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Typical prices: $178-$367
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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Washington, D.C. (HOU-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Hobby 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Hobby to Washington, D.C.

Sat, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 4
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$264Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to Washington, D.C. flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. departing in August.

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

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

The cheapest return flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. costs $347 on the route between Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) and Baltimore (BWI). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 5% cheaper than other Houston Hobby Airport-Washington, D.C. routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C., look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Washington, D.C., Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. is March, where tickets cost $52 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $123 and $105 respectively.

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

The average round-trip 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $342 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C., 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 Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C., you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$125
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 34% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Hobby to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. flights

  • Are there any pet relief facilities at the Houston Hobby Apt Airport (HOU)?

    Yes, the airport offers pet relief facilities to visitors traveling with their pets or service animals. The two pet relief areas in the airport are located on the Level 1 pre-security next to the Red garage and the ground transportation zone 4. The second pet relief area is located at the indoor post security next to Gate 20.

  • Are there any child play areas at the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)?

    Yes, the airport has a child’s play area for travelers who are traveling with their kids. The kids are able to access games such as crossword puzzles that are aviation inspired, word searches, factoids and interactive game displays. The play areas also offer a seating place and charging stations.

  • Are there any artwork at the Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)?

    Yes, travelers visiting BWI airport can enjoy the different artwork displayed at the airport’s art galleries. The artwork are created by the local, regional and international artists and often rotate from time to time. Some of the galleries are located at Concourse D next to Gates D1-D5, the International Art Gallery located next to the security checkpoint and Maryland Art Education Association Youth Art Exhibit at the observation gallery located post security.

  • Are there lounges at the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)?

    Yes, the visitors landing at the IAD airport can access the airport’s lounges where they can relax and refresh themselves after the flight. Some of the lounges include Lufthansa Senator and business Lounge, Air France-KLM Lounge and the Turkish Airline Lounge.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. was $125 for a one-way ticket and $249 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Washington, D.C., Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $388 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $397 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $228 or less one-way and $404 or less round-trip.
  • Travelers accessing the Houston Hobby Apt Airport (HOU) can gain access to the airport using several travel options from downtown. The first option of travel available at the airport is the taxis and shuttles which you can hire to get to the airport and will take about 13 minutes to cover the journey. In case you prefer using public means, Line Bus 040, 050, line tram 800 are available to take you to the airport and take about 51 minutes from downtown.
  • If you prefer driving to the airport, the Houston Hobby Apt Airport (HOU) offers parking services within the airport facility. Short-term and long-term travel options are all available in case you be away for a long time. You can use the two self-parking garages available at the terminal, valet parking at the 7800 airport Blvd, terminal parking and economy parking also found at the 7800 airport Blvd.
  • Mothers who are traveling with their children who are still breastfeeding can access the nursing facilities at the Houston Hobby Apt Airport (HOU). The airport has a dedicated space courtesy of Mamava next to the food court in the airport’s central concourse. The mother’s room is quiet and offers a private space with two seats, electric outlets, two changing tables, and are available 24/7.
  • Business travelers landing at the Reagan National Airport (DCA) can access business facilities within the airport. The airport offers the travelers access to conference rooms which are fully equipped and have a capacity of about 40 persons at a time. The conference rooms are located at the airport’s Terminal A.
  • If you are landing at the Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI), you can always access the car rental services available at the airport. Some of the companies that offer car rental services at the airport include Hertz, Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Budget, Enterprise, National, Next Car, SIXT and Thrifty. The airport’s car rental facility is located at the 7432 Ridge Road.

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Hobby to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Washington, D.C.. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Hobby to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Flight was delayed by 2 hours, meaning that a flight to Dwnver which should have arrived at 11pm came into the airport at 1 am. Made for a very long day.

8.0 ExcellentRobyn, Jul 2026
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Flight was delayed by 2 hours, meaning that a flight to Dwnver which should have arrived at 11pm came into the airport at 1 am. Made for a very long day.

