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

HOU Airport Page →
991 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
No nonstop service between HOU and LCK. Nearest airports to HOU with scheduled service: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, 24 mi) · Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT, 78 mi) · Easterwood Field (CLL, 92 mi)
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
VPS Valparaiso 5h 48m WN → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Columbus flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 13h 16m WN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbus flights
SAV Savannah 16h 42m WN → G4 Savannah (SAV) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
991 mi 2h 21m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and LCK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore HOU Routes LCK Routes HOU Live Flights LCK Live Flights HOU Delays
All flights from Columbus (LCK) Columbus to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to LCK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
VPS ~5h 48m FLL ~13h 16m SAV ~16h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
173
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 → LCK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LCK → HOU
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Rickenbacker International Airport.
Metric HOU→LCK AUS→LCK
Distance from HOU – 148 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 2h 21m 1h 15m
Departure OTP 100% –
Austin (AUS) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Rickenbacker 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 · LCK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
991 mi / 1,594 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–LCK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance991 mi / 1,594 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: LCK
Full nameRickenbacker International Airport
IATA / ICAOLCK / KLCK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation744 ft / 227 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to LCK flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport take about 2h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 991 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Savannah Hilton Head.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Nearby alternatives include 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 LCK

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to LCK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to LCK is about 2 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 991 miles (1,594 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Savannah Hilton Head. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).