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$169+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Hobby (HOU)

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — HOU
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Tue 12/99:55 amCMH - HOU
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Wed 12/176:47 pmHOU - CMH
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Deal found 11/4$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Thu 12/111:00 pmCMH - HOU
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Tue 12/236:50 pmHOU - CMH
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/4$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Sat 12/611:30 amCMH - HOU
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Mon 12/87:00 pmHOU - CMH
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/4$382
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Thu 12/116:00 amCMH - HOU
1 stop4h 34mDelta
Thu 12/186:00 amHOU - CMH
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Deal found 11/4$387
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 12/119:00 amCMH - HOU
2 stops5h 55mSouthwest
Thu 12/183:25 pmHOU - CMH
2 stops5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/5$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/211:35 amCMH - HOU
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/912:16 pmHOU - CMH
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$403
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Fri 12/129:55 amCMH - HOU
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Mon 12/153:50 pmHOU - CMH
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/5$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Tue 12/96:00 amCMH - HOU
1 stop4h 34mDelta
Fri 12/196:00 amHOU - CMH
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Deal found 11/4$417
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Mon 12/157:58 pmCMH - HOU
1 stop14h 36mDelta
Sun 12/216:40 pmHOU - CMH
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 11/4$420

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Hobby

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to Hobby (HOU). 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 November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$337
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$479

Good round-trip deal

$374 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Hobby 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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Hobby

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Thu 12/11

1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/23

6:50 pm-12:35 am

1 stop4h 45m

$377

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-9:34 am

1 stop4h 34m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/17

6:47 pm-12:14 am

1 stop4h 27m

$377

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Sat 12/6

6:20 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 00m

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/8

7:00 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$377

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Thu 12/11

9:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops5h 55m

Houston Hobby

Thu 12/18

1:30 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$382

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Sun 1/11

12:50 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Wed 1/14

6:35 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$387

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Fri 1/9

9:55 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/17

6:10 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 00m

$407

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Wed 12/17

1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$174

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Wed 2/4

9:55 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$174

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Tue 2/3

9:55 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$174

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Wed 1/21

9:55 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$174

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Hobby in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Houston Hobby Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Houston Hobby Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Houston Hobby Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Houston Hobby Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-Houston Hobby Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Hobby

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Hobby. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport 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 Airport to Houston Hobby Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $153). Flying from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 Hobby. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 6, 2025.

When flying from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, 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 3% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Hobby. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Hobby

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hobby. 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 Hobby. Reviews last updated November 6, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
8,001 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
9,007 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
8,122 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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 Hobby. 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 Airport to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Departing from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport will take you 3h. The distance from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport is about 1000 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $144, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. Spirit Airlines is priced at 64% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $159. While the most popular route (Columbus - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $155 on average, our data indicates $332 when flying from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $153). Flying from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 Hobby

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Hobby. 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$144Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$145Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$241Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$261Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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