Flying from Houston to Columbus: what you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the departure points for your flight from Houston to Columbus. Explore your options for setting off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), two of the city's main airports.
The major gateways to Columbus are John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Hop on a direct Houston to Columbus flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Columbus is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Houston.
The most popular route for flights from Houston to Columbus is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). There are 18 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IAH to CMH is the 07:20 United Airlines option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 20:16 with United Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Houston to Columbus flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Columbus
₹ 5,979 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Columbus. A return flight starts at ₹ 14,500. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
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Flying from Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can catch a direct flight from Houston to Columbus leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Start your trip at IAH and arrive at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Check out the promotions with United Airlines. This carrier offers direct Houston to Columbus plane tickets out of IAH.
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Columbus or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Of the departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% touch down on time at their destination.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can book a direct flight from Houston to Columbus departing William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Nonstop services from HOU will get you to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
From HOU, you can lock in a direct Houston to Columbus plane ticket with Southwest Airlines.
HOU is about 16 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Houston to Columbus? Unwind in a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
William P. Hobby Airport has a track record for punctuality. 81% of flights taking off from here land precisely when expected.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus is roughly 10 kilometres. It'll take you about 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Columbus. Book one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Avis and explore beyond Columbus's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from John Glenn Columbus International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your travel date.
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Once your flight from Houston to Columbus has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Columbus is approximately 16 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
Best time to go to Columbus
July is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Columbus. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Columbus in April.
The warmest month in Columbus is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Houston to Columbus ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap flights from Houston to Columbus in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Columbus
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Columbus, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Columbus:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are top attractions which should feature on any good Columbus itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Columbus, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey around 451 kilometres north-west to Chicago to check off its top sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 274 kilometres west of Columbus, Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
