Columbus to Houston (CMH–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CMH Airport Page →
1,001 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 53m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN1008
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
EDT
9:20 AM
CDT
2h 40m
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WN1278
WN Southwest
B38M
7:50 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
CDT
2h 40m
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WN1151
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
CDT
2h 40m
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WN726
WN Southwest
7S7
3:05 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
CDT
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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WN1190
WN Southwest
7M8
7:55 PM
EDT
9:35 PM
CDT
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN1889
WN Southwest
7M8
10:25 AM
CDT
1:55 PM
EDT
2h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN1963
WN Southwest
737
1:00 PM
CDT T3
4:30 PM
EDT
2h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
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WN2006
WN Southwest
7M8
4:20 PM
CDT
7:50 PM
EDT
2h 30m
47%
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 5m CNSWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 34m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
DAL Dallas 4h 39m WN → WNXE Dallas (DAL) to Houston flights
AUS Austin 4h 40m DLWN → WN Austin (AUS) to Houston flights
ECP Panama City Beach 4h 45m WN → WN Panama City Beach (ECP) to Houston flights
MDW Chicago 4h 50m EJMWN → SBEVJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Houston flights
STL St Louis 4h 55m WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 57m AAASCX → AABAEJA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
DCA Washington 5h 28m AAASWN → WN Washington (DCA) to Houston flights
MCO Orlando 5h 29m EJAF9NK → WN Orlando (MCO) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbus to Houston
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,001 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind

CMH–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,001 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore CMH Routes HOU Routes CMH Live Flights HOU Live Flights CMH Delays HOU Delays
All flights from Houston (HOU) Houston to Columbus flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMH–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h40 76% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMH to HOU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
CVG ~4h 0m BNA ~4h 5m ATL ~4h 34m DAL ~4h 39m AUS ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,883
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CMH → HOU
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
83%
Return
HOU → CMH
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric CMH→HOU DAY→HOU LUK→HOU
Distance from CMH – 71 mi 102 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 8 – 1
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 30m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 76% – –
Dayton (DAY) to Houston flights · Cincinnati (LUK) to Houston flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of CMH with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Columbus.
CMH: EDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,001 mi / 1,610 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

CMH–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,001 mi / 1,610 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMH to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,001 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CMH to HOU: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Love Field.
Houston is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from HOU to CMH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAY, LUK and CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CMH to HOU

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMH to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to HOU is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,001 miles (1,610 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY), Cincinnati (LUK) and Cleveland (CLE).