Great job! My family doesnt fly often but we felt safe 100%

I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

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.

The flight was delayed about 20 minutes, but this was an evening flight, so it comes as no surprise. This flight came a good 1.5 days ahead of hurricane Helene which was still far out in the gulf. However, the flight never removed the seated buckle light. The staff announced from the beginning that due to the bad weather (I suppose the hurricane a day and a half away) they would have to do an abbreviated service with water and a snack. I am fine with their water and snack offering, but this was one of the smoothest flights I've had in years. If Southwest believes a flight like this requires everyone to remain seated, then all of their flights should remain buckled for the entire flight. I cannot help but wonder if things like this are a sneaky way to cut back on expenses since the airline is currently under a lot of pressure to reduce costs.

Although the flight was delayed, but the crew was amazing. They did the best they could to make the time enjoyable.

My experience was find with Southwest. The only issue I have is...at the exact time for me to check in...I don't understand how I always end up in C.

Very helpful, convenient, nice crew members, no extra fees, helped us saving 4 hrs of travel by booking is on an earlier flight

Our first flight was so delayed that we had 10 mins to board the next one. We requested if the flight attendant could allow us off there plane first and they denied our request even though I have seen this done before. Luck was on our side that we didn’t miss our next flight.

It was a very good experience. No major issues at all.

Horrible I am at almost 2,000,000 miles on United. This was probably the worst flight ever. An hour and a half before takeoff I get a message that they’re changing the plane and I no longer have a seat in Polaris business Supposedly, there was a problem with the plane, but then there was no other plane Finally, they decided to bring a plane from Newark to Washington Dulles Of course the original flight was at 10:45 PM so by the time the plane got there it was 12:30 AM. It had not been cleaned. It had not been catered. They don’t really have people available to do those things when it’s not pre-programmed at 1 o’clock in the morning. The crew had to be changed And the new plane held 28 fewer people than the scheduled plane There is no way you can hate United Airlines enough The people at the gate were actually just fine, but it was management who was completely useless And did they send extra help to the people at the gate? Did they send supervisors? Of course not. Just don’t take United find somebody else or buy a boat

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

Sucks ! All three flights I was on this trip were delayed.

It was ok until we got to DC and I wanted to use my United Club pass and the snobbish receptionist said that they don’t take one pass. It took me everything itch of patience not to tell her off

Flight was well orchestrated, made up time despite circling a bit all good on United. Travelers can just be so into themselves that common courtesy has gone out window for some, but that’s not on United.

Hydraulic leak caused the flight to be cancelled. Auto system scheduled us on a 3 am flight. Wevhsedvrebook on the app and hit schedules later in the afternoon. Our luggage per gate and ticket agent would be rescanned and put in our new flight. Did not happen. Our luggage stayed in hsv. Baggage claim in wash dc unable to help. We filed a claim. Several emails about our luggage were in conflict with one another. Called as baggage and was on hold 30 minutes. Oscar said one of 2 was out fir delivery then cancelled. About 45 minutes later both pieces were delivered. Their system is suspect

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

Flight was on time and there was an empty seat next to me. That makes for a good flight!

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

Left from gate 30 minutes before flight. Never been late to a flight ever. It says 15 minutes before explicitly on the ticket.

Crew was kind of grumpy and there was no beverage service at all. Sodas were $4. Disappointing.

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

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

The worst. We never made our connection and they did absolutely nothing to help us at the airport.

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

Delayed each time on a round trip with no significant weather interference. Updates to flight times came after the fact. 30 min behind in boarding and board and phone still show an on time departure. Some mysterious extra 300 miles that came so surprising they had to fuel while we were already on board?

Airline changed the gate from Terminal A to Terminal D which is quite far and only sent a text message few minutes before boarding. Around 50 people missed their flight and as plane didn’t wait for them.

Bad experience… crew are extremely strict with personal bags… they overcharge me coz my bag was one inch H

Well I mean u get what u pay for so 🤷‍♂️

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