Flights from Houston to Columbus
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 6h 33m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $216
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 993 mi (1,598 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
6h 33m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $301
Via Chicago
6h 59m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $216
Via Charlotte
7h 5m
with the connection
Via Raleigh
7h 8m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $371
Via Tampa
7h 30m
with the connection
Houston to Tampa
flight 2h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Tampa International. Departure to Columbus: St. Petersburg-Clearwater International, Tampa International.
Tampa to Columbus
flight 2h 20m
two ticketsfrom $399
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 Houston to cities closest to Columbus
Houston to Cleveland
Cleveland: 126 mi (203 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 49m
from $97
Houston to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: 162 mi (261 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 48m
from $216
Houston to Detroit
Detroit: 164 mi (264 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 52m
from $101
Houston to Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids: 249 mi (401 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 54m
from $170
Houston to Chicago
Chicago: 276 mi (444 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 28m
from $106
Houston to Toronto
Toronto: 316 mi (508 km) from Columbus, flight 3h 16m
from $226
To Columbus from cities closest to Houston
Atlanta to Columbus
Atlanta: 702 mi (1,129 km) from Houston, flight 1h 33m
from $145
Tampa to Columbus
Tampa: 791 mi (1,273 km) from Houston, flight 2h 20m
from $74
Punta Gorda to Columbus
Punta Gorda: 837 mi (1,347 km) from Houston, flight 2h 24m
from $80
Orlando to Columbus
Orlando: 848 mi (1,365 km) from Houston, flight 2h 20m
from $66
Fort Myers to Columbus
Fort Myers: 850 mi (1,368 km) from Houston, flight 2h 30m
Charlotte to Columbus
Charlotte: 926 mi (1,491 km) from Houston, flight 1h 31m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Houston to Columbus?
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 Houston to Columbus?
Via Atlanta: 2h to the connection, 1h 33m after it, about 6h 33m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Houston to Columbus with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $216. 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 Houston and Columbus?
Atlanta (6h 33m total), Chicago (6h 59m total), Charlotte (7h 5m total), Raleigh (7h 8m total) and Tampa (7h 30m total).
How far is Columbus from Houston?
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.