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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:11 am and lands at 9:13 am
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 11:12 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 02m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport takes 3h 02m, covering 1,216 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport range from $383 to $592, with an average of $468 over the past 12 months. Anything below $383 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 42% above the $468 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $273 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $472 for nonstop.

Southwest is the only airline operating Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights. 75% 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, evening flights for 27%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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.

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo

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

Morning 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

One-stop flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 87% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 3% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $417 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $565, a difference of $148.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Houston and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• American Airlines

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 16m, compared with 6h 44m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 7h 56m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

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

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

Among airlines operating Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: 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
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: 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.