Flights Columbus → Houston
As of November 2026, economy flights from Columbus to Houston have a typical range USD 264–634, median USD 290. Full range across all 192 offers: USD 251–1239. We analyzed 192 offers from 7 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Columbus → Houston
Based on 192 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Columbus → Houston
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | — | USD 100 | — |
| Frontier | — | — | — |
| Southwest | Included | Included | — |
| United Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 110 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | — | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Columbus to Houston cost?
Based on 192 offers · November 2026
Columbus to Houston flights ranged from USD 251 to USD 1239 across 192 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 192 offers.
These 192 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 289 and USD 403
What hidden fees do Columbus to Houston flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Columbus to Houston routes. The breakdown below is based on 192 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| United | 100 | 32% |
| F9 | 10 | 4% |
| WN | 66 | 15% |
| UA | 58 | 17% |
| AA | 120 | 38% |
| AS | 10 | 1% |
American Airlines: base ~USD 194 + fees USD 120 = ~USD 314 total. Alaska Airlines: base ~USD 1188 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 1198 total.
American Airlines's USD 120 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Alaska Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 994 base difference shrinks to USD 884 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Columbus to Houston?
7 airlines flew Columbus to Houston in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Frontier Airlines), fares ranged USD 264–269 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier Airlines | 30 | 264–269 | 264 | 10 (4%) |
 United | 41 | 289–403 | 289 | 100 (35%) |
 Frontier | 3 | 259–290 | 290 | n/a |
 United Airlines | 25 | 290–408 | 290 | 58 (20%) |
 American Airlines | 8 | — | 314 | 120 (38%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 79 | 290–653 | 403 | 66 (16%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 6 | 1123–1239 | 1198 | 10 (1%) |
Where do the best Columbus → Houston prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Columbus to Houston flights
- Full-service carriers on Columbus–Houston cost 1.6x more than budget airlines (USD 523 vs USD 319 median; overall median USD 290).
- AA charges 12.0x more in ancillary fees than AS — USD 120 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 909 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 289. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Columbus to Houston cost?
- Based on 192 offers analyzed, Columbus to Houston flights range from USD 251 to USD 1239, with a median price of USD 290. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Columbus to Houston flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 64 to the base fare on Columbus to Houston flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Columbus to Houston including all fees?
- Frontier Airlines has the lowest median fare on Columbus to Houston at USD 264 (median across 30 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Columbus–Houston flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 289. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Columbus to Houston routes?
- Columbus to Houston has 7 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 251 to USD 1239 across 192 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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