Cheap Flights from Houston to Columbus
Cheap Flights from Houston to Columbus
Looking for cheap flights from Houston to Columbus? 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 Houston to Columbus vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–15,000 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 Houston to Columbus for specific travel dates.
2026-11-09
IAH - CMH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2027-01-04
IAH - CMH
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-11-09
IAH - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,000 Pts + $5.6
2027-01-01
IAH - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-09
IAH - CMH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-09
IAH - CMH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $30.6
Houston to Columbus flight facts
Distance
986 mi
1,586 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Airports in Columbus
CMH · John Glenn Columbus Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Houston - Columbus · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Houston - Cleveland · Cleveland is 112 mi from Columbus
Flights Houston - Cincinnati · Cincinnati is 115 mi from Columbus
Flights Austin - Columbus · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Houston - Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh is 144 mi from Columbus
Flights Houston - Detroit · Detroit is 155 mi from Columbus
Premium cabin flights from Houston to Columbus
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
IAH - CMH
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2027-01-02
IAH - CMH
First | 1 Stop
From 37,500 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2027-01-02
IAH - CMH
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 44,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
IAH - CMH
First | 2 Stops | 5 left
From 45,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
IAH - CMH
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 46,800 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
IAH - CMH
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $33.5
Selected hotels for your next stay
Columbus, OH (USA)
Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $159
Columbus, OH (USA)
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
From Pts or $197
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Houston to Columbus 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 Houston to Columbus.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Houston to Columbus.
Houston and Columbus are about 986 miles (1,586 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 986-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.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Departures from Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH). Arrivals in Columbus: John Glenn Columbus Intl (CMH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Columbus, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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