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$63+ Cheap flights from Houston to Columbus

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 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CMH
Nov 5 — Nov 121
1 adult
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The best prices from Houston to Columbus are usually found in February or November, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 (C01). 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 October 31, 2024.

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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 October 31, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/55:36 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop15h 52mFrontier
Mon 12/1612:16 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop20h 02mFrontier
Deal found 10/31$131
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2010:57 amIAH - CMH
1 stop30h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/310:09 amCMH - IAH
1 stop28h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$174
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 11/61:46 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop8h 21mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/89:40 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop15h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$194
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/159:00 amHOU - CMH
3 stops25h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/179:11 pmCMH - HOU
1 stop15h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/66:22 pmIAH - CMH
Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/86:30 amCMH - IAH
Nonstop3h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 12/113:20 pmHOU - CMH
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Thu 12/121:20 pmCMH - HOU
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 10/30$408
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/56:00 amHOU - CMH
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Mon 12/1612:53 pmCMH - HOU
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Deal found 10/30$426
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/239:15 amHOU - CMH
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/255:07 amCMH - HOU
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$446

Find flights from Houston to Columbus within your budget

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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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IAH - CMH

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Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/17

8:18 am-9:56 am

1 stop24h 38m

$63

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/3

6:45 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop25h 57m

$77

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/12

2:24 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop29h 22m

$65

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Fri 12/13

7:35 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$203

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 11/30

7:20 am-10:59 am

Nonstop2h 39m

$204

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Thu 12/12

10:21 am-4:54 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$210

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/1

5:55 am-8:40 am

3 stops25h 45m

$221

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/12

5:00 am-2:48 pm

2 stops8h 48m

$240

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/2

12:42 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$333

HoustonColumbus

IAH - CMH

IAHCMH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/12

5:30 am-1:31 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$210

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Columbus

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Columbus

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Houston to Columbus including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Columbus. Price data was last updated on October 25, 2024.

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Columbus. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Houston to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $350). 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 October 31, 2024.

When flying from Houston to Columbus, 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 14% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Columbus. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Columbus flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings 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.

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Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

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 October 31, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines from Houston to Columbus. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
434 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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.

  • Can I find flights from Houston to Columbus for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Houston to Columbus for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $131, but on average you can expect to pay $357.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Houston to Columbus for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 2 direct flights from Houston to Columbus under $500. A good price for a nonstop flight from Houston to Columbus is less than $407.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Houston to Columbus for under $200?

    There are currently 7+ open flights from Houston to Columbus within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Houston to Columbus?

    Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday.

  • How many flights depart from Houston to Columbus on average per day?

    Travelers can expect 1 flight from Houston to Columbus on average per day.
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 100% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Columbus?

    Airlines like Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Houston to Columbus in about 2h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 28h 10m. The distance from Houston to Columbus is about 1006 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Frontier, at $131, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Houston to Columbus for 65% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to Columbus are Frontier ($63), Spirit Airlines ($77), and Southwest ($203).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Columbus?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Columbus? While on average our users pay $346, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $112. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Columbus), is priced around $140.

  • What does HOU to CMH mean?

    HOU and CMH are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. HOU to CMH refers to a flight route from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus Airport. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Dayton Airport (DAY), Cincinnati Airport (LUK), Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK), Parkersburg Wood County Airport (PKB), Lima Allen County Airport (AOH).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Columbus that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Houston to Columbus flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Houston to Columbus with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Houston to Columbus flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Columbus that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Houston to Columbus offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Houston to Columbus?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Houston to Columbus flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Houston to Columbus flight deals updated?

    The Houston to Columbus flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Houston to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $350). 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 5 airlines flying from Houston to Columbus

Discover the top 5 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$136Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$328Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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