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Among airlines operating Columbus Airport to Houston flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Columbus Airport and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Columbus Airport to Houston usually depart from Columbus (CMH) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Columbus Airport to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $238 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $458 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Columbus Airport to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Columbus Airport to Houston route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $390 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $483, a difference of $93. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Columbus Airport to Houston flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Columbus Airport to Houston:

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 8:25 am
• Latest: departs at 7:30 pm and lands at 10:25 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 51% above the route average of $426. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to Houston takes 2h 55m, covering 998 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Columbus Airport to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $122, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 19m, compared with 4h 34m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 01m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Houston is 1 hour behind Columbus Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Houston range from $339 to $522, with an average of $426 over the past 12 months. Anything below $339 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Columbus Airport to Houston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.