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$50+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Houston

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CMH — HOU
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Houston are usually found in August or May, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday 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 April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$185
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$50
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$408
From Columbus to Houston
One-way flight from Columbus to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Columbus to Houston

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 April 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/86:59 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop6h 08mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/113:49 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop21h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$185
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/295:21 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop7h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/31:51 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$211
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/229:20 amCMH - IAH
1 stop26h 09mFrontier
Sun 5/256:00 amIAH - CMH
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$221
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/157:21 pmCMH - HOU
1 stop17h 12mSun Country Air
Sun 5/189:10 amHOU - CMH
1 stop9h 18mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/16$268
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/246:15 pmCMH - HOU
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Tue 5/273:30 pmHOU - CMH
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/102:25 pmCMH - HOU
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Tue 5/136:00 amHOU - CMH
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/16$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/102:25 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop10h 34mDelta
Wed 5/146:00 amIAH - CMH
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/16$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 7/1011:43 amCMH - IAH
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/171:48 pmIAH - CMH
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/317:53 pmCMH - HOU
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/75:00 amHOU - CMH
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$387
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/295:25 amCMH - HOU
2 stops13h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/16:30 pmHOU - CMH
2 stops28h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$494
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/136:31 pmCMH - IAH
1 stop30h 28mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/165:54 pmIAH - CMH
2 stops22h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$508
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 5/146:07 pmCMH - IAH
2 stops12h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/209:35 amIAH - CMH
2 stops13h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$514

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Houston that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusHouston

CMH - IAH

CMHIAH

Columbus

Thu 5/8

6:59 pm-12:07 am

1 stop6h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/11

3:49 pm-2:01 pm

1 stop21h 12m

$185

ColumbusHouston

CMH - IAH

CMHIAH

Columbus

Thu 5/29

5:21 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/3

1:51 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$211

ColumbusHouston

CMH - IAH

CMHIAH

Columbus

Thu 5/22

9:20 am-10:29 am

1 stop26h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-4:24 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$221

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Thu 5/15

7:21 pm-11:33 am

1 stop17h 12m

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/18

9:10 am-7:28 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$268

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Sat 5/24

6:15 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/27

3:30 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$293

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Sat 5/10

2:25 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/14

10:22 am-3:38 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$304

ColumbusHouston

CMH - IAH

CMHIAH

Columbus

Sat 5/10

2:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$304

ColumbusHouston

CMH - IAH

CMHIAH

Columbus

Thu 7/10

11:43 am-6:28 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/17

1:48 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$313

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Sat 5/31

7:53 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/7

5:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

$387

ColumbusHouston

CMH - HOU

CMHHOU

Columbus

Thu 5/29

5:25 am-5:33 pm

2 stops13h 08m

Houston Hobby

Sun 6/1

6:30 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops28h 02m

$494

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Houston

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Houston

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 April 11, 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 52 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 April 17, 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 14% 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 April 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $185, 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 Sun Country Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $221 and $268, respectively. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Houston for 54% 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 $50 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $97 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 $154 on average our data indicates $320 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.

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    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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$140Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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