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Flight deals from Houston to Port Columbus

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Houston to Port Columbus Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $129. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Columbus.$113 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 30, returning Tue, Oct 6.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, Sep 30, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Port Columbus on Tue, Oct 6, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $113, select.

Columbus.$119 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 4, returning Tue, Nov 10.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, Nov 4, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Port Columbus on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $119, select.

Columbus.$122 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 22, returning Sun, Oct 25.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, Oct 22, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Port Columbus on Sun, Oct 25, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $122, select.

Columbus.$129 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 5, returning Tue, Sep 8.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, Sep 5, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Port Columbus on Tue, Sep 8, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $129, select.

Columbus.$143 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 29, returning Tue, Nov 3.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, Oct 29, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Port Columbus on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $143, select.

Columbus.$183 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 31, returning Thu, Sep 3.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Port Columbus on Thu, Sep 3, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $183, select.

Columbus.$238 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 30, returning Tue, Oct 6.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, Sep 30, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Port Columbus on Tue, Oct 6, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.

Columbus.$239 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 4, returning Tue, Nov 10.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, Nov 4, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Port Columbus on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $239, select.

Columbus.$239 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 5, returning Tue, Sep 8.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, Sep 5, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Port Columbus on Tue, Sep 8, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $239, select.

Columbus.$241 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 27, returning Sun, Aug 30.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, Aug 27, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Port Columbus on Sun, Aug 30, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $241, select.

Columbus.$249 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 13, returning Tue, Oct 20.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, Oct 13, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Port Columbus on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $249, select.

Columbus.$263 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 31, returning Mon, Aug 31.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Port Columbus on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $263, select.

Columbus.$263 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 31, returning Thu, Sep 3.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Port Columbus on Thu, Sep 3, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $263, select.

Columbus.$297 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 26, returning Mon, Nov 2.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, Oct 26, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Port Columbus on Mon, Nov 2, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $297, select.

Columbus.$297 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 26, returning Thu, Dec 3.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, Nov 26, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Port Columbus on Thu, Dec 3, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $297, select.

Columbus.$298 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 4, returning Sun, Dec 6.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, Dec 4, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Port Columbus on Sun, Dec 6, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.

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Houston to Port Columbus: Alternative routes

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Houston to Columbus: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$113
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	2 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airline	Southwest Airlines
Average flights per week	69

Finding cheap flights from Houston to Port Columbus: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Houston to Port Columbus?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Houston to Port Columbus is $113. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Houston to Port Columbus?

2 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to Port Columbus.

Which airlines fly direct from Houston to Port Columbus?

Southwest Airlines, United and Air New Zealand fly direct from Houston to Port Columbus.

How many flights are there a week from Houston to Port Columbus?

There are 69 flights per week flying from Houston to Port Columbus, as of August 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Port Columbus?

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Port Columbus is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Houston to Port Columbus Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Port Columbus Airport on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Houston to Port Columbus Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Port Columbus?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Port Columbus but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Columbus?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Columbus is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Traveling from Houston to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH): What you need to know

Your travel plans take shape at one of Houston's main airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) departing from either of these.
The average length of a direct Houston to John Glenn Columbus International Airport flight is 2 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Columbus is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Houston. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is located in Columbus.
The busiest route is from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), with 20 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from IAH to CMH is the 7:20am United Airlines option. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 8:16pm with United Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to CMH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Popular months like July or vacation periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.

Airports in Houston

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Go straight to your destination from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Direct flights from Houston to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) can be booked from here.
United Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Houston to John Glenn Columbus International Airport taking off from IAH.
Most passengers prefer to fly with United from IAH to CMH.
With an impressive 80.58% of services arriving as scheduled, United is the most punctual carrier on this route.
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Houston to John Glenn Columbus International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

You can book a direct Houston to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) plane ticket out of Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Work out whether leaving from HOU works best for your plans.
Southwest Airlines operates direct flights from Houston to CMH out of HOU. Book your favorite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in one go.
Southwest Airlines is the go-to airline for bookings on the HOU to CMH route.
With 66.36% of its services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the top on-time carrier flying between Houston Hobby Airport and John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
You can arrive at HOU from central Houston in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes to cover the 19 kilometers or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Houston to CMH flight? Unwind in a hotel near Houston Hobby Airport before your vacation officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.

About John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

If you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CMH:
CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.

Getting from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus

From John Glenn Columbus International Airport, central Columbus is around 16 kilometers away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center by car.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is $52. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $113. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Houston to CMH. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Houston to John Glenn Columbus International Airport ticket.
Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Houston to CMH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in a cheap flight from Houston to John Glenn Columbus International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Houston to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Houston to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). July is the peak month for travel to Columbus. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in December.
When booking your Houston to CMH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Columbus, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to John Glenn Columbus International Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).

More about Columbus

When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Columbus right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Houston to John Glenn Columbus International Airport:
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Whetstone Park / Park of Roses are a couple of top attractions to add to your Columbus must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Ohio Theater.

Explore more of the United States

You've visited Columbus, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel around 274 kilometers west to Indianapolis to tick off its top attractions. From Lucas Oil Stadium to Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in the United States, consider Detroit, about 257 kilometers north of Columbus. Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts are key reasons to visit.