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$62 Find Cheap Flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Columbus

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Cheapest round-trip
$134
Overall average: $474
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IAH - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$382
Typical prices: $397-$507
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IAH - CMH • Non-stop
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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

Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
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4:06 pm - 5:40 pm
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12:10 pm - 10:50 pm
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11h 40m
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$134Frontier
Wed, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 12
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5:53 pm - 7:18 pm
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24h 25m
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8:03 pm - 8:51 am
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13h 48m
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$153Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
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12:10 pm - 11:11 am
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$156Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Sat, Apr 11
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7:32 pm - 7:29 am
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$161Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 11
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$168Frontier
Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 1
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6:35 pm - 11:29 pm
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$172Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
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$175Frontier
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
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24h 25m
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7:14 pm - 3:07 pm
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$179Frontier
Sun, Apr 19 - Mon, Apr 20
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$180Frontier
Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 20
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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, Sunday 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 June, where tickets cost $381 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $752 and $474 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.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Columbus Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure 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 average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Columbus Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$62
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 66% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% 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 $62 for a one-way ticket and $134 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?

    JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines 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 Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston George Bush Airport and Columbus, with oneworld 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 $451 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 $397 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.

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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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First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
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First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

Loved flying First Class. Very comfortable. The seat was amazing. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax so much better than in coach.

We landed and sat on the tarmac for 45 minutes because they only have one gate at the airport and there was another plane running late so we had to wait

The WiFi was not working. That made for a long flight.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Stop changing gates. Stop cancelling flights Stop moving my seat.

Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

The crew made our experience extremely bad. They were rude and didn’t have anything for kids.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

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.

First off, I had a conversation with a flight attendant that was working this flight. I overheard her telling another flight attendant while we were in line for Chic-Fil-A that the flight was not going to land until 12:47 pm. I found this odd since the flight was to take off at 1:03. I commented to the flight attendant that was going to mess up the on-time take-off She said. if you fly alot you will notice that it's a good thing if the flight even arrives at all. I said that was a low bar. I think that flight attendants represent their airlines whether on board or in the airport ordering food. I was surprised to hear such negativity. However, I have noticed that Spirit flight attendants are usually in a sour mood.. Eventually the flight arrived and I boarded and the flight took off an hour late. There was no direction about the on-board wi-fi. Nor was there any info in the seat back pocket. I don't know if there was wi-fi or not, There were no complimentary snacks or drinks for my row 36 as there was turbulence and the captain asked the flight attendants to stop serving just as they were close to my row. When the turbulence stopped, they did have time to serve us but they did not. Upon arriving, the flight attendant asked anyone not having to catch a flight to Ft. Laudersle which was a tight connection to sit down and let those people pass. I complied but I could not help thinking that if Spirit would have took off on time that they would not have to inconvenience their passengers. All in all, I think Spirit is a mediocre airline at best. There are so many things they could do to improve. Yet, since I only fly Spirit infrequently preferring Southwest and Delta, I like to see if they are improving and sadly no, they are not. One good thing - nice modern seats and interiors.

Less than acceptable. Family members had flights cancelled with no reason. Multiple hour delay, gate changes, poor communication, less than satisfactory. I will never fly with spirit again, which is a shame because it’s a budget friendly option but quite frankly with all of the hassle and hoops that come with flying spirit. Completely unacceptable.

Missed flight cause tsa took so long, overbooked flight, left terminal earlier than posted departure ridiculous upcharges stayed at airport additional 6 hours to catch next available flight. Had to make other arrangements to be picked up for later flight. Terrible experience!

I purchased extra legroom so I will be comfortable but the guy behind me is a big guy who keeps on moving and since he is big I can feel his movement at the back of my chair.

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

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.

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

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