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$62+ Cheap flights from Houston to Columbus (CMH)

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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CMH
Apr 12 — Apr 191
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Columbus are usually found in October or May, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday 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 March 13, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/306:14 pm
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop22h 26m
Frontier
Mon 5/412:00 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop6h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/16:10 am
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop10h 30m
Frontier
Mon 5/412:00 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop6h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/236:00 am
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop7h 52m
Frontier
Sun 4/267:00 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop13h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/85:53 pm
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop24h 25m
Frontier
Sun 4/128:03 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop13h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/166:00 am
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop7h 52m
Frontier
Sun 4/197:00 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop28h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 3/7$155
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Mon 4/276:45 am
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Mon 5/412:00 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop6h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/98:24 am
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop9h 54m
Frontier
Mon 4/139:57 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop11h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 5/159:44 am
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop8h 39m
Frontier
Mon 5/183:36 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop8h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$162
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/910:56 pm
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop18h 23m
Frontier
Sun 4/126:40 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop13h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/2410:49 am
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop7h 09m
Frontier
Sun 4/267:00 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop13h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/306:14 pm
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop22h 26m
Frontier
Thu 5/76:40 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop15h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/2410:49 am
IAH
-
CMH
1 stop7h 09m
Frontier
Mon 4/2712:10 pm
CMH
-
IAH
1 stop11h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$175

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 (CMH). 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 March 13, 2026.

Round-trip from

$136
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$62
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$473
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 March 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 March 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/23

1:45 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Columbus

Wed 5/27

4:10 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$392

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/23

7:20 am-11:02 am

Nonstop2h 42m

Columbus

Wed 5/27

5:01 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

$392

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/24

10:25 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Columbus

Mon 4/27

7:15 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$405

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/31

2:50 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Columbus

Mon 4/6

6:10 am-11:45 am

2 stops6h 35m

$412

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/16

10:25 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Columbus

Sun 4/19

8:10 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$412

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/26

3:30 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Columbus

Sun 5/31

8:10 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$413

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/10

8:30 am-3:40 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Columbus

Sat 4/11

12:10 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$415

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Sat 3/28

9:20 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Columbus

Mon 3/30

7:50 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$423

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/3

7:25 am-10:57 am

Nonstop2h 32m

Columbus

Sun 4/5

11:39 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$431

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Fri 3/27

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

Columbus

Mon 4/13

2:30 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$438

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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 Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Columbus. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Houston to Columbus Airport is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Columbus Airport (average of $100). Flying from Houston to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 March 13, 2026.

When flying from Houston to Columbus Airport, 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 15% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 March 13, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Houston to Columbus Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

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 Airport?

    For as low as $392, Southwest can have you in Columbus Airport from Houston in 2h 30m. The distance between Houston and Columbus Airport is about 1000 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Frontier, at $94, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Columbus Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Delta. These flights start at 77% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $58. American Airlines flights start at $79 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $80 one-way.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Columbus Airport? While on average our users pay $320, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $183. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Columbus), is priced around $153.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Columbus Airport (average of $100). Flying from Houston to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 March 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$94Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$193Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$293Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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