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$129 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport

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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Hobby (CMH-HOU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to Hobby that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Hobby

Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 30
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8:20 am - 10:05 amCMH-HOU
2h 45mnonstop
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7:25 pm - 10:55 pmHOU-CMH
2h 30mnonstop
$257Southwest
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Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 30
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:18 pmCMH-HOU
7h 18m1 stop
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1:13 pm - 6:35 pmHOU-CMH
4h 22m1 stop
$277Delta
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Wed, Sep 17 - Thu, Oct 2
Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 10:05 amCMH-HOU
2h 45mnonstop
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4:00 pm - 11:10 pmHOU-CMH
6h 10m1 stop
$287Southwest
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Wed, Oct 29 - Thu, Oct 30
Southwest Logo
1:05 pm - 2:50 pmCMH-HOU
2h 45mnonstop
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 6:00 pmHOU-CMH
6h 50m2 stops
$292Southwest
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 12
Sun Country Air Logo
12:49 pm - 9:22 amCMH-HOU
21h 33m1 stop
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9:34 am - 5:12 pmHOU-CMH
6h 38m1 stop
$295Sun Country Air
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Wed, Sep 17 - Thu, Oct 2
Delta Logo
6:15 pm - 10:37 pmCMH-HOU
5h 22m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:37 pm - 11:59 pmHOU-CMH
4h 22m1 stop
$297Delta
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Wed, Oct 29 - Thu, Oct 30
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 12:10 pmCMH-HOU
5h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 6:00 pmHOU-CMH
6h 50m2 stops
$302Southwest
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 12
Sun Country Air Logo
12:49 pm - 9:22 amCMH-HOU
21h 33m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
9:34 am - 5:12 pmHOU-CMH
6h 38m1 stop
$305Sun Country Air
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Sat, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
7:01 am - 3:55 pmCMH-HOU
9h 54m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:28 pm - 10:10 pmHOU-CMH
4h 42m1 stop
$307American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 7
American Airlines Logo
7:01 am - 3:55 pmCMH-HOU
9h 54m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:33 pmHOU-CMH
6h 33m1 stop
$326American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Hobby flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to Hobby to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Houston Hobby Airport back to Columbus, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport is August, where tickets cost $272 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $446 and $446 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $297, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport

When to book flights from Columbus to Hobby

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Hobby based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport flights

  • Where can I sleep overnight at HOU?

    At the terminal areas of the airport, there are clean and comfortable chairs that come with armrests for passengers who are overnight sleepers. Also, the friendly Airport staff offer sleeping materials like cots, blankets, foam sleeping pads, and toiletries in case passengers are stranded by flight delays.

  • Where can I find helpful information inside Columbus Airport?

    If you are stranded or need a quick explanation of something while in CMH, find the Information Desk at the center of the luggage claim level. You will be looking for Airport Ambassadors dressed in blue vests who will assist you in any manner possible.

  • What are some things you can do at HOU while waiting for a flight?

    HOU features art within the airport to make sure you don’t get bored during a long wait for a delayed flight. The airport has art exhibitions on-site and a scheduled daily live music show. You could also access The Little Library near Gate 34 at Level 2 and read a book while you wait.

  • Are there nursing rooms at Columbus Airport?

    Mothers traveling with infants in CMH need not worry since the Airport provides baby care facilities. The nursing rooms are available for changing diapers and breastfeeding. The nursing rooms can be found in four locations within the airport: Carousel 1 at the luggage claim area, Gate A2 at Concourse A, Gate B29 at Concourse B, and C51 at Concourse C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport was $129 for a one-way ticket and $257 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Houston Hobby Airport?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

