Cheap Flights from Columbus to Houston
Cheap Flights from Columbus to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from Columbus to Houston? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Columbus to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 15,100–28,100 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Columbus to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-11-26
CMH - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,100 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-27
CMH - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-26
CMH - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 18,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-27
CMH - HOU
First | 1 Stop
From 24,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-27
CMH - HOU
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-26
CMH - HOU
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 28,100 Pts + $5.6
Columbus to Houston flight facts
Distance
1,001 mi
1,610 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Airports in Columbus
CMH · John Glenn Columbus Intl
Airports in Houston
HOU · William P Hobby
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Columbus - Houston · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Cleveland - Houston · Cleveland is 112 mi from Columbus
Flights Pittsburgh - Houston · Pittsburgh is 144 mi from Columbus
Flights Columbus - Austin · Austin is 148 mi from Houston
Flights Detroit - Houston · Detroit is 155 mi from Columbus
Premium cabin flights from Columbus to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
CMH - HOU
First | 1 Stop
From 24,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
CMH - HOU
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
CMH - HOU
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 28,100 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Columbus to Houston depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Columbus to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Columbus to Houston.
Columbus and Houston are about 1,001 miles (1,610 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,001-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Houston is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Departures from Columbus: John Glenn Columbus Intl (CMH). Arrivals in Houston: William P Hobby (HOU).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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