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

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7M8
5:45 PM
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7:35 PM
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2h 50m
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WN1472
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 PM
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9:50 PM
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B38M
11:00 AM
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2:25 PM
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7M8
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Columbus to Houston
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,001 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind 70 1-stop hubs

CMH–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,001 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore CMH Routes HOU Routes CMH Live Flights HOU Live Flights CMH Delays HOU Delays
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 14 7M8, 7S7 2h50-3h 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
SBN ~3h 41m NEW ~3h 42m LUK ~4h 20m TYS ~4h 21m SDF ~4h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,765
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
HOU → CMH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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 LUK→HOU CLE→HOU
Distance from CMH – 102 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 14 1 2
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 29m 2h 46m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cincinnati (LUK) to Houston flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Houston flights · Charleston (CRW) 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 50m to 3h 0m.
Facts

CMH–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,001 mi / 1,610 km
Flight time2h 50m to 3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 2h 50m to 3h. The route covers 1,001 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CMH to HOU. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBN, NEW, LUK, TYS, SDF, IND, LIT, CLE, PWK, GSP, YYZ, CLT, PIT, APF, IAD, ORF, PBI, SRQ, SUA, BCT, HPN, TEB, SAV, APA, OKC, OPF, TEX, RSW, NAS, ASE, EWR, YUL, BOS, ORD, SCF, PHL, FCA, SBA, SJO, YVR, SJC, SFO, SLC, DFW, RDU, ECP, MIA, BWI, STL, ATL, BNA, FLL, SAN, TPA, MCO, CHS, DAL, MDW, DCA, JAX, PHX, AUS, LAS, DEN, MSP, LAX, LGA, CUN, ADS and FTW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 LUK, CLE and CRW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CMH to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to HOU ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,001 miles (1,610 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SBN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Cleveland (CLE) and Charleston (CRW).