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$143 Find Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus

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Cheapest round-trip
$339
Overall average: $346
Southwest
Wed 11/12Wed 11/19
HOU - CMH • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$143
Typical prices: $218-$398
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Sun 11/16
HOU - CMH • 1 stop
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Southwest
Cheapest • from $339 (round-trip)
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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

Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
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7:00 pm - 10:25 pmHOU-CMH
2h 25mnonstop
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pmCMH-HOU
3h 00mnonstop
$339Southwest
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
Southwest Logo
7:00 pm - 10:25 pmHOU-CMH
2h 25mnonstop
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2:55 pm - 7:10 pmCMH-HOU
5h 15m1 stop
$349Southwest
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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 31
American Airlines Logo
12:09 pm - 6:40 pmHOU-CMH
5h 31m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:49 pmCMH-HOU
9h 49m1 stop
$350American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
Southwest Logo
7:00 pm - 10:25 pmHOU-CMH
2h 25mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 1:55 pmCMH-HOU
5h 55m2 stops
$354Southwest
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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 31
American Airlines Logo
10:13 am - 6:40 pmHOU-CMH
7h 27m1 stop
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3:21 pm - 7:45 pmCMH-HOU
5h 24m1 stop
$359American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 3:00 pmHOU-CMH
8h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 1:55 pmCMH-HOU
5h 55m2 stops
$364Southwest
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Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 11
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:38 amHOU-CMH
4h 38m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 12:21 pmCMH-HOU
7h 16m1 stop
$387Delta
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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 7:03 pmHOU-CMH
5h 48m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 9:41 amCMH-HOU
5h 21m1 stop
$403American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 1
Delta Logo
6:48 pm - 12:14 amHOU-CMH
4h 26m1 stop
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4:49 pm - 11:07 pmCMH-HOU
7h 18m1 stop
$417Delta
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Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 4
Delta Logo
6:44 pm - 11:59 pmHOU-CMH
4h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:05 am - 1:28 pmCMH-HOU
6h 23m1 stop
$529Delta
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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.

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 Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Columbus, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday 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 November, where tickets cost $346 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $491 and $459 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $331 on average.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$143
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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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 $339 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 Airbus A319 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 $408 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 $456 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Columbus?

 
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Houston Hobby to Columbus

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Columbus to Houston Hobby

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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 4239 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

2.0 MediocreThomas, Oct 2025SAT - STL
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Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

Short flight with plenty of open seats. Drinks and snacks were still provided even on such a short flight. <1 hr

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.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

The entire staff from check in agents to flight attendants were pleasant and professional. Would suggest a complimentary water.

Great experience for my first time on Spirit. Wey clean plane, great staff, very smooth. Gave food and entertainment “poor” simply because there was no option for NA….i did not get food nor did I order WiFi….so not a fair assessment but neither would giving top marks without experiencing. Overall, great experience.

Spirit is low fare air line. Food also cost you. No free food.

Everyone was kind for the most part. I did travel with children and paid for seats and even then it was not as suitable. I tried calling their customer service prior to check in and I was told they couldn't help me because I didn't purchase my tickets with them.

I think the staff was nice. They took time to explain safety protocols. Boarding was great. They started early and our flight left a little early which was convenient. Having free games to play would have been better

Just total easy flight experience!! What could you do better..? Hmmm..? There was nothing I can remember. Spirit was a far more comfortable and easy process than American, United & Delta. I'll always look for Spirit and I've told a few people about, since flying this past trip!! I'm a SPIRIT FAN!! Thank You, SPIRIT AIRLINES!! Very, VERY well done, 100%!! See you...SOON!! -Best, Linda R.

The flight was 3.5 hrs delayed. I was not notified prior to arriving to the airport via spirit app. or via boarding pass that I already had loaded on my phone. The agent that i saw at the counter didn’t mention anything about the delay either. I only saw the update after logging in to my email account.

Better than my las vagas experience, but still dissapointed with the airline support service.

Unfortunately, spirits crew had us boarding and parking the plane often, would wait long periods of time before allowing the people attending the flight on the plane to know what was going on this caused for my plane to not only get diverted but then canceled at an airport 2 hours away and basically stranded with charter buses MAYBE being hired. I was left with no choice but to stay overnight and use a comp room in Altantic City to then arrive home the next day. This trip was the first time seeing my partner since he joined the Air Force and this stressful ride caused unwarranted tears on what was supposed to be an east flight home. I understand weather is unpredictable but to have passengers deboard to then reboard an hour later to taxi on the runway for another hour to then basically leave an entire fight stranded. I waited almost 30 minutes at the airport and not one employee could tell me about a charter bus so I had to leave and make accommodations to stay overnight and get a ride home.

Flight was on time and was not crowded. Flight attendants were very understanding of my wife’s back problems.

Boarding was on time and plane departed as scheduled. There are obviously no amenities (food, drink, entertainment) on Frontier, but there also didn't seem to be any issues with luggage space either.

Inbound plane was on time and flight departed on time with no issues while boarding.

I knew going into this that Frontier, being a low cost carrier, would be pretty bare bones and charge for most extras but this was made up for by the fact that the airplane was a reasonably new Airbus, every employee was great and best of all, Everett Washington is an amazing airport - thanks Frontier for flying there!!!

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

It was well done. It was my first time flying with them and I was nervous b/c I have heard of many cancelled and/or delray flights. Everything went smoothly.

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

The single worst check in experience I could imagine. I’ll never do any business with Frontier or any affiliated company

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

Everyone seemed to be in zone 1 for boarding. Maybe break it up a little. Otherwise, smooth flight.

Frontier is the Walmart of airlines. Frontier has removed adjustability and comfort from their seats to make the flight lighter and save gas. This makes it impossible to sleep on their flights. Their customer service is abysmal. Once, I bought a drink on the plane, and they swiped my credit card on the plane to pay for it. Then I got three weeks of daily notices from my bank telling me they tried to charge the wrong card number over and over again. I tried to call them, but they removed the ability to actually talk to someone that can resolve such a problem from their company to cut corners. The only way to talk to someone in person is to go to the check-in counter at the airport (40 minutes drive from my house). Eventually their system gave up on trying to charge the card, after 21 days of repeated tries. They don't pad their prices even a little to handle customer service issues like missed flights. They also have a blanket policy preventing helping you reschedule a missed flight if their system says you "cancelled" your own flight online. This is a major problem because their website is broken on mobile devices, the only web browser you have at the airport when their gate staff tell you that you have to reschedule your own missed flight online because they can't help you. I tried to reschedule my flight on my android device and instead, their website crashed and "cancelled" my missed flight. When I got to the counter, the agent argued with me for 5 minutes insisting that I intentionally cancelled my own flight (implying I had to buy another flight). She missed the point: the problem was that I could not buy another flight because their website is broken. I left to avoid more conflict with the "customer service" agent. I tried to redress my issue with their only other "customer service" chanel available: the contact form on their website. The response I got was more of the same: you cancelled your own flight, according to our website / computer records, therefore we won't help you. I was trying to explain the problem with their broken website that cost me hundreds of dollars by crashing / malfunctioning and resulting in a cancelled flight, but they only had deaf ears for this problem. Worst customer service I have ever experienced. I will never buy another Frontier flight again, because it is a risky, painful move that I will likely regret often.

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