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Cheapest round-trip
$129
Overall average: $487
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IAH - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$267
Typical prices: $487-$807
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Cheap Flights from George Bush Intcntl to Columbus (IAH-CMH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from George Bush Intcntl to Columbus 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 George Bush Intcntl to Columbus

Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17
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4:35 pm - 11:27 pm
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11:39 am - 12:18 am
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13h 39m1 stop
$129Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Mon, Feb 23
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5:49 pm - 10:32 am
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6h 53m1 stop
$135Frontier
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$137Multiple Airlines
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5:05 am - 10:47 am
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4h 42m1 stop
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12:03 pm - 5:10 pm
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6h 07m1 stop
$138Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Sun, Mar 1
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5:49 pm - 10:32 am
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15h 43m1 stop
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11:17 am - 10:51 pm
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12h 34m1 stop
$139Frontier
Tue, Feb 24 - Sun, Mar 1
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$141Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Feb 28
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15h 25m1 stop
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$143Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24
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15h 43m1 stop
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$144Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 1
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6h 07m1 stop
$146Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
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4:22 pm - 10:44 am
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17h 22m1 stop
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11:39 am - 8:23 pm
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9h 44m1 stop
$148Spirit Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for George Bush Intcntl to Columbus flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from George Bush Intcntl to Columbus 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 Houston George Bush Airport to Columbus?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Columbus on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Houston George Bush Airport to Columbus. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Columbus Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Columbus 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Columbus Airport is May, where tickets cost $356 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $652 and $487 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Columbus 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 $377, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$57
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Columbus

When to book flights from George Bush Intcntl to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from George Bush Intcntl to Columbus 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 Houston George Bush Airport to Columbus flights

  • How can I fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Columbus?

    Unfortunately, no direct flights are operating this route on a daily basis. However, several airlines offer connecting flights with at least one stopover. These flights are recommendable as they are cheaper, although they add extra hours to your flight. A common stopover occurs at Hartsfield-Jackson-ATL-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Orlando International Airport.

  • Where can I stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport?

    The departure airport boasts an on-site hotel offering convenient accommodations to passengers. The Houston Airport Marriott is nestled between Terminals B and C. The airport provides complimentary underground train service from the hotel to the airline gates. Staying at this hotel allows you to avoid morning rushes if you have an early flight.

  • Are there car rental companies at the arrival airport?

    If you are looking for a rental car to help you move around, you can find one right at the airport. The arrival airport houses about nine car rental agencies with a variety of car options to pick from. There is a shuttle that transports passengers to the car rental center.

  • What facilities are available for children?

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport has several play areas designed to occupy kids while you wait for your flight. Adults are required to accompany their children.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Columbus Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Columbus Airport was $57 for a one-way ticket and $129 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Houston George Bush Airport to Columbus flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston George Bush Airport to Columbus flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Columbus?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston George Bush Airport and Columbus, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Columbus are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $426 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $467 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Houston George Bush Airport to Columbus.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbus from Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Airport to Columbus?

    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 Columbus with an airline and back to Houston George Bush Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston George Bush Airport and CMH 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 Houston George Bush Airport to Columbus?

    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 Columbus from Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Columbus Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $213 or less one-way and $449 or less round-trip.
  • You will arrive in Columbus through John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), the primary airport serving the city and located about 6 miles from the heart of the city. Getting from the airport to your destination is easy using the different transportation means available at the airport. You can use a taxi, rideshare app service, or public transportation. The COTA bus line offers affordable and convenient transit from the airport and is especially ideal for passengers traveling on a budget. However, if you are looking for a comfortable and efficient transportation option, consider using a taxi.
  • If you are traveling with an infant, there a no need to worry because the arrival airport is very parent-friendly to ensure that mothers have a less intimidating travel experience. There are nursing rooms at John Glenn International Airport in all Concourses providing private areas for breastfeeding and pumping. The rooms are fitted with charging pots and comfortable seats.
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has several parking options, including Valet parking, Terminal parking, and Economy parking. These parking spaces are affordable and guarantee the safety of your car while you are away. It is advisable to book online in advance to get better deals. There are also charging stations for electric cars at the airport.
  • If you arrive early at the departure airport, you can escape the busy terminals and relax in one of the lounges at the airport, including the USO Lounge, Air France Lounge, KLM Crown Lounge, and The Centurion Lounge. Since most lounges are airline operated, you can contact your airline and inquire about their lounge access. Take advantage of the services provided in the lounges as you wait to board your flight.
  • Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport has interfaith chapels accessible to all passengers regardless of their faith. The chapels offer a quiet space for prayers and meditation. You can find them on Terminals C and D.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston George Bush Airport to Columbus?

 
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from George Bush Intcntl to Columbus

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Columbus. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from George Bush Intcntl to Columbus? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8021 reviews
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Flight was late from Newark to Atlanta, I asked flight attendant to please let my family of 3 out first when we landed to Atlanta because we were late for our connecting flight to Quito. She didn't and we were late for 5 minutes we couldn't board the plane and spend hours trying to get another flight with customer service for the next day.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
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Flight was late from Newark to Atlanta, I asked flight attendant to please let my family of 3 out first when we landed to Atlanta because we were late for our connecting flight to Quito. She didn't and we were late for 5 minutes we couldn't board the plane and spend hours trying to get another flight with customer service for the next day.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Late delayed flight delays boarding and delays leaving and delays on arrival too. Cramped plane no room no food.

