Houston to Columbus (IAH–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAH–CMH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 986 miles in approximately 2h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK, NZ | 33 | 319, 738, E75L, E7W | 2h23-2h51 | Star Alliance | EK, NZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbus from Houston
| Metric | IAH→CMH | HOU→CMH | CLL→CMH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAH | – | 24 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 46 | 13 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 48m | 2h 30m | 2h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · CMH: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.
IAH–CMH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAH to CMH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAH to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to CMH is about 2 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 986 miles (1,586 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Austin Bergstrom and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).