Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $128 | FrontierNonstop4 hrSat, May 9 — Sun, May 10 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston is currently $128 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $49 | FrontierNonstop4 hrWed, Apr 8 | The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston is currently $49 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $400 | Frontier1 stop16 hrSat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Houston is currently $400 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $346 | FrontierNonstop4 hrSat, May 9 — Sun, May 10 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston is currently $346 | |
| Fastest flight | 3 hr 9 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston takes 3 hr 9 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Washington, D.C. to Houston per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Houston is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Cheapest
Prices in January are usually between $85 and $230.
Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Houston
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Washington, D.C. to Houston in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- UnitedNonstopfrom $237Typical price: $215–43597 weekly nonstop flightsBWI, DCA, IAD - IAHEvery day1806 weekly connecting flightsBWI, DCA, IAD - IAHEvery day
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $237Typical price: $215–42549 weekly nonstop flightsBWI, DCA - HOUEvery day3931 weekly connecting flightsBWI, DCA, IAD - HOUEvery day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $257Typical price: $235–48018 weekly nonstop flightsDCA - IAHEvery day1248 weekly connecting flightsBWI, DCA, IAD - HOU, IAHEvery day
- Deltafrom $318Typical price: $245–6001304 weekly connecting flightsBWI, DCA, IAD - HOU, IAHEvery day
- SpiritNonstopfrom $138Typical price: $105–2507 weekly nonstop flightsBWI - IAHEvery day43 weekly connecting flightsBWI - IAHEvery day
- FrontierNonstopfrom $128Typical price: $140–3202 weekly nonstop flightsBWI - IAHEvery Mon, Fri72 weekly connecting flightsBWI, DCA, IAD - IAHEvery day
Popular airports near Washington, D.C.
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Washington, D.C. center and popularity with travelers.
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)WashingtonUnited States17 min4 mi
- Dulles International Airport (IAD)WashingtonUnited States53 min22 mi
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)BaltimoreUnited States48 min27 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)PhiladelphiaUnited States2 hr 19 min116 mi
Popular airports near Houston
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Houston center and popularity with travelers.
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)HoustonUnited States22 min16 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)HoustonUnited States22 min9 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)DallasUnited States3 hr 51 min237 mi
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)AustinUnited States2 hr 26 min140 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Houston
The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $85 to $230.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $49.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston is $237, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston is $237, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 26.
- The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston is $257, flying from May 2 to May 4.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston is $318, flying from May 9 to May 11.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston is $138, flying from May 2 to May 3.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston is $128, flying from May 9 to May 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston starts at $128 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $49 and departs on Wed, Apr 8.
3 hr 9 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Houston.
Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Houston.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to Houston.
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 97 nonstop flights and 1,806 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 49 nonstop flights and 3,931 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Houston are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 97 nonstop flights and 1,806 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 49 nonstop flights and 3,931 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Houston are:
- American offers 18 nonstop flights and 1,248 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- Delta offers 1,304 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- Spirit offers 7 nonstop flights and 43 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- Frontier offers 2 nonstop flights and 72 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $49.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston is $237, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston is $237, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 26.
- The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston is $257, flying from May 2 to May 4.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston is $318, flying from May 9 to May 11.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston is $138, flying from May 2 to May 3.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston is $128, flying from May 9 to May 10.
Southwest, United, Spirit, Frontier and American fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Houston.
- There are 97 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 49 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 18 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Houston at price $400 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
Southwest, United, Spirit, Frontier and American fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Houston.
- There are 97 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 49 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 18 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.
There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Houston start at $128 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Houston start at $346 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Houston start at $128 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Houston, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Houston starts at $400 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Houston at price $400 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Houston, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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