Popular airlines from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU)
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Houston (CMH-HOU)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $81 for one-way flights and $172 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Origin airport | John Glenn Columbus Intl. |
Destination airport | George Bush Intercontinental |
Airlines serving | American Airlines, Delta, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines |
Roundtrip price | $171 |
Distance | 985 mi |
Average flight time | 2 hours 50 mins |
Columbus to Houston Flights
The cheapest times to fly from Columbus to Houston
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Columbus to Houston are during the month of May. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Columbus to Houston with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Columbus to Houston
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Columbus to Houston: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Columbus to Houston
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Columbus to Houston in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $81 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.
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