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

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B38M
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2:25 PM
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7M8
11:10 AM
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2:40 PM
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2h 30m
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737
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Houston to Columbus
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,001 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 65 1-stop hubs

HOU–CMH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,001 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 7M8, B38M 2h25-2h30 55% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M – 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, HOU to CMH 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
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
OKC ~3h 38m LUK ~4h 7m MEM ~4h 7m PDK ~4h 10m BWD ~4h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,682
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
HOU → CMH
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
20%
Return
CMH → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → CMH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Houston

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric HOU→CMH IAH→CMH AUS→CMH
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 2
Weekly flights 14 27 13
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 42m 2h 30m
Departure OTP 55% – –
Houston (IAH) to Columbus flights · Austin (AUS) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
1,001 mi / 1,610 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 2h 30m.
Facts

HOU–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance1,001 mi / 1,610 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 2h 30m. The route covers 1,001 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from HOU to CMH. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, LUK, MEM, PDK, BWD, YIP, IND, PWA, CLE, IAH, NEW, TEB, IAD, PNS, APF, HPN, PBI, RSW, SRQ, BCT, MCI, YYZ, BDR, EWR, MSP, MHT, PHL, TEX, SCF, BDL, BZN, TUS, ELP, SUN, VNY, YYC, SEA, PIT, SFO, ATL, ECP, DAL, BNA, SLC, BWI, DFW, CHS, MCO, TPA, MDW, STL, JAX, MIA, FLL, AUS, DEN, LGA, LAS, DCA, PHX, SAN, LAX, RDU, SAV and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from CMH to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and AUS. 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 HOU to CMH

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to CMH ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 30 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

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).