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

Historically, approximately 38.6% of flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston are non-stop. This means that a significant portion of travelers can find direct routes for this journey. For flights that do include stopovers, the median number of connections observed across the trailing 90 days was 2. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey, as direct flights typically offer a more streamlined travel experience.

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston is typically 3 hours and 18 minutes. This duration is based on a direct route covering a distance of 1986 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time historically extends to 8 hours and 21 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their itinerary.

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

Historically, flight prices for the Washington, D.C. to Houston route are classified as experiencing frequent drops. This indicates that travelers typically have numerous opportunities to find deals on this route. The pricing trends observed over a 30-day window suggest that price fluctuations are common. This frequent movement in prices can be advantageous for travelers monitoring fares for potential savings.

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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 data indicates that April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $104. This is followed by May, with a median fare of $166, and September, with a median fare of $238. These months offer the most favorable prices for this route.

Fares for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston typically range from $254 to $592, with a median of $423. Right now, current fares are below the typical level. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

When considering flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 38.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you are likely to have one or more stops on your journey.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Houston takes about 3h 18m, including connections. For direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston, the median flight time is also 3h 18m. However, connecting itineraries have a significantly longer median journey time of 17h 34m, so choosing a direct option can save considerable travel time.

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

Regular price: $193 - $313

Prices are currently below 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 $193 and $313. The current lowest deal is $93 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 10-Nov 16.

now $93

Low $193

High $313

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

American Airlines

Southwest Airlines

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

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Houston

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

Frontier Airlines

$183

$118

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Houston

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

Frontier Airlines

$299

$161

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Houston

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

Frontier Airlines

$356

$165

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Houston

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

Frontier Airlines

$187

$123

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Houston

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

Frontier Airlines

$382

$147

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Houston

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

Frontier Airlines

$229

$125

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$371 → $132

64%

5 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 26

$365 → $129

65%

4 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 20

$373 → $137

63%

3 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 6

$382 → $147

62%

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 $93.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, May, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 18m

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston typically take 3h 18m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 38.6% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal

A recent deal with Frontier Airlines from November 10-November 16 was found for $93.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston are frequently available.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International offers flights to Houston, providing a budget-friendly option for your trip.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient option for flights to Houston from Washington, D.C.

📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car, bus, or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$208

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Washington Dulles International provides another choice for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$367

Houston main airports to arrive at

William P. Hobby (HOU)

Cheapest

William P. Hobby Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston.

📍 ~16 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$295

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international routes, a reliable alternative for Houston.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

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$980

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United Airlines

Business Class

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Elite

Oct 15

Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,369

$807

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Elite

Sep 18

Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,639

$973

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From BWI

Elite

Oct 20

Houston, United States

77% AI deal score

$936

$733

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United Airlines

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Dec 16

Houston, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,328

$807

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Houston, United States

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$1,382

$869

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Houston, United States

77% AI deal score

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$965

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Oct 15

Houston, United States

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$1,205

$807

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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 observed was $327. Prices tend to be significantly higher for very last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $893. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows higher average prices, at approximately $474.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston is considered to be $254 or less. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route historically stands at $423, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $592. Therefore, any fare at or below $254 indicates a favorable price.

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 in May, it was $166. September also offered competitive prices, with a median of $238. The annual median price for this route, observed over a 270-day window, was $423, indicating that these specific months typically offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Washington, D.C. to Houston: Overview

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

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

Regular price: $193 - $313

Prices are currently below 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 $193 and $313. The current lowest deal is $93 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 10-Nov 16.

now $93

Low $193

High $313

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

American Airlines

Southwest Airlines

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

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Houston

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

Frontier Airlines

$183

$118

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Houston

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

Frontier Airlines

$299

$161

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Houston

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

Frontier Airlines

$356

$165

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Houston

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

Frontier Airlines

$187

$123

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Houston

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

Frontier Airlines

$382

$147

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Houston

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

Frontier Airlines

$229

$125

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$371 → $132

64%

5 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 26

$365 → $129

65%

4 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 20

$373 → $137

63%

3 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 6

$382 → $147

62%

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 $93.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, May, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 18m

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston typically take 3h 18m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 38.6% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal

A recent deal with Frontier Airlines from November 10-November 16 was found for $93.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston are frequently available.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International offers flights to Houston, providing a budget-friendly option for your trip.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient option for flights to Houston from Washington, D.C.

📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car, bus, or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$208

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Washington Dulles International provides another choice for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$367

Houston main airports to arrive at

William P. Hobby (HOU)

Cheapest

William P. Hobby Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston.

📍 ~16 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$295

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international routes, a reliable alternative for Houston.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$980

$733

Save $247

United Airlines

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Oct 15

Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,369

$807

Save $562

From IAD

Elite

Sep 18

Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,639

$973

Save $666

From BWI

Elite

Oct 20

Houston, United States

77% AI deal score

$936

$733

Save $203

United Airlines

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Dec 16

Houston, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,328

$807

Save $521

From DCA

Elite

Oct 05

Houston, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,382

$869

Save $513

From IAD

Elite

Sep 22

Houston, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,541

$965

Save $576

From IAD

Elite

Oct 15

Houston, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,205

$807

Save $398

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston

Today’s best flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Houston

Washington, D.C. to Houston: Overview

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

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

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

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston

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

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

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

Washington, D.C. - Houston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 18m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Houston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

Best Elite deals to Houston

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When should I buy Washington, D.C. to Houston tickets?

How do I know if a Washington, D.C. to Houston flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

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

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

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

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Flights to Houston from other cities

Washington, D.C. to Houston: Overview

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

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

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

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston

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

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

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

Washington, D.C. - Houston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 18m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Houston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

Best Elite deals to Houston

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

When should I buy Washington, D.C. to Houston tickets?

How do I know if a Washington, D.C. to Houston flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Houston?