about 985 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $84, Frontier will fly you from Columbus to Houston and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $85 and $168, respectively. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Houston for 79% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $68 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $83 and Sun Country Air from $168 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Houston?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $159. While the most popular route (Columbus - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $139 on average, our data indicates $317 when flying from Columbus to Houston.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Houston 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 Columbus to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Houston (average of $84). Flying from Columbus to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $225). 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 Columbus to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Houston. 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$85Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$214Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$240Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$262Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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