Cheap flights from Columbus to Houston

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Cheapest round-trip flights $195
Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Thu, May 21 — Sun, May 24
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Houston is currently $195
Cheapest one-way flight $101
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Wed, Jul 29
The cheapest one-way flight from Columbus to Houston is currently $101
Cheapest nonstop flights $373
Southwest Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Columbus to Houston is currently $373
Last-minute weekend getaway $395
Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Columbus to Houston is currently $395
Cheapest business class flights $428
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Columbus to Houston is currently $428
Fastest flight 2 hr 40 min The fastest nonstop flight from Columbus to Houston takes 2 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Houston is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $145–225
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $280–470

Popular airlines from Columbus to Houston

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $373
    Typical price: $335–650
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    CMH - HOU Every day
    1613 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - HOU Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $359
    Typical price: $330–610
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    CMH - IAH Every day
    487 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - IAH Every day
  • American
    from $393
    Typical price: $350–700
    677 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Delta
    from $393
    Typical price: $360–720
    523 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Spirit
    Typical price: $215–480
    17 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - IAH Every day
  • Frontier
    from $195
    Typical price: $180–480
    15 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - IAH Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Columbus

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
    Columbus United States 14 min 6 mi
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
    Columbus United States 21 min 11 mi
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
    Detroit United States 3 hr 11 min 156 mi
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
    Cincinnati United States 1 hr 53 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Houston

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
    Houston United States 22 min 9 mi
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 2 hr 27 min 140 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus to Houston

The cheapest flights from Columbus to Houston are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $145 to $225.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $195. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $101.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to Houston is $373, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest United flight from Columbus to Houston is $359, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Columbus to Houston is $393, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to Houston is $393, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to Houston is $195, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Houston starts at $195 from Thu, May 21 to Sun, May 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $101 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.
2 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Columbus to Houston.
Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Columbus to Houston.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Columbus to Houston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Columbus to Houston.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 21 nonstop flights and 487 connecting flights per week. United flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 1,613 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Columbus to Houston are:
  • American offers 677 connecting flights per week. American flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Delta offers 523 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Spirit offers 17 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Frontier offers 15 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Columbus and Houston.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $195. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $101.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to Houston is $373, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest United flight from Columbus to Houston is $359, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Columbus to Houston is $393, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to Houston is $393, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to Houston is $195, flying from May 21 to May 24.
Southwest and United fly direct from Columbus to Houston.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Columbus to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 United direct flights from Columbus to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and Houston at price $395 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
Southwest and United fly direct from Columbus to Houston.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Columbus to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 United direct flights from Columbus to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Columbus to Houston on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Columbus and Houston start at $373 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Columbus to Houston, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Columbus and Houston start at $428 from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Columbus and Houston start at $195 from Thu, May 21 to Sun, May 24.
To book business class trips from Columbus to Houston, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Columbus and Houston starts at $395 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and Houston at price $395 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Columbus to Houston, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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