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$87+ Cheap flights from Houston to District of Columbia

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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — IAD
Jul 3 — Jul 101
Fri 7/3
Fri 7/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to District of Columbia

Cheapest flights from Houston to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 8/1811:12 am
IAH
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IAD
1 stop11h 05m
Frontier
Wed 8/2611:12 am
IAD
-
IAH
1 stop12h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 6/1$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 7/156:00 am
IAH
-
IAD
1 stop10h 14m
Frontier
Tue 7/218:33 pm
IAD
-
IAH
1 stop11h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 6/2$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 6/2411:12 am
IAH
-
IAD
1 stop11h 05m
Frontier
Wed 7/158:33 pm
IAD
-
IAH
1 stop11h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 6/2$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 8/138:20 am
IAH
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IAD
1 stop10h 18m
Frontier
Tue 8/2511:11 am
IAD
-
IAH
1 stop12h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/1$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 8/148:20 am
IAH
-
IAD
1 stop10h 18m
Frontier
Tue 8/2511:11 am
IAD
-
IAH
1 stop12h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/1$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 9/307:00 am
IAH
-
IAD
1 stop9h 36m
Frontier
Tue 10/67:00 am
IAD
-
IAH
1 stop9h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/2$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 6/245:45 am
IAH
-
IAD
1 stop10h 46m
Frontier
Wed 7/111:17 am
IAD
-
IAH
1 stop12h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 6/2$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 6/2411:12 am
IAH
-
IAD
1 stop11h 05m
Frontier
Wed 7/811:11 am
IAD
-
IAH
1 stop8h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 6/2$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 8/138:20 am
IAH
-
IAD
1 stop10h 18m
Frontier
Mon 8/248:47 pm
IAD
-
IAH
1 stop11h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 6/1$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 8/148:20 am
IAH
-
IAD
1 stop10h 18m
Frontier
Mon 8/248:47 pm
IAD