    When flying out of Columbus you will be using Columbus. You will be landing at Houston Hobby Airport, also known as Houston Hobby.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Aeromexico offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Houston, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Houston are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $416 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $343 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston Hobby Airport from Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Houston Hobby Airport with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and HOU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Houston Hobby Airport from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $148 or less one-way and $176 or less round-trip.
  • For nonstop flights from Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Houston Hobby International Airport (HOU), you can book a flight with Southwest Airlines, which offers direct flights via this route. Alternatively, you can opt for airlines that offer connecting services, such as Frontier and Spirit Airlines, with stops at DEN and FLL airports.
  • If you are at Houston Hobby International Airport and need a rental car, find car rental desks that are located on the lower level near the luggage claim area. Find shuttles to take you to the car rentals at Curb Zone 1. Car rental companies at HOU include Avis, National, Hertz, and Thrifty. You should know that Payless car rental companies do not feature a rental desk in the airport.
  • HOU features a spa for individuals who would like to utilize this service while waiting for a flight. The spa offers facials, Manicures, Pedicures, and a massage chair where you can enjoy a 5-minute-deep massage but for a small fee. You can find the spa at the Airside; Central Concourse near Gate 45, and their working hours are from 5 am to 10 pm during weekdays. The spa closes at 8 pm on Saturdays.
  • When traveling with your furry buddies through Columbus Airport, the airport features a pet relief area for your pet. The pet relief area offers drinking water and a potty break for your pet while they stretch their legs. Find the pet relief area outside of the luggage claim area.
  • Several public means of transport operate to and from Columbus city center to the airport that you can opt for, including trains, taxis, and buses. However, if you are in a hurry, you should opt for taxis as it is the most efficient and convenient means of transport compared to buses. With a taxi, you can get to the airport in approximately 9min.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Hobby

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Houston. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4244 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

2.0 MediocreNick, Jun 2025CMH - BWI
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Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

The movies using Southwest WiFi kept pausing and I had to restart multiple times.

Everything was great except the food. The pretzels are really crappy.

First, my flight was a usual flight nothing exceptional or unexpected. Over all it was a normal, good flight! Second, your questionaire is wholly lacking in the proper options to which one can answer a question. Often on short flights, there is no food let alone entertainment so why isn't that reflected in your questionaire? A simple "not applicable" would cover that issue appropriately but no, your form arbitrarily enters an answer based on the initial assessment which normally isn't factual. Until you provide an accurate means of assessing flights, I'll no longer be completing of these unimpressive and misleading assessements. Thank you!

Easy to book and to get check in and get on and off.

First time I’ve ever missed a flight and it was an international flight.. Southwest put me on the next flight and it was the best experience possible.

It seems as though the provisions are even less. Although SWA used to be an economy Airline, that isn't really the case anymore. I paid over $700. for a round trip to Denver and I could have flown just about any airline for the price. The drinks are now in a 6-ounce cup and with ice I'm sure a can would fill more than 2 cups. However, I am very proud of SWA for using paper rather than continuing to contribute to the millions of plastic cups being used each day. I've thought of this fr many years and am so glad to see it come to fruition, if not by only SWA so far.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

Having to up charge for a seat assignment is not good. Delta can do better

I liked the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness of all 3 planes.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

This is for UA2274 from Houston to Sacramento. The flight was delayed arriving due to mechanical issues so we left about 3 hours later than scheduled. When boarding the plane the temperature inside was excessive - likely close to 100. Pilot apologized and said it was going to improve at altitude, which it did. But before that I honestly thought there might have been more delays removing passengers made ill from the heat. We were delayed leaving due to another mechanical issue. There was not water on the plane due to a panel that was not secured. They did that quickly, but the combination of mechanical issues was rather disturbing and did not reflect well on United.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

The woman gate agent in Phoenix was none too sympathetic about my check-in process as I am relatively new with using apps. I almost did not get on because she said I did not check-in. I thought I had via Kayak where I purchased a very expensive ticket. Lesson learned but to be told I may not get on as a matter of factly was difficult to hear.

Gate agent did not hold flight for connection, provided no assistance to get new flight

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

I don’t understand the purpose of the orange “priority” tag on my bag. This tagged, my bag is last or near to the last bag to come down the carousel at IAH.

Oh my gosh, I loved my experience with United! they made me want to travel more often.

The planes are so dirty! Food crumbs and finger print smudges, Dust over the vents and carpet stains. It’s disgusting.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

It was very difficult to stretch my knee out and I am very short. I also had a torn tendon in my knee which made it extra uncomfortable anyways. My husband is 6'2" and I can't imagine him flying in that plane.

