Flights from Columbus to Houston
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 7h
- two tickets, via Raleigh
- $174
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 993 mi (1,598 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
7h
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $379
Via Charlotte
7h 35m
with the connection
Via Raleigh
7h 38m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $174
Via Chicago
7h 41m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $211
Via Tampa
7h 46m
with the connection
Columbus to Tampa
flight 2h 16m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: St. Petersburg-Clearwater International, Tampa International. Departure to Houston: Tampa International.
Tampa to Houston
flight 2h 30m
two ticketsfrom $429
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Columbus to cities closest to Houston
Columbus to Atlanta
Atlanta: 702 mi (1,129 km) from Houston, flight 1h 40m
from $125
Columbus to Tampa
Tampa: 791 mi (1,273 km) from Houston, flight 2h 16m
from $133
Columbus to Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda: 837 mi (1,347 km) from Houston, flight 2h 25m
from $351
Columbus to Orlando
Orlando: 848 mi (1,365 km) from Houston, flight 2h 15m
from $41
Columbus to Fort Myers
Fort Myers: 850 mi (1,368 km) from Houston, flight 2h 30m
from $453
Columbus to Charlotte
Charlotte: 926 mi (1,491 km) from Houston, flight 1h 41m
from $80
To Houston from cities closest to Columbus
Cleveland to Houston
Cleveland: 126 mi (203 km) from Columbus, flight 5h 48m
from $110
Pittsburgh to Houston
Pittsburgh: 162 mi (261 km) from Columbus, flight 3h 16m
from $153
Detroit to Houston
Detroit: 164 mi (264 km) from Columbus, flight 3h 16m
from $90
Grand Rapids to Houston
Grand Rapids: 249 mi (401 km) from Columbus, flight 3h 20m
from $148
Chicago to Houston
Chicago: 276 mi (444 km) from Columbus, flight 3h
from $84
Buffalo to Houston
Buffalo: 294 mi (473 km) from Columbus, flight 6h 50m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Columbus to Houston?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Columbus to Houston?
Via Atlanta: 1h 40m to the connection, 2h 20m after it, about 7h in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Columbus to Houston with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Raleigh from $174. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Columbus and Houston?
Atlanta (7h total), Charlotte (7h 35m total), Raleigh (7h 38m total), Chicago (7h 41m total) and Tampa (7h 46m total).
How far is Houston from Columbus?
993 mi (1,598 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.