How many flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 38.6% of flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

How many hours is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

The typical direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston has a median duration of 3 hours and 18 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 8 hours and 21 minutes. The distance covered by this route is approximately 1986 kilometers.

How often do Washington, D.C. to Houston flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Washington, D.C. to Houston route have shown frequent price drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for more favorable pricing. The route has consistently demonstrated active price fluctuations across the trailing quarter.

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Washington, D.C. to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston

For travelers planning cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston, the most affordable month to fly is typically April, with a median fare of $104. Other cost-effective options include May, where the median fare is $166, and September, with a median of $238.

Fares for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston typically range from $254–$592, with a median of $423. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When considering the journey from Washington, D.C. to Houston, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 38.6% of recent fares being direct flights. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Houston takes about 3h 18m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 3h 18m, while connecting itineraries have a significantly longer median journey time of 17h 34m.

The distance between Washington, D.C. and Houston is approximately 1986 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, indicating a moderate travel distance.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Houston

Regular price: $107 - $259

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston is typically between $107 and $259. The current lowest deal is $124 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 2-Sep 10.

now $124

Low $107

High $259

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to Houston is May, with a median price of $150. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $654. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $150

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $654

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

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

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Houston

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$556

$274

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Houston

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$790

$293

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Houston

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$937

$297

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Houston

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$739

$327

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Houston

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$836

$354

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Houston

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$863

$300

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$937 → $297

68%

3 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 5

$863 → $300

65%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$790 → $293

63%

5 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 6

$836 → $354

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Houston

Washington, D.C. - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Houston are below the typical level at $423.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Houston, at $150.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 18m

The typical direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston takes 3h 18m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal for $124 from Washington, D.C. to Houston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Consider BWI for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston, often offering competitive prices.

📍 ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$140

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

DCA is a convenient option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston.

📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$240

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

IAD is a major international airport serving the Washington, D.C. area for flights to Houston.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$162

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a major hub for flights to Houston from Washington, D.C.

📍 ~20 km from Houston city center

💸 Flights from ~$140

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers an extensive network of domestic and international routes, useful for travelers.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$151

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $327. Flights booked 0-6 days out saw a significantly higher average price of $893. For travelers planning further ahead, booking 14-27 days in advance showed an average price of $340, while prices for bookings 60+ days out averaged $474.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston was considered to be $254 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $423, indicating that half of all tickets were sold above this amount. Prices historically ranged up to $592 for the higher end of the market.

Historically, April and May have been the cheapest months to fly from Washington, D.C. to Houston. In April, the median price was $104, while May saw a median price of $166. September also offered competitive pricing with a median of $238. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $423 for this route.

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Washington, D.C. to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston

The distance between Washington, D.C. and Houston is approximately 1986 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, indicating a moderate travel distance.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Houston

Regular price: $107 - $259

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston is typically between $107 and $259. The current lowest deal is $124 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 2-Sep 10.

now $124

Low $107

High $259

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Houston

May

Cheapest

Flights from $150

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $654

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

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

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Houston

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$556

$274

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Houston

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$790

$293

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Houston

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$937

$297

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Houston

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$739

$327

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Houston

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$836

$354

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Houston

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$863

$300

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$937 → $297

68%

3 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 5

$863 → $300

65%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$790 → $293

63%

5 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 6

$836 → $354

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Houston