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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1322
WN Southwest
7M8
11:10 AM
CDT
2:40 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3750
WN Southwest
7M8
7:15 PM
EDT
9:05 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Columbus
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,001 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 121 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 30m. Beyond nonstop, 121 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7 7M8 2h30 93%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

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
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
121
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,861
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.

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 3
Weekly flights 7 28 7
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 20m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 93%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

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.

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 flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections121 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

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 30m. The route covers 1,001 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from HOU to CMH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, OKC, SAT, PDK, SDF, CHA, MEM, MQY, BWD, CPS, SWO, YIP, BHM, LEX, AIK, CLE, AGS, GSO, MKE, PWK, DSM, GRR, CHO, PWA, CRW, LRD, TYS, BUF, GPT, SSI, GSP, PIT, RST, PTK, RIC, CLT, ECP, PNS, MRK, SUA, NEW, BTL, TEB, IAD, SAV, SRQ, PBI, RSW, ABE, HPN, MCI, OPF, ILM, TMB, ORD, YYZ, BDR, PHL, APF, BCT, FNL, LEB, FTY, FRG, MHT, EYW, HDN, BED, EGE, TEX, EWR, AZA, VNC, NAS, BDL, SCF, GCM, YUL, JFK, BZN, ARR, BOS, TUS, ELP, SUN, VNY, YYC, PDX, SEA, SJC, SNA, SFO, ATL, IND, SLC, SAN, DFW, MCO, JAX, TPA, DAL, BWI, LTN, RDU, BNA, CHS, AUS, MDW, IAH, STL, DCA, MSP, PHX, DEN, LGA, LAS, FLL, MIA, LAX, JWN 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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to CMH ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,001 miles (1,610 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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