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$41+ Cheap flights from Houston to Dallas

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HOU — DFW
8月 3 — 8月 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Dallas are usually found in October or August, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Dallas (A78). 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 7月 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$84
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$41
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

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October

Average price

$156
From Houston to Dallas
One-way flight from Houston to Dallas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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週三 8/1310:00 pmIAH - DFW
1 stop7h 39mSpirit Airlines
週四 8/142:48 pmDFW - IAH
1 stop14h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$84
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週二 8/265:30 pmHOU - DAL
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
週二 9/24:00 pmDAL - HOU
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$97
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
週二 8/269:46 amIAH - DFW
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
週二 9/27:05 amDFW - IAH
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$97
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
週二 8/264:20 pmHOU - DFW
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
週三 8/278:25 amDFW - HOU
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$97
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
週六 8/238:00 amIAH - DFW
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
週六 8/302:35 pmDFW - IAH
Nonstop1h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$99
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週二 8/263:40 pmIAH - DFW
1 stop6h 47mMultiple Airlines
週四 8/289:21 pmDFW - IAH
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$156
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週五 10/106:00 amIAH - DFW
1 stop5h 27mFrontier
週日 10/129:40 amDFW - IAH
1 stop8h 16mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$176
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週六 8/95:59 pmIAH - DAL
1 stop15h 11mDelta
週一 8/116:28 pmDAL - IAH
1 stop17h 34mDelta
Deal found 7/27$882

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Dallas that are best for you.

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HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

週三 8/13

10:00 pm-5:39 am

1 stop7h 39m

Dallas/Fort Worth

週四 8/14

2:48 pm-5:00 am

1 stop14h 12m

$84

HoustonDallas

HOU - DAL

HOUDAL

Houston Hobby

週二 8/26

11:30 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Dallas Love Field

週二 9/2

6:00 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$97

HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

週二 8/26

7:35 am-9:03 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Dallas/Fort Worth

週二 9/2

12:05 pm-1:19 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$97

HoustonDallas

HOU - DFW

HOUDFW

Houston Hobby

週二 8/26

4:20 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Dallas/Fort Worth

週三 8/27

8:25 am-9:44 am

Nonstop1h 19m

$97

HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

週六 8/23

8:00 am-9:16 am

Nonstop1h 16m

Dallas/Fort Worth

週六 8/30

2:35 pm-3:46 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$99

HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

週二 8/26

3:40 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Dallas/Fort Worth

週四 8/28

9:21 pm-3:26 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$156

HoustonDallas

IAH - DAL

IAHDAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

週六 8/9

5:59 pm-9:10 am

1 stop15h 11m

Dallas Love Field

週一 8/11

6:28 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$882

HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

週三 8/13

10:00 pm-5:39 am

1 stop7h 39m

$41

HoustonDallas

HOU - DFW

HOUDFW

Houston Hobby

週六 10/25

6:00 am-7:22 am

Nonstop1h 22m

$46

HoustonDallas

HOU - DAL

HOUDAL

Houston Hobby

週六 10/18

2:25 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$49

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The best insider tips for Houston to Dallas flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to Dallas trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier offers extra comfort seats with 32” separation for a fee, enhancing short flight comfort.


Consider early check-in to secure your seat, as Frontier frequently overbooks flights.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for short flights.


Use Spirit's self-service bag drop for a quicker airport experience.

Airports
IAH

Check security wait times on the IAH website to plan your arrival, ensuring a smooth departure from Houston.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
HOU

HOU's compact terminal allows for quick navigation, making it ideal for travelers in a hurry.

Read more about HOUby Scott Laird
DFW

Use the DART Orange Line for a convenient and cost-effective way to reach downtown Dallas from DFW.

Read more about DFWby Chris Dong
DAL

DAL's proximity to downtown makes it a convenient choice for quick access to Dallas city center.

Read more about DALby Paul Rubio
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Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Evie Carrick

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Expert on IAH

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on DFW

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

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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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on DAL

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Paul Rubio

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Scott Laird

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Expert on HOU

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Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Dallas

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Dallas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Dallas. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to Dallas, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Dallas?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Dallas (average of $216). Flying from Houston to Dallas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7月 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to Dallas in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Dallas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Dallas. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Dallas flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings 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

Explore weekly flight availability from Houston to Dallas. 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 7月 29, 2025.

