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

HOU Airport Page →
1,001 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 18m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN1889
WN Southwest
7M8
11:01 AM
CDT
3:19 PM
EDT
3h 18m
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
Prices
✓
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WN2006
WN Southwest
7M8
4:20 PM
CDT
7:50 PM
EDT
2h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1008
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
EDT
9:20 AM
CDT
2h 40m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1278
WN Southwest
B38M
7:50 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
CDT
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN1151
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
CDT
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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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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✓
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WN1190
WN Southwest
7M8
7:55 PM
EDT
9:35 PM
CDT
2h 40m
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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
STL St Louis 4h 5m WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Columbus flights
BNA Nashville 4h 10m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Columbus flights
DAL Dallas 4h 21m CWGEJALBQ → WN Dallas (DAL) to Columbus flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 27m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus flights
MDW Chicago 4h 31m WN → EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Columbus flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 48m AAASBA → AAASCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbus flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 55m WN → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Columbus flights
AUS Austin 5h 20m LXJWN → DLWN Austin (AUS) to Columbus flights
DCA Washington 5h 25m WN → AAWN Washington (DCA) to Columbus flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 30m WNYE → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Columbus
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,001 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

HOU–CMH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,001 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore HOU Routes CMH Routes HOU Live Flights CMH Live Flights HOU Delays CMH Delays
All flights from Columbus (CMH) Columbus to Houston flights
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 8 737, 7M8 2h30-3h18 49% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 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, HOU to CMH 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
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
STL ~4h 5m BNA ~4h 10m DAL ~4h 21m ATL ~4h 27m MDW ~4h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,847
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
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
90%
Return
CMH → HOU
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
84%
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 4 5
Weekly flights 8 45 15
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 1m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 49% – –
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 30m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance1,001 mi / 1,610 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,001 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HOU to CMH: 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 St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Dallas Love Field.
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.
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 HOU to CMH

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

HOU to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to CMH is about 2 hours 30 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 St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).