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

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 9:58 am
• Latest: departs at 8:12 pm and lands at 10:50 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 38m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Columbus Airport takes 2h 38m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Houston to Columbus Airport range from $354 to $618, with an average of $440 over the past 12 months. Anything below $354 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 73% above the $440 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $284 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $493 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.

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

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

One-way fares from Houston to Columbus Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $105, which is 64% below the typical average for this route.

Columbus Airport (CMH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $77 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Houston to Columbus Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $414 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $607, a difference of $193.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 16m, compared with 4h 56m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 4h 56m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Columbus Airport are Greater Columbus Convention Center, Ohio Stadium and Nationwide Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Columbus Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston to Columbus Airport 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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.