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HOU — DFW
Oct 21 — Oct 281
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Dallas

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Deal found 9/18$215
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Round-trip from

$215
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Mytrip)

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June

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Average price

$367
From Houston to Dallas
One-way flight from Houston to Dallas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

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HOU Houston Hobby - DAL Dallas Love Field

HOUDAL

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/2

4:00 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

HoustonDallas

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/18

10:05 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

HoustonDallas

HOU Houston Hobby - DAL Dallas Love Field

HOUDAL

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/22

8:00 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

HoustonDallas

HOU Houston Hobby - DAL Dallas Love Field

HOUDAL

Houston Hobby

Thu 11/5

11:30 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

HoustonDallas

HOU Houston Hobby - DAL Dallas Love Field

HOUDAL

Houston Hobby

Thu 11/19

8:30 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

HoustonDallas

HOU Houston Hobby - DAL Dallas Love Field

HOUDAL

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/15

10:00 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

HoustonDallas

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/12

6:40 am-12:17 am

1 stop17h 37m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$105

HoustonDallas

HOU Houston Hobby - DAL Dallas Love Field

HOUDAL

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/4

7:15 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

HoustonDallas

HOU Houston Hobby - DAL Dallas Love Field

HOUDAL

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/19

3:00 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$133

HoustonDallas

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/23

4:50 pm-6:21 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$143

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Dallas

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Dallas

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Dallas (average of $299). Flying from Houston to Dallas in August is currently the most expensive (average of $462). 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?

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 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Houston to Dallas

The most flights from HO1 to A78 are scheduled on a Thursday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Houston to Dallas flights typically cost between $274 and $432 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $215 on Southwest (Oct 28-Oct 29).

How often are flights from Houston to Dallas delayed?

About 12% 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?

Friday 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, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to Dallas, you should look to book at least 77 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 day to fly from Houston to Dallas?

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

The best insider tips for Houston to Dallas flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to Dallas trip
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Southwest and Frontier

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.

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

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.

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

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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Paul Rubio

Expert on DAL

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.

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue 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

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Dallas?

    There are many flights that can get you from Houston to Dallas in 1h 22m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 224 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Houston to Dallas round-trip from $90. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $149, and American Airlines, from $164. Users have found that Frontier is 75% 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 JetBlue ($68), Frontier ($76), and American Airlines ($78).

  • 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 (93%), Alaska Airlines (88%) and American Airlines (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Dallas?

    While on average a flight from Houston to Dallas is generally $1,667, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $173. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Dallas/Fort Worth), you can expect to pay $148 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Dallas (average of $299). Flying from Houston to Dallas in August is currently the most expensive (average of $462). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$90Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$149Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$164Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$201Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$202Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

Helpful tips for your next trip to Dallas

  • 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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