Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Columbus (HOU - CMH)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Houston to Columbus and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$170	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Columbus is currently $170
Cheapest one-way flight	$86	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Sat, Apr 25	The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Columbus is currently $86
Cheapest nonstop flights	$397	Southwest Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Houston to Columbus is currently $397
Last-minute weekend getaway	$360	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Columbus is currently $360
Cheapest business class flights	$388	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Columbus is currently $388

Fastest flight	2 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to Columbus takes 2 hr 25 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 Houston to Columbus is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–245
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $245–390

Popular airlines from Houston to Columbus

Southwest

Nonstop

from $333

Typical price: $340–650

7 weekly nonstop flights

HOU - CMH Every day

1766 weekly connecting flights

HOU - CMH Every day
United

Nonstop

from $372

Typical price: $330–590

18 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - CMH Every day

469 weekly connecting flights

IAH - CMH Every day
American

from $417

Typical price: $345–700

580 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - CMH Every day
Delta

from $437

Typical price: $355–710

461 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - CMH Every day
Frontier

from $170

Typical price: $190–490

28 weekly connecting flights

IAH - CMH Every day
Spirit

from $327

Typical price: $195–420

21 weekly connecting flights

IAH - CMH Every day

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 26 min 140 mi

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 10 min 156 mi
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

Cincinnati United States 1 hr 54 min 109 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to Columbus

The cheapest flights from Houston to Columbus are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $140 to $245.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Columbus recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $170. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $86.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Columbus is $333, flying from May 2 to May 3.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to Columbus is $372, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Columbus is $417, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Columbus is $437, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Columbus is $170, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 26.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Columbus is $327, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Columbus starts at $170 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $86 and departs on Sat, Apr 25.

2 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to Columbus.

Columbus is a year-round destination with a temperate climate. The Columbus Winter Beerfest (Jan) features more than 100 breweries. Artists from around the country exhibit their work on the Scioto Mile for the Columbus Arts Festival (Jun). The Columbus Pride Festival (Jun) includes a downtown parade, live music and vendors. The Ohio State Fair (Jul–Aug) offers agricultural exhibitions, live music and rides.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to Columbus.
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 Houston to Columbus 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 Houston to Columbus.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 18 nonstop flights and 469 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 1,766 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Houston to Columbus are:

American offers 580 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
Delta offers 461 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
Frontier offers 28 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
Spirit offers 21 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Houston and Columbus.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Columbus recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $170. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $86.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Columbus is $333, flying from May 2 to May 3.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to Columbus is $372, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Columbus is $417, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Columbus is $437, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Columbus is $170, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 26.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Columbus is $327, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.

Southwest and United fly direct from Houston to Columbus.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 United direct flights from Houston to Columbus 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 Houston and Columbus at price $360 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.

Southwest and United fly direct from Houston to Columbus.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 United direct flights from Houston to Columbus 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 Houston to Columbus on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and Columbus start at $397 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to Columbus, 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 Houston and Columbus start at $388 from Sat, Apr 25 to Mon, Apr 27 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Columbus start at $170 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.

To book business class trips from Houston to Columbus, 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 Houston and Columbus starts at $360 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Columbus at price $360 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.

To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to Columbus, 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.