$52 Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Dallas

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to Dallas, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$116
Overall average: $222
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/25Wed 3/4
IAH - DFW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$134
Typical prices: $177-$429
Southwest
Thu 5/7Tue 5/12
HOU - DAL • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Houston to Dallas

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston to Dallas 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to Dallas

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:34 pm - 6:01 am
IAH
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DFW
13h 27m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 7:14 pm
DFW
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IAH
7h 19m
1 stop
$116Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Southwest Logo
11:20 am - 3:50 pm
HOU
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DAL
4h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 1:10 pm
DAL
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HOU
4h 10m
1 stop
$117Southwest
Wed, Feb 18 - Sat, Feb 21
Frontier Logo
6:45 am - 5:27 pm
IAH
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DFW
10h 42m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:44 am - 4:52 pm
DFW
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IAH
6h 08m
1 stop
$128Frontier
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
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2:41 pm - 10:55 pm
IAH
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DFW
8h 14m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:49 pm - 5:12 pm
DFW
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IAH
23h 23m
1 stop
$129Frontier
Wed, Feb 25 - Fri, Feb 27
Frontier Logo
8:45 am - 3:27 pm
IAH
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DFW
6h 42m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:42 pm - 9:09 pm
DFW
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IAH
8h 27m
1 stop
$131Frontier
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
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4:34 pm - 6:01 am
IAH
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DFW
13h 27m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:18 am - 11:09 pm
DFW
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IAH
15h 51m
2 stops
$132Spirit Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
Frontier Logo
2:41 pm - 10:55 pm
IAH
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DFW
8h 14m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:49 pm - 5:12 pm
DFW
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IAH
23h 23m
1 stop
$133Frontier
Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 12
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10:00 pm - 11:10 pm
HOU
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DAL
1h 10mnonstop
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9:00 pm - 10:10 pm
DAL
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HOU
1h 10mnonstop
$134Southwest
Tue, Feb 17 - Thu, Feb 19
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:29 am
HOU
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DFW
1h 29mnonstop
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8:20 am - 9:43 am
DFW
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HOU
1h 23mnonstop
$171American Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
American Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 9:48 pm
HOU
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DFW
1h 28mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 11:58 pm
DFW
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HOU
1h 18mnonstop
$175American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Houston to Dallas flights

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

What is the cheapest Houston to Dallas flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Houston to Dallas costs $171 on the route between Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) and Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 27% cheaper than other Houston-Dallas routes. The most popular route is between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Dallas?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston to Dallas clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Dallas on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Houston to Dallas. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Dallas?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to Dallas, 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 Houston to Dallas is February, where tickets cost $150 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $289 and $278 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to Dallas?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to Dallas, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Houston to Dallas, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 58% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Houston to Dallas

 
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Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson

Expert on DFW

Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HOU

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Cheapest flight$52
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

When to book flights from Houston to Dallas

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to Dallas 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 Houston to Dallas

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston to Dallas?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to Dallas was $52 for a one-way ticket and $116 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston and Dallas?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston to Dallas?

    On your way to Dallas, you’ll fly out from one of these Houston airports: Houston Hobby or Houston George Bush Intcntl. You’ll be landing in one of Dallas’s 2 airports: Dallas Love Field or Dallas/Fort Worth.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston to Dallas?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston to Dallas?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston to Dallas?

    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 Houston to Dallas.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston to Dallas?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dallas from Houston 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 Houston to Dallas?

    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 Dallas with an airline and back to Houston with another airline.

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

    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 Dallas from Houston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston to Dallas?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Houston to Dallas.
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Direct departures

Houston to Dallas

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Dallas to Houston

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Houston to Dallas

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Dallas. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4268 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

10.0 ExcellentPieter, Jan 2026
LGB - DAL
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

The movies using Southwest WiFi kept pausing and I had to restart multiple times.

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight was delayed and missed my connection Lufthansa didn’t respond.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

United could have one single once of customer service. No human United employee would help me with the invalid mileage plus number, they said I had to speak with the computer.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

They made me pay $40 to check a bag that was listed as free when I bought my ticket. Then before boarding they offered to check any bags free.

The seats from lax to DFW was so tight that I could not move my legs . No WiFi and had to pay . Not a good selection of entertainment

The flight was good. We had to spend almost an hour on the tarmac when we arrived in Dallas. Waiting for a gate. What’s the point of arriving early if you have no gate to park at?

Lower WiFi prices; allow us to see our flight on a map; more variety of drink choices.

Kayak was among the missing. There was not the usual advice regarding next gate after arriving in Dallas. No communication after the reminder to check in before the Moline flight. What happened?

They should have allowed for extra time to de-ice the plane before boarding passengers. This delayed us about 10-15 mins after we boarded. Overall experience was fine. Crew was friendly and on top of everything. We didn’t have any issues during the flight.

Our flight from Eagle to Vail was delayed to the point we missed our connection to Savannah. Now we’re a family of 4 in a hotel room with luggage, no toiletries, no clean clothes. Gate attendant said the delay was mechanical but it was put in the system as something else so no compensation. That’s just wrong.

I take this flight about 6-8 times per year. It is convenient and saves an hour or two by skipping PDX, SEA, PHX, or ORD (but it takes longer to get bags to the carousel than Alaska Airlines). I wish the food service were better (but they might cut back on it because it is a red-eye). The WifI seems to go down about an hour out of Anchorage, and then comes back about an hour later...so be warned if this is an issue for you.

WiFi didn’t work the entire flight. Very disappointing. Minimal food and options - sadly the state of current affairs. All other aspects of the flight were fine.

They canceled the flight and didn't assist in getting a new flight on any airline. I had to spend 10 hrs in the airport after getting a ticket On Delta for twice as much. I've flown Spirit many times and this was my worst experience I've had.

Late taking off. ATC sent us circling around Chicago for almost an hour, after landing taxied for 40 minutes.

We had too many delays for the crew not the plane

Awful!!! Spirit cancelled my flight just 4 hours before departure- with no alternative flights available. I ended up missing a huge family gathering because I wasn’t able to get out. Such An awful experience. And on top of that, all the buckle and dime-ing for bags. I will never book with Spirit EVER

Loved that all flights were om time or early. Hated all the additional costs for a seat and luggage.

Terrible. They cancelled the flight at the last minute after I had checked in at the airport and then told me they could only put me on a flight after 7 days. Pathetic.

Spirit cancelled the flight very late last night, I was on the way to the airport when I found out

Flight was canceled and instead of rescheduling at the gate we had to go out to the ticket counter. Unruly kids kicking the back of my rows chair with staff to inattentive to say something.

I stopped flying spirit as much because they are crooks and thieves. It's not like other airlines where you can at least get credits they just take your money.

Boarding and unboarding processes were pretty smooth. I gave a low score for Boarding because of how my flight was missing from all the boards at the airport, and when I checked the flight status on the Spirit website, it said it would be departing from Terminal E, gate D15. There are no "D" gates in terminal E.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

Worst airline experience. They were rude and kept changing our seats and/or giving our seats away so our family didn’t get to sit with each other. Almost everyone we dealt with at both airports with this airline was rude. The app kept giving us wrong information making things take longer. Dealing with them before TSA can take close to an hour…longer than I’ve ever had to deal with before. Never using this airline again.

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