Find cheap flights from Dallas to Houston - Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas to Houston:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:17 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 12:07 am.

The flight takes about 1h 17m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Dallas to Houston takes 1h 17m, covering 226 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Dallas to Houston range from $270 to $483, with an average of $388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $270 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $140 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $391 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas to Houston flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 24%, and night flights for 9%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas to Houston flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $25:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from Dallas to Houston may depart from several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), with arrivals available at Houston area airports such as Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

One-stop flights from Dallas to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Dallas to Houston. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $261 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $447, a difference of $186.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Dallas and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Southwest
• United Airlines

Flying via Ontario (ONT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 38m, compared with 9h 01m via Orlando (MCO) and 9h 04m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dallas to Houston flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.