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$54+ Cheap flights from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DFW
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Thu 3/19
Thu 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 17, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/205:49 pm
IAH
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DFW
1 stop25h 37m
Frontier
Wed 4/228:36 pm
DFW
-
IAH
1 stop26h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/185:15 am
IAH
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DFW
1 stop26h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/255:45 am
DFW
-
IAH
1 stop18h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$139
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2811:55 am
IAH
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DFW
Nonstop1h 23m
United Airlines
Sat 3/283:34 pm
DFW
-
IAH
Nonstop1h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/66:05 am
IAH
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DFW
1 stop26h 01m
Frontier
Mon 3/96:13 pm
DFW
-
IAH
1 stop22h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/145:15 am
IAH
-
DFW
1 stop17h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/2110:06 am
DFW
-
IAH
1 stop13h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$146
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/117:35 am
IAH
-
DFW
1 stop13h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/138:26 pm
DFW
-
IAH
1 stop13h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/13$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/246:45 am
IAH
-
DFW
1 stop14h 26m
Frontier
Wed 3/255:17 pm
DFW
-
IAH
1 stop7h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16$149
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/184:35 pm
IAH
-
DFW
1 stop13h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/199:34 pm
DFW
-
IAH
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/185:58 pm
IAH
-
DFW
1 stop13h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/236:13 pm
DFW
-
IAH
1 stop16h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:07 pm
IAH
-
DFW
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/86:00 am
DFW
-
IAH
1 stop10h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$154
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/174:11 pm
IAH
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DFW
2 stops15h 43m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/245:45 am
DFW
-
IAH
1 stop18h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/17$155
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/148:20 pm
HOU
-
DFW
Nonstop1h 28m
American Airlines
Sat 3/2110:40 pm
DFW
-
HOU
Nonstop1h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/14$158

Find flight deals from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$139
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$54
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$238
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport that are best for you.

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HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/28

11:55 am-1:18 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 3/28

3:34 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$140

HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/24

6:45 am-9:11 pm

1 stop14h 26m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 3/25

5:17 pm-12:39 am

1 stop7h 22m

$149

HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/23

8:31 pm-5:50 am

1 stop9h 19m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 4/24

8:46 am-5:03 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$155

HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/14

5:15 am-10:53 pm

1 stop17h 38m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 3/21

10:06 am-11:19 pm

1 stop13h 13m

$160

HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/1

6:00 am-3:01 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-7:23 pm

1 stop13h 23m

$160

HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/3

6:45 am-3:10 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 3/4

11:55 am-7:14 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$160

HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/20

8:31 pm-12:12 am

2 stops27h 41m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 4/22

4:15 pm-12:48 am

1 stop8h 33m

$164

HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/4

7:20 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 4/6

7:00 am-8:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$172

HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/14

8:05 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 3/16

7:08 pm-8:24 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$175

HoustonDallas

HOU - DFW

HOUDFW

Houston Hobby

Sat 3/21

8:20 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 3/23

10:25 am-11:48 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$175

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dallas/Fort Worth from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth. Price data was last updated on February 13, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (average of $44). Flying from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $173). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to DFW?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 17, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth. Price data was last updated on February 7, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 17, 2026.

The most flights from HO1 to DFW are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

How often are flights from Houston to Dallas delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Houston and Dallas have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Houston to Dallas flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Houston to Dallas flights?

Over the last year, SkyWest Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport trip
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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

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Expert on DFW

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas/Fort Worth

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas/Fort Worth. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dallas/Fort Worth. Reviews last updated February 17, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,308 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,464 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,048 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Departing from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport will take you 1h 23m. Airlines will cover a distance of 224 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $38, Frontier will fly you from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $76 and $97, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 84% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $19. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are Envoy Air (85%), Alaska Airlines (83%) and SkyWest Airlines (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is $128. On average you can expect to pay $1,020. The most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Dallas/Fort Worth), can usually be booked for $116.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (average of $44). Flying from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $173). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$76Average$135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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