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$143 Find Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Hobby to Columbus departing on 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$327
Typical prices: $491-$310
Southwest
Tue 5/12Tue 5/19
HOU - CMH • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$143
Typical prices: $183-$508
Delta
Tue 6/16
HOU - CMH • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $327 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $264 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Columbus (HOU-CMH)

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

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19
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11:10 am - 2:40 pm
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2h 30mnonstop
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5:45 pm - 7:35 pm
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2h 50mnonstop
$327Southwest
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 19
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11:10 am - 2:40 pm
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2h 30mnonstop
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5:45 pm - 7:35 pm
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2h 50mnonstop
$336Southwest
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
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2:40 pm - 9:10 pm
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5h 30m
1 stop
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5:45 pm - 7:35 pm
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2h 50mnonstop
$337Southwest
Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 10
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10:25 am - 7:05 pm
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7h 40m
2 stops
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1:15 pm - 2:55 pm
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2h 40mnonstop
$338Southwest
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 19
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1:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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2h 30mnonstop
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5:45 pm - 7:35 pm
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2h 50mnonstop
$341Southwest
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 19
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11:00 am - 6:20 pm
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6h 20m
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5:45 pm - 7:35 pm
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2h 50mnonstop
$342Southwest
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 19
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1:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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2h 30mnonstop
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3:20 pm - 7:45 pm
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5h 25m
1 stop
$344Southwest
Mon, May 4 - Sat, May 9
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10:25 am - 1:50 pm
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2h 25mnonstop
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12:10 pm - 2:00 pm
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2h 50mnonstop
$345Southwest
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
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11:10 am - 2:40 pm
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2h 30mnonstop
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5:45 pm - 12:05 am
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7h 20m
1 stop
$346Southwest
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 19
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6:00 am - 1:54 pm
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CMH
6h 54m
1 stop
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7:05 am - 12:11 pm
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HOU
6h 06m
1 stop
$347Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to Columbus flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus Airport departing in May.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Columbus, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Columbus Airport is October, where tickets cost $331 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $660 and $473 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston Hobby 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 $416, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Columbus Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$143
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus

When to book flights from Hobby to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Columbus flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus Airport was $143 for a one-way ticket and $327 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Columbus.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Columbus are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $404 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $447 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbus from Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Columbus Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $274 or less one-way and $367 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Houston Hobby to Columbus.
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Hobby 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4328 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

10.0 ExcellentPaul, Apr 2026
PHX - MDW
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Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

The new seat assignment thing is wierd. If you don’t pay for a seat they always assign you a middle seat regardless of how many people are on the flight. Idk… the new company that bought Southwest is trying to make it more profitable, but I’m just not seeing it. The flight attendants aren’t having as much fun anymore. It just feels like the airline is slowly dying. IMO. We shall see if Southwest is the next Toy’s R Us.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Plane was late. Zero service for 2+ hour flight and it was not that bumpy.

I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

Great flight. Good snacks and drinks. Grateful it was free. The flight from Nashville to louisville, i think her name was Tracy (not sure that's right) super awesome, nice and cheerful. She really enjoyed being at work today! She was the person who scanned the boarding pass on flight wn941. She should be recommended for a raise !

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

It's a long flight and I would have liked better snacks between lunch and the arrival meal. It's fine to have fruit and nuts but I really don't like ramen because it's salty junk soup. I'd suggest sandwiches. They're not expensive nor are they hard to store for a long flight. The FA's had a couple of big services and they were super busy preparing, executing and then cleaning up. Then they disappeared.

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

It isvvery small flight. No leg room . No space to put my personal item at feet.

Didn't make the flight because the first leg of my flight was canceled and the next leg was already booked.

Good quick flight on a small but comfortable plane. I'm 6'3 and had plenty of space.

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

They didn’t put my luggage on my transfer so I had to spend the night in Detroit. They said my luggage would be here in the morning and they’re still searching for it. It did not arrive apparently.

Flight delayed twice (not Spirit fault) No food served* No entertainment * *in response to my choices in the rating. None was provided so couldn’t rate properly

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

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

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.

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