DTW line is too long. The flights from DTW to BWI are always delayed for unknown reasons.

Delta canceled our flight and we had to scramble to find another airline to get home. Phoenix is not a delta hub so they didn’t have another plane. It would have been a red eye though Salt Lake City. Getting in at 5am. No bueno.

This flight was no comparison to our prior flight. I'm thinking it all has to do with the age of the aircraft.

This flight was a first class choice and left much to be desired. Seat backs on seats were falling apart and torn. Seats actually didn't come to a "full & upright position". Pull out table was sprung. Not any significant leg room. All in all we were on an obviously older plane and felt overcharged for what we received as first class.

Flight was delayed several times. At one point, they "pulled back" 15 minutes from the delayed boarding and sent a text saying we would board sooner than previously advised. The flight then was delayed again. And when we boarded, there was an unspecified technical issue which had us waiting in the plane for about an hour.

Delta is a good airline. I've never had an issue with Delta. I'll continue to fly with them until they show me that I shouldn't.

The only thing nice I can say is the flight crew was really nice and apologetic about the situation. They shared as much information as they had and advised us on what we could do about missing connecting flights. The boarding process was so slow. The gate agent was working by herself and should have had someone working with her. It took almost an hour to board because she was trying to board a full flight of people and provide customer service to everyone who was flying standby and/or had questions. It was really chaotic. This didn't help the fact that we were delayed and folks were missing connections the longer it took.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight was delayed and missed my connection Lufthansa didn’t respond.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

United could have one single once of customer service. No human United employee would help me with the invalid mileage plus number, they said I had to speak with the computer.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

Sadly there was a crew member very rude with my kid and with me.

They canceled the flight and didn't assist in getting a new flight on any airline. I had to spend 10 hrs in the airport after getting a ticket On Delta for twice as much. I've flown Spirit many times and this was my worst experience I've had.

Late taking off. ATC sent us circling around Chicago for almost an hour, after landing taxied for 40 minutes.

We had too many delays for the crew not the plane

Awful!!! Spirit cancelled my flight just 4 hours before departure- with no alternative flights available. I ended up missing a huge family gathering because I wasn’t able to get out. Such An awful experience. And on top of that, all the buckle and dime-ing for bags. I will never book with Spirit EVER

I'd have like to check my bag and not toss my hair products.sears are very uncomfortable. And that even water isn't free really sucks. The ticket was almost $400

Terrible. They cancelled the flight at the last minute after I had checked in at the airport and then told me they could only put me on a flight after 7 days. Pathetic.

Spirit cancelled the flight very late last night, I was on the way to the airport when I found out

Flight was canceled and instead of rescheduling at the gate we had to go out to the ticket counter. Unruly kids kicking the back of my rows chair with staff to inattentive to say something.

Honestly horrible. The plane on the way back was delayed 6 times with no explanation on why. When I asked for a refund or some money back because I had to miss a day of work because of the desk, they told me no. Because of how poorly it was handled I will most likely never take spirit again

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

One of the worst travel experiences I've had. Had a flight scheduled with CVG to RSW on VLSWQX this morning departing at 5:30. Two individuals at the gate and one was in training. Not her fault but she didn't have the ability to check people in resulting in at least 15 families that didn't make it on the plane because they weren't checked into the system in time. When arriving at the airport to drop off our prepaid checked bags, the bag drop off agent asked if we could check our bags at the gate because of the long line. We said no problem so arrived at the gate by 5:00. They told those people that had previously paid for checked bags to stand off to the side while they let others that either didn't have a checked bag or their bag was already on the plan through. Realizing the gate workers had an issue, they either called for help or this lady showed up late for work as she didn't arrive until 5:15. The worker who had been there training the other individual and working diligently to make sure all passengers got on board. He even said that at one point all people that are currently in line are fine but asked the person in training to stand outside the ticketing area around 5:15 to notify any late travels that the flight was in boarding process and they arrrived too late. At that point, we're sill standing off to the side with our pre-paid checked bags patiently waiting. When the new lady arrived she couldn't have been more rude. It was an awful seen. Essentially they had asked for those without an assigned seat to board last, those with pre-paid checked bag stand off to the site and any traveling with a larger items that needed to be checked at the gate (such as a stroller), wait on the side. They realized that the flight needed to leave on time so the gate attendant shut the gate. So anyone without a seat assignment, those that had pre-checked bags, and the worst one I saw was a mother with two infant children was in line with use because she was asked to stand to the side because her stroller. When they shut the door to the plan they told her she could no longer get on. Her checked bags were already on the plane with her car keys in them, and the lady told her we couldn't accept anyone else on because the door was shut. She didn't even have a way to get home from the airport. Truely evil behavior. I've flown Frontier enough to know customer service is not a top priority in the company's mission, but this was an all-time low. I'm sending this after an 18 hour drive that our family just completed to Bonita Springs . I felt really bad for the lady being trained and the other individual trying to help, but when the new lady came to the gate she was truly one of the rudest individuals I've ever met. One lady had been there since 4am but because she didn't have an assigned seat they wouldn't let her on the plan.

I loved the staff on the plane. So friendly and helpful! However, there was an argument and misunderstanding by the staff and a customer at the gate, and the staff member was being unprofessional. When we arrived in Atlanta, we waited 1.5 hrs for our luggage to arrive. When I asked the airport attendant, they said Frontier had the longest wait for luggage out of any airlines, and that they could not be held responsible for the delay.

Not clean and was told I would get a great seat and it was not great at all

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