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$31+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Houston

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — HOU
Mar 17 — Mar 241
Mon 3/17
Mon 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Columbus to Houston are usually found in August or July, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Houston (HO1). 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 March 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$198
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$31
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$448
From Columbus to Houston
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/1711:42 amCMH - IAH
1 stop12h 46mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/209:03 pmIAH - CMH
2 stops24h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/11$198
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/133:36 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop6h 47mFrontier
Fri 8/157:00 amIAH - CMH
1 stop6h 37mFrontier
Deal found 3/10$200
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/21:32 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop7h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/68:41 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop9h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$206
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/98:00 amCMH - HOU
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Wed 4/163:30 pmHOU - CMH
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/12$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 4/156:30 amCMH - IAH
Nonstop3h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/2912:10 pmIAH - CMH
Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/244:00 pmCMH - HOU
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/285:00 amHOU - CMH
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/222:04 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Tue 4/294:51 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 3/12$339
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/912:49 pmCMH - HOU
1 stop21h 35mSun Country Air
Sun 10/129:34 amHOU - CMH
1 stop6h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/10$355
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/156:49 pmCMH - HOU
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Sat 4/1910:13 amHOU - CMH
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 3/11$364
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/71:34 pmCMH - IAH
2 stops9h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/96:34 amIAH - CMH
2 stops10h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$400

Find flights from Columbus to Houston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Houston 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 March 12, 2025.

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Columbus

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Houston

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusHouston

CMH - IAH

CMHIAH

Columbus

Thu 4/17

11:42 am-11:28 pm

1 stop12h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/20

9:03 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops24h 14m

$198

ColumbusHouston

CMH - IAH

CMHIAH

Columbus

Wed 8/13

3:36 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 8/15

7:00 am-2:37 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$200

ColumbusHouston

CMH - IAH

CMHIAH

Columbus

Mon 6/2

1:32 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/6

8:41 pm-7:30 am

1 stop9h 49m

$206

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Wed 4/9

8:00 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/16

3:30 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$319

ColumbusHouston

CMH - IAH

CMHIAH

Columbus

Tue 4/15

6:30 am-8:30 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/29

12:10 pm-3:57 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$319

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Thu 4/24

4:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/28

5:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

$339

ColumbusHouston

CMH - IAH

CMHIAH

Columbus

Tue 4/22

2:04 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/29

4:51 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$339

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Tue 4/15

6:49 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/19

10:13 am-5:54 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$364

ColumbusHouston

CMH - IAH

CMHIAH

Columbus

Mon 4/7

6:43 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/9

6:18 pm-12:16 am

1 stop4h 58m

$389

ColumbusHouston

CMH - IAH

CMHIAH

Columbus

Wed 4/9

6:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop30h 36m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/16

1:25 pm-5:27 pm

2 stops27h 02m

$708

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Houston

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to Houston

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Houston. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Columbus to Houston may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 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 to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Columbus to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 12, 2025.

When flying from Columbus to Houston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight at noon.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Houston by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated March 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Columbus to Houston to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,296 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,296 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,296 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,735 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,296 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,953 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,296 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,623 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,296 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,296 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Currently priced at $198, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Columbus to Houston and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $200 and $319, respectively. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Houston for 50% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $31 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $74 and Sun Country Air from $143 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Houston?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $165. While the most popular route (Columbus - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $106 on average our data indicates $360 when flying from Columbus to Houston.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Columbus to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Houston. 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 March 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$126Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$142Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$325Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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