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

The AA app really sucks ... Every flight & connecting flights were delayed over 30 mins. One connecting flight on American Eagle said it was delayed in its arrival ... when it was actually parked across from the gate for over 1 hr before they pulled it to the gate. Seats in the economy/ main cabin are packed together like sardines ... no leg room.

The flight delay in Dallas created a domino effect that impacted all connecting flights, leading to an increase in the number of connections. As a result, I missed my flight from Casablanca to Marrakech due to the tight turnaround when landing in Casablanca. CMN Airport was understaffed; only one employee was available to assist passengers while others just stood by and watched. It was an extremely frustrating situation. Many passengers were crying and banging their hands on the counter while talking to customer service representative Allabough. Unfortunately, Allabough couldn’t change my flight in the system. At the same time, I was on the phone with an American Airlines customer service representative named Solomon, who said he couldn’t make the change either. So, I decided to take an ONYA Voyages train from Casablanca to Marrakech to reach my destination on Friday, June 26. It turned out to be an unpredictable trip.

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

Pretty bad gate mgmt upon arrival. No open gates and we had to wait at midnight. Shouldn’t be a surprise that an aircraft is coming in.

Comfortable plane ride however on delays disappointment no real details as to why the delays when other flights are leaving the airport

For the minimalist experience, it is really a great ride-- feels a little like public transport i guess

I didn't order food. I requested a Tomato juice and was given a boody mary mix. The serve needs to warn the customer what their given. It wasn't a huge deal, but I wasted $4.50.

EVERYTHING! It was so bad that I will be filing a claim for reimbursement for my seat as I could not fully sit in it due to an obese person being next to me and spilling over into my "space." And my personal item in the overhead been got crushed between two suitcases, so now my business laptop has been damaged beyond repair. Also, it was expensive! Since you pay for EVERYTHING, the cost of the trip was probably more than if you I used an airline that was not discounted. I will NEVER fly Spirit Airlines again!

One of worst experienc my family have every had with this airline. I was informed my Kayak that my flight was delayed and that my family will not make it to houston for our connecting flight. I contacted Spirit customer service to get my family on a later flight due to the delay in Vagas and them not making their connecting flight. The customer rep keep telling me that the flight from vagas is on time and not delayed. She even make to go to the spirit app on my phone and show me how to look up weather or not the flight was delayed. The app showed "on time" 20 minutes later when my family arrived at the airport for their flight, they were told that the flight was delayed and she will not make her connecting flight. I call spirit airline customer support again that night and spoke to another rep who apologize for his collegue and he told me that my family will receive a credit for this, this was on Saturday I still have not received the credit or an email letting me know when I will be credited for this inconvenience. This is not good business and it need to be fixed.

It was very bad it got delayed by 2 hours.Never going to travel with spirit airlines in future.

Flight delayed over 3 or 4 hours because no captain to fly plane. I couldn’t make a connection and had to wait 9 hours for another flight. Had to fly red eye flight. Sucks

I wanted to upgrade my seat because I’m 6’2 and never have enough leg room for my comfort. They upgraded my seat for free putting me in an emergency exit seat. I was very comfortable

We had an almost 7 hour flight delay. We left the gate twice and taxi-ed and then returned the gate twice. Finally we got a new flight crew (our third one) and then left the gate to the final time before departing at 6:45pm (original flight time was 12pm). Out of Newark.

First off, i received an e-mail to allow me to check in for our flight. I folllowed the link, when it came to the seat selection, I was unable to select any "free" seats ( meaning without any additional charge) because everything was " unavailable". My Husband and I were ttavelling with our 3 children hence, i wanted to be assured that we were all seated next to each other. I tried 3 times and everytime I click the selection it said " error loading". What the system wants is for me to buy the seats ( anywhere from $25 to $50 dollars each passenger) like I did on our flight bound to L.A. I called customer service and the guy was unhelpful all he kept repeating was to come really early at the airport and we will be assigned seats there. Imagine my anxiety!!! Spirit says they are a budget airline but they are actually the opposite!! And just before our flight, the flight attendant KEPT announcing/ selling the seats that were not purchased for a cheaper price!! Like it was a bidding/ bargaining game! This was our first and last time to fly Spirit.

My flight got cancelled by Spirit airlines, it was bad experience to me

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