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$43+ Cheap flights from Houston to Columbus (CMH)

HOU — CMH
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston 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

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Houston to Columbus

Tue 12/15:01 pm -
1 stop18h 36m
Tue 12/812:43 pm -
1 stop21h 02m
Deal found 11/3$88
Wed 12/96:24 pm -
1 stop21h 23m
Tue 12/1512:53 pm -
1 stop20h 52m
Deal found 10/31$90
Mon 12/79:38 pm -
1 stop13h 20m
Wed 12/91:24 pm -
1 stop27h 42m
Deal found 11/1$100
Thu 12/39:41 am -
1 stop6h 07m
Mon 12/71:24 pm -
1 stop27h 42m
Deal found 11/1$113
Thu 12/317:19 am -
1 stop10h 47m
Tue 1/51:15 pm -
1 stop28h 06m
Deal found 10/30$124
Fri 12/115:01 pm -
1 stop18h 19m
Sun 12/135:32 pm -
1 stop16h 13m
Deal found 11/2$125
Tue 12/17:39 pm -
1 stop12h 54m
Wed 12/21:32 pm -
1 stop27h 28m
Deal found 11/3$152
Tue 12/155:01 pm -
1 stop18h 19m
Tue 12/297:54 pm -
1 stop5h 32m
Deal found 11/1$157
Thu 12/36:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 12/75:30 am -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 11/2$257
Wed 11/259:58 am -
1 stop7h 57m
Fri 11/277:41 am -
1 stop6h 54m
Deal found 11/2$277
Wed 12/911:05 am -
2 stops5h 20m
Tue 12/1511:50 am -
2 stops8h 50m
Deal found 10/31$287
Mon 11/234:00 pm -
Nonstop2h 25m
Fri 11/273:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 10/31$311

Find flight deals from Houston to Columbus

Round-trip from

$88
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$43
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$486
From Houston to Columbus
One-way flight from Houston to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($23 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 12/9

6:40 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

HoustonColumbus

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - CMH Columbus

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 11/27

8:00 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129
Quickest round-trip

HoustonColumbus

HOU Houston Hobby - CMH Columbus

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Thu 12/17

4:00 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

HoustonColumbus

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - CMH Columbus

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/9

7:20 am-10:55 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

HoustonColumbus

HOU Houston Hobby - CMH Columbus

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/15

6:40 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

HoustonColumbus

HOU Houston Hobby - CMH Columbus

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/29

6:35 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

HoustonColumbus

HOU Houston Hobby - CMH Columbus

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Fri 12/18

4:55 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

HoustonColumbus

HOU Houston Hobby - CMH Columbus

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/15

5:27 pm-12:33 am

1 stop6h 06m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

HoustonColumbus

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - CMH Columbus

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/16

10:07 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

HoustonColumbus

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - CMH Columbus

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/16

7:20 am-10:55 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$181

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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 Airport

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Columbus Airport (average of $421). Flying from Houston to Columbus Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $552). 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 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 33% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Houston to Columbus Airport flights typically cost between $417 and $577 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $88 on Frontier (Dec 1-Dec 8).

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

The best time to book flights from Houston to Columbus Airport is 59 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andFrontier 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

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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 to Columbus Airport?

    For as low as $257, 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 $142, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Columbus Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Southwest. These flights start at 68% 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 $61. United Airlines flights start at $154 while deals on Southwest start at $158 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 $496, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $172. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Columbus), is priced around $171.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Columbus Airport (average of $421). Flying from Houston to Columbus Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $552). 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 3 airlines flying from Houston to Columbus

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$142Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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