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Find cheap flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. from $55

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. departing on 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Washington, D.C.

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. 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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9:30 am - 1:38 pmIAH-BWI
3h 08mnonstop
6:30 am - 11:14 amBWI-IAH
5h 44m1 stop
$79Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4
9:30 am - 1:38 pmIAH-BWI
3h 08mnonstop
6:30 am - 11:14 amBWI-IAH
5h 44m1 stop
$81Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4
11:13 am - 10:51 pmIAH-BWI
10h 38m1 stop
9:56 am - 9:08 amBWI-IAH
24h 12m1 stop
Wed, May 22 - Tue, May 28
7:15 am - 6:06 pmIAH-BWI
9h 51m1 stop
10:12 pm - 10:32 amBWI-IAH
13h 20m1 stop
Thu, May 23 - Tue, May 28
7:15 am - 6:05 pmIAH-BWI
9h 50m1 stop
8:28 pm - 7:44 amBWI-IAH
12h 16m1 stop
$133Frontier
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 21
1:40 pm - 2:48 pmIAH-BWI
24h 08m1 stop
4:15 pm - 12:11 pmBWI-IAH
20h 56m1 stop
$139Frontier
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Sat, May 18 - Mon, May 20
9:39 am - 4:29 pmIAH-DCA
5h 50m1 stop
7:29 pm - 11:47 pmDCA-IAH
5h 18m1 stop
$202American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 11
8:56 am - 4:23 pmIAH-IAD
6h 27m1 stop
8:15 pm - 11:55 pmIAD-IAH
4h 40m1 stop
$202American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 11
7:15 pm - 12:41 amHOU-BWI
4h 26m1 stop
7:05 am - 12:14 pmBWI-HOU
6h 09m1 stop
$222Delta
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Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12
7:15 pm - 12:41 amHOU-BWI
4h 26m1 stop
6:06 pm - 10:21 pmBWI-HOU
5h 15m1 stop
$238Delta
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11

Flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Houston to Washington, D.C. flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Houston to Washington, D.C..
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. cost $49 and was between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Baltimore. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $83.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Washington, D.C. on a Friday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Houston, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Houston to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C. is April, where tickets cost $217 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of tickets is $353 and $350 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $250, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Houston to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Houston to Washington, D.C., you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 46 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Houston to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $55. Spirit Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $79 and Frontier from $133.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Houston and Washington, D.C.?

The airlines most regularly connecting Houston to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines (24 flights per day), Southwest (11 flights per day), and Spirit Airlines (one flight per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Houston and Washington, D.C.?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Houston to Washington, D.C..
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Houston to Washington, D.C.. They are: Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at $84 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between Houston and Washington, D.C. per day?

Each day, there are between 27 and 41 nonstop flights that take off from Houston and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 3h 05m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Baltimore. Each week, there are 264 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Houston and Washington, D.C.?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. take?

There are no direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.. The quickest journey takes 3h 00m.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

$55
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Reagan Washington National Airport

When to book flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. was $55 for a one-way ticket and $79 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston and Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Houston and on arrival in Washington, D.C..

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

    When flying out of Houston you will be using one of these airports: Houston Hobby or Houston George Bush Intcntl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

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

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Houston to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

Washington, D.C. to Houston

Monday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Houston to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/23Thu
1 stopFrontier
28h 44mIAH-DCA
$55
5/23Thu
1 stopFrontier
23h 24mHOU-DCA
$55
5/30Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
4h 55mIAH-BWI
$61
5/29Wed
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 07mIAH-BWI
$65
5/22Wed
2 stops
25h 34mIAH-IAD
$103
6/1Sat
1 stopDelta
7h 37mHOU-BWI
$119
7/13Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 24mIAH-BWI
$122
6/18Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 40mHOU-BWI
$124
5/25Sat
2 stops
24h 34mIAH-IAD
$127
9/1Sun
1 stopDelta
4h 32mHOU-IAD
$134

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Last minute flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/12Sun
multi-stop
12h 48mIAH-BWI
5/14Tue
multi-stop
13h 20mBWI-IAH
$152
5/12Sun
multi-stop
16h 04mIAH-BWI
5/14Tue
multi-stop
13h 20mBWI-IAH
$187
5/9Thu
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 08mIAH-BWI
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 20mBWI-IAH
$218
5/11Sat
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 09mIAH-BWI
5/25Sat
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 05mBWI-IAH
$224
5/9Thu
multi-stopFrontier
6h 59mIAH-BWI
5/13Mon
multi-stopFrontier
11h 48mBWI-IAH
$234
5/10Fri
multi-stopFrontier
25h 27mIAH-BWI
5/14Tue
multi-stopFrontier
11h 03mBWI-IAH
$239
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 15mIAH-DCA
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 22mDCA-IAH
$332
5/12Sun
multi-stopSun Country Air
13h 45mHOU-BWI
5/19Sun
multi-stopSun Country Air
7h 59mBWI-HOU
$441
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 40mIAH-BWI
5/13Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 11mBWI-IAH
$467
5/9Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
16h 02mHOU-IAD
5/12Sun
multi-stopSun Country Air
11h 34mIAD-HOU
$492

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Flights to Washington, D.C.

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