The most flights from HO1 to A78 are scheduled on a Wednesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas. 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. Reviews last updated 7月 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Houston to Dallas have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Houston to Dallas Travel Guide

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, or DFW, is located right in between Dallas and Fort Worth. This is American Airlines’ largest hub. It’s the fourth busiest airport in the world. The airport is the second largest one in the US by land coverage. It has its own postal code due to its size.

Dallas Love Field is your other option for destination airports. This airport is only six miles from downtown Dallas. The offices of Southwest Airlines are located at this airport. It was once the main airport in the Dallas area but now that title belongs to DFW.

Southwest offers just non-stop flights for this short route. You’ll find there are a lot of options available for these also.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Dallas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What alternative sustainable way can I use to get to Dallas from Houston?

    While flights are sustainable transport from Houston to Dallas, you can also consider using trains. Trains are a sustainable option because they can transport many passengers from their origin to their destination within a short time. This reduces the amount of fuel that is spent on the journey and thus reduces the overall carbon emissions into the air.

  • What initiative can I take to reduce my carbon footprint for my journey to Dallas from Houston?

    If you would like to participate in minimizing your carbon footprint during your journey from Houston to Dallas, consider booking a direct flight. Direct flights operating on this route use less fuel than those with one or more stopovers. This is so because an aircraft uses about 25% more fuel during every landing and taking off. Therefore, direct flights have only one landing and taking-off procedure, making them burn less fuel than those involving several stopovers.

  • What information can I look for to identify a sustainable airport for my flight from Houston to Dallas?

    Those who would enjoy flying out of or into a sustainable airport from Houston to Dallas can consider checking out an airport with energy-efficient systems. Airports featuring energy-efficient operations in their day-to-day operations help conserve energy. In addition, consider identifying an airport that uses solar power to power most of its operations rather than electricity. Solar energy is green energy since it does not require burning fuel to generate electricity. Therefore, airports that rely on solar energy to power operations are sustainable airports that you can consider using for your journey.

  • What airports serve Houston to Dallas flights?

    You’ll fly from either George Bush Intercontinental Airport or William P. Hobby Airport in Houston into either Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport or Dallas Love Field for this trip. The flight can be quite short and there are many options offered.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Houston to Dallas?

    You can find direct flights with American Airlines, United, and Southwest between Houston and Dallas. United only flies direct between George Bush and DFW. American goes from both airports in Houston into DFW. Southwest flies direct from Hobby in Houston to Love Field in Dallas. The flights are about an hour and 20 minutes.

  • What are the stopover options between Houston to Dallas?

    You’ll have options for stopovers that include Victoria on Boutique Air or Atlanta on Spirit Airlines and Delta. Delta offers a lot of one-stop flights between these two cities in Texas. Stopover times range from a half-hour up to over eight hours sometimes.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Houston to Dallas?

    You do not need a visa or passport for this trip in Texas. It’s a domestic flight that requires only a valid photo ID.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Dallas round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Houston to Dallas round-trip from $84. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $97, and United Airlines, from $97. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Dallas one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to Dallas are Spirit Airlines ($41), American Airlines ($46), and Southwest ($49).

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston to Dallas?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Houston to Dallas?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Houston to Dallas are PSA Airlines (75%), Iberia (72%) and Envoy Air (67%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Dallas?

    While on average a flight from Houston to Dallas is generally $1,654, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $102. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Dallas/Fort Worth), you can expect to pay $77 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Dallas 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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Dallas (average of $216). Flying from Houston to Dallas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Dallas. 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 7月 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$37Average$80FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$37Average$86FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$91Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

Helpful tips for your next trip to Dallas

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Dallas. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • Southwest Airlines is one of the reputable airlines that flies passengers from Houston to Dallas. The airline is committed to promoting sustainability through its goals of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and the replacement of jet fuel by about 10% with sustainable aviation fuel.
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is one of the sustainable departure airports for those looking to fly to Dallas. The airport promotes sustainability by demanding that airlines use energy-efficient systems, recycle their waste, and reduce carbon emissions in their daily operations within the airport.
  • Houston is the departure city for flights heading to Dallas. The city encourages airlines using the airports found in the city to use sustainable practices, including sorting waste material as well as reducing carbon emissions into the atmosphere.

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