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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:21 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:16 am.

The flight takes about 1h 21m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Dallas takes 1h 21m, 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 Houston to Dallas range from $301 to $479, with an average of $397 over the past 12 months. Anything below $301 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $397 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $92 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $397 for nonstop.

American Airlines is the only airline operating Houston to Dallas flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

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 Houston to Dallas flights, with 44% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 3%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Houston to Dallas 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 Dallas is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) — daily rates from around $19:

• Easirent
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Thrifty

Near Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) — daily rates from around $24:

• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Houston to Dallas route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 05m.

Connecting flights from Houston to Dallas most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Houston to Dallas. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $269 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $425, a difference of $156.

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

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

• American Airlines
• Southwest
• United Airlines

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 39m, compared with 12h 50m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Some of the most popular sights in Dallas are American Airlines Center, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and Dallas World Aquarium. These are among the most viewed places in Dallas on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston to Dallas flights:

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

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