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$48 Find cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston departing on 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Houston, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Houston, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Houston (WAS-HOU)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:45 pm - 9:59 pmBWI-IAH
3h 14mnonstop
9:52 pm - 8:19 amIAH-BWI
9h 27m1 stop
$104Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 10
8:55 am - 11:11 amBWI-IAH
3h 16mnonstop
9:52 pm - 8:19 amIAH-BWI
9h 27m1 stop
$106Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 11
3:25 pm - 2:13 pmBWI-IAH
23h 48m1 stop
9:52 pm - 8:19 amIAH-BWI
9h 27m1 stop
Tue, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 10
6:30 am - 10:50 amBWI-IAH
5h 20m1 stop
8:20 pm - 7:50 amIAH-BWI
10h 30m1 stop
Wed, Jul 17 - Tue, Jul 23
10:32 am - 4:18 pmBWI-IAH
6h 46m1 stop
7:14 am - 6:18 pmIAH-BWI
10h 04m1 stop
$149Frontier
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Tue, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 20
12:59 pm - 8:47 pmDCA-IAH
8h 48m1 stop
11:17 am - 9:55 pmIAH-DCA
9h 38m1 stop
$150Frontier
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Tue, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 30
1:22 pm - 7:49 pmBWI-HOU
7h 27m1 stop
6:00 am - 12:32 pmHOU-BWI
5h 32m1 stop
$198American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 11
6:22 am - 11:00 amBWI-IAH
5h 38m1 stop
6:54 am - 12:38 pmIAH-BWI
4h 44m1 stop
$198American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 23
9:59 am - 3:31 pmBWI-HOU
6h 32m1 stop
10:04 am - 3:34 pmHOU-BWI
4h 30m1 stop
$216Delta
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Tue, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 20
8:05 am - 12:10 pmBWI-HOU
5h 05m1 stop
6:00 am - 12:44 pmHOU-BWI
5h 44m1 stop
$226Delta
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Tue, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 6

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Houston flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston cost $43 and was between Baltimore and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $103.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

The average price of all flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Houston, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Houston, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston is October, where tickets cost $286 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is $372 and $368 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $260 on average

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 85 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Houston found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $104 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Frontier ($149). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $48 on Spirit Airlines and from $66 on Frontier.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Washington, D.C. and Houston?

United Airlines (22 flights per day), Southwest (8 flights per day), and Spirit Airlines (one flight per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Washington, D.C. and Houston?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to Houston. They are: Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at $82 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. and Houston per day?

Each day, there are between 27 and 39 nonstop flights that take off from Washington, D.C. and land in Houston, with an average flight time of 3h 14m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Each week, there are 233 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. and Houston?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 3h 06m.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

$48
Flight from Baltimore to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Houston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston was $48 for a one-way ticket and $104 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Houston?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Houston from Washington, D.C..

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

    There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) and 2 airports in Houston (Houston Hobby and Houston George Bush Intcntl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Baltimore/Washington Airport to Houston George Bush Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Houston, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Houston with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Houston from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Houston, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Washington, D.C. to Houston

Monday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

Houston to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Houston found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/25Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
5h 45mBWI-IAH
$48
6/26Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 23mBWI-IAH
$52
6/16Sun
1 stopFrontier
25h 56mBWI-IAH
$66
7/30Tue
1 stopFrontier
8h 25mDCA-HOU
$72
7/23Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 19mBWI-HOU
$108
8/18Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 05mBWI-IAH
$108
7/30Tue
3 stops
13h 33mIAD-IAH
$124
6/30Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 09mIAD-IAH
$125
6/26Wed
2 stops
16h 23mIAD-IAH
$132
7/10Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 06mIAD-IAH
$165

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Last minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/12Wed
multi-stopFrontier
21h 17mBWI-IAH
6/19Wed
multi-stopFrontier
12h 03mIAH-BWI
$171
6/12Wed
multi-stopFrontier
21h 17mBWI-IAH
6/13Thu
multi-stopFrontier
25h 14mIAH-BWI
$179
6/13Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
5h 20mBWI-IAH
6/23Sun
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 04mIAH-BWI
$183
6/13Thu
multi-stop
5h 20mBWI-IAH
6/13Thu
multi-stop
9h 28mIAH-BWI
$187
6/10Mon
multi-stopFrontier
21h 26mBWI-IAH
6/18Tue
multi-stopFrontier
26h 19mIAH-BWI
$209
6/13Thu
multi-stop
5h 20mBWI-IAH
6/16Sun
multi-stop
7h 21mIAH-BWI
$226
6/13Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
5h 20mBWI-IAH
6/13Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
33h 35mIAH-BWI
$228
6/9Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 49mIAD-IAH
8/21Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 08mIAH-IAD
$426
6/9Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 03mIAD-IAH
8/21Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 03mIAH-IAD
$431
6/13Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
7h 14mBWI-HOU
6/23Sun
multi-stopSun Country Air
14h 14mHOU-BWI
$451

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