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$143+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CMH
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Houston Hobby to Columbus are usually found in November or August, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$341
(Southwest)

One-way from

$143
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$500
From Houston Hobby to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 5/87:55 pmHOU - CMH
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Mon 5/128:10 pmCMH - HOU
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$341
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 4/175:00 amHOU - CMH
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/215:02 amCMH - HOU
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$376
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 9/231:00 pmHOU - CMH
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Fri 9/266:05 amCMH - HOU
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/20$397

Find flights from Hobby to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Hobby

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Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/8

7:55 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Columbus

Mon 5/12

8:10 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$341

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/17

5:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

Columbus

Mon 4/21

5:02 am-9:47 am

1 stop5h 45m

$376

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/23

4:20 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Columbus

Wed 5/28

10:00 am-3:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$557

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/28

9:19 am-12:20 am

2 stops14h 01m

$143

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/13

8:00 am-7:32 pm

1 stop10h 32m

$144

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/3

6:15 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$166

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/17

6:00 am-11:19 am

1 stop4h 19m

$176

HoustonColumbus

HOU - CMH

HOUCMH

Houston Hobby

Mon 3/17

9:08 am-3:28 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$216

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Deals found on 2/20

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Travel insights for flights from Hobby to Columbus

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to Columbus. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 Hobby 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to Columbus. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and American Airlines from Houston to Columbus by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
374 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

    Southwest, at $341, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. These flights start at 15% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sun Country Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $144. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus for a low price.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $190. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - Columbus) can be booked for $134 on average our data indicates $305 when flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 Hobby to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$151Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$160Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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