Columbus to Houston (OSU–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
OSU–IAH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Columbus
| Metric | OSU→IAH | CMH→IAH | DAY→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from OSU | – | 11 mi | 62 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | 46 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 16m | 2h 47m | 2h 22m |
Travel Essentials
OSU: EDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.
Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.
Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.
OSU–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from OSU to IAH
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
OSU to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from OSU to IAH is about 2 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 982 miles (1,581 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (CMH), Dayton (DAY) and Cincinnati (LUK).