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1 nonstop, 41 with 1 connection, 9 with 2 · ranked by overall best · 18 hidden by your Most reliable time setting (they leave at other times of day) · showing the top 3
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7:10 AM10:45 AMCMH → HOU
Southwest · WN 4784 / WN 4467
4h 35m1 stop
55m in STL
One ticket
81%arrive on time89% connections madeCheck faresWhy this is our top pick
- This morning flight leaves in the most reliable time of day on this route: its best departures have a 71% reliability rating vs 54% for afternoon departures.
- Legroom was comparable across the flights we compared (30–31 in), so it didn't set them apart.
- 5:50 AM12:20 PM
CMH → HOU
Southwest · WN 2022 / WN 17
7h 30m1 stop
3h 35m in DAL
One ticket
86%arrive on time96% connections madeCheck fares - 6:25 AM9:50 AM
CMH → HOU
Southwest · WN 1394 / WN 142
4h 25m1 stop
50m in BNA
One ticket
77%arrive on time85% connections madeCheck fares
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CMH → HOU
Columbus to Houston: 354 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
83%
Cancelled
0.3%
avg delay 11 min
Best time to leave
Noon to 3 PM
89% on time vs 65% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
Southwest
83% chance on time
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Southwest Airlines83%
354 flights · 83% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- 9 AM to noon89%
120 flights · avg delay 9 min
- Noon to 3 PM89%
103 flights · avg delay 9 min
- 3 to 6 PM73%
40 flights · avg delay 16 min
- 6 to 9 PM65%
65 flights · avg delay 21 min
Best day: Tuesday (89%). Worst: Saturday (70%).
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure