Can I fly direct from Houston to Dallas?

Direct flights from Houston to Dallas are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Approximately 13.6% of flights on this route across the trailing 90 days were direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience 2 stopovers on average.

How many hours is the flight from Houston to Dallas?

The typical direct flight from Houston to Dallas has a median duration of 1 hour and 24 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 11 hours and 47 minutes. The distance covered by this route is approximately 362 kilometers.

How often do Houston to Dallas flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Houston to Dallas route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices across the trailing 30 days could reveal these frequent fluctuations.

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Houston to Dallas: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Dallas

A typical journey from Houston to Dallas, including connections, takes about 1h 24m. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this median duration accounts for the time spent in transit and during layovers. The actual flight time for a non-stop journey is also 1h 24m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 23h 49m.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Houston to Dallas, prices right now are above the typical level. Over the past 90 days, fares have typically ranged from $248–$538, with a median of $356. Only about 2% of recent fares were considered a good price, indicating that finding a low fare can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Dallas is often in November, with a median fare of $127. February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $155. Another relatively affordable month is April, where the median fare is $267. These months present the best opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.

Most itineraries from Houston to Dallas connect at least once, with only 13.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should generally expect to make at least one stop on their journey, and often two, which contributes to the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Dallas

Regular price: $209 - $329

Prices for flights from Houston to Dallas are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Dallas is typically between $209 and $329. The current lowest deal is $227 for travel from Oct 7-Oct 10, offered by kayak.

now $227

Low $209

High $329

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Dallas

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Dallas is December, with a median price of $120. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $684. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $120

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $684

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Dallas

American Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Dallas

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Dallas

Houston (HOU) - Dallas (DAL)

Southwest Airlines

$563

$417

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Dallas

Houston (HOU) - Dallas (DAL)

Southwest Airlines

$538

$417

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Dallas

Houston (HOU) - Dallas (DAL)

Southwest Airlines

$435

$337

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Dallas

Houston (HOU) - Dallas (DFW)

American Airlines

$421

$337

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Dallas

Houston (HOU) - Dallas (DAL)

$544

$337

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Dallas

Houston (HOU) - Dallas (DAL)

$538

$337

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Dallas

1 night

Nov 9 - Nov 10

$495 → $243

51%

1 night

Nov 5 - Nov 6

$495 → $272

45%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$544 → $337

38%

1 night

Sep 18 - Sep 19

$544 → $337

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Dallas

Houston - Dallas route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Houston to Dallas are above the typical level, with a median of $356.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $127

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Dallas, with a median price of $127.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 24m

Direct flights from Houston to Dallas typically take 1 hour and 24 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 86.4% of recent availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Houston to Dallas appear frequently, often within a 30-day window.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is a good option for flights from Houston to Dallas.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$197

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is a convenient choice for flights from Houston to Dallas.

📍 ~16 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International is a key arrival airport for flights from Houston to Dallas.

📍 ~26 km from Dallas (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International offers a strong variety of domestic and international carriers for central Texas travel.

📍 ~290 km from Dallas (approximately 3-hour drive, traffic can be unpredictable)

💸 Flights from ~$156

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dallas

43% AI deal score

$514

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From IAH

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Oct 15

Dallas, United States

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Dallas, United States

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$514

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Dallas, United States

43% AI deal score

$514

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Oct 19

Dallas, United States

43% AI deal score

$514

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Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Oct 16

Dallas, United States

43% AI deal score

$515

United Airlines

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Oct 16

Dallas, United States

43% AI deal score

$515

United Airlines

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Oct 31

Dallas, United States

43% AI deal score

$518

$515

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United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dallas

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Houston to Dallas is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $304. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $463. Conversely, booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, also shows a higher average price of $445.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Houston to Dallas is considered to be $248 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $356. Prices can go up significantly, with 75% of observed prices being $538 or less.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Dallas, with a median price of $127. February also offers favorable prices, with a median of $155. The annual median price for this route is $356, indicating that certain months can offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Houston to Dallas: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Dallas

How much is a round trip from Houston to Dallas

Regular price: $209 - $329

Prices for flights from Houston to Dallas are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Dallas is typically between $209 and $329. The current lowest deal is $227 for travel from Oct 7-Oct 10, offered by kayak.

now $227

Low $209

High $329

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Dallas

December

Cheapest

Flights from $120

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $684

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Dallas

American Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Dallas

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Dallas

Houston (HOU) - Dallas (DAL)

Southwest Airlines

$563

$417

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Dallas

Houston (HOU) - Dallas (DAL)

Southwest Airlines

$538

$417

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Dallas

Houston (HOU) - Dallas (DAL)

Southwest Airlines

$435

$337

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Dallas

Houston (HOU) - Dallas (DFW)

American Airlines

$421

$337

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Dallas

Houston (HOU) - Dallas (DAL)

$544

$337

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Dallas

Houston (HOU) - Dallas (DAL)

$538

$337

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Dallas

1 night

Nov 9 - Nov 10

$495 → $243

51%

1 night

Nov 5 - Nov 6

$495 → $272

45%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$544 → $337

38%

1 night

Sep 18 - Sep 19

$544 → $337

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Dallas

Houston - Dallas route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Houston to Dallas are above the typical level, with a median of $356.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $127

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Dallas, with a median price of $127.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 24m

Direct flights from Houston to Dallas typically take 1 hour and 24 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 86.4% of recent availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Houston to Dallas appear frequently, often within a 30-day window.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is a good option for flights from Houston to Dallas.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$197

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is a convenient choice for flights from Houston to Dallas.

📍 ~16 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International is a key arrival airport for flights from Houston to Dallas.

📍 ~26 km from Dallas (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International offers a strong variety of domestic and international carriers for central Texas travel.

📍 ~290 km from Dallas (approximately 3-hour drive, traffic can be unpredictable)

💸 Flights from ~$156

Dallas, United States

43% AI deal score

$518

$515

Save $3

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dallas

Cheap Flights from Houston to Dallas

Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Dallas

Houston to Dallas: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Dallas

How much is a round trip from Houston to Dallas

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Dallas

Direct flights from Houston to Dallas

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Dallas

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Dallas

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Dallas

Houston - Dallas route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November is historically cheapest at $127

Direct flights average 1h 24m

Connecting flights are dominant

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Houston main airports to depart from

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dallas

Best Elite deals to Dallas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dallas

When should I buy Houston to Dallas tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Houston to Dallas?

What's the best month to fly from Houston to Dallas?

Can I fly direct from Houston to Dallas?

How many hours is the flight from Houston to Dallas?

How often do Houston to Dallas flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Houston

Flights to Dallas from other cities

Houston to Dallas: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Dallas

How much is a round trip from Houston to Dallas

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Dallas

Direct flights from Houston to Dallas

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Dallas

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Dallas

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Dallas

Houston - Dallas route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November is historically cheapest at $127

Direct flights average 1h 24m

Connecting flights are dominant

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Houston main airports to depart from

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dallas

Best Elite deals to Dallas

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Sep 17

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Sep 16

Oct 24

Oct 15

Oct 16

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Oct 19

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Oct 31

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dallas

When should I buy Houston to Dallas tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Houston to Dallas?

What's the best month to fly from Houston to Dallas?