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Among airlines operating Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. flights:

• 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.

2 airlines operate flights between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Washington, D.C.. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. usually depart from Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and may arrive at several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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

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

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C.:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $218 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $455 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.

One-stop flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 2% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $406 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $558, a difference of $152. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C.:

• Earliest: departs at 6:11 am and lands at 9:19 am
• Latest: departs at 8:38 pm and lands at 11:46 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 49% above the route average of $441. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. takes 3h 08m, covering 1,207 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.

One-way fares from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $136, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 44m, compared with 6h 38m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 41m via Orlando (MCO).

Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Washington, D.C. is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) — daily rates from around $23:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) — daily rates from around $24:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. range from $341 to $572, with an average of $441 over the past 12 months. Anything below $341 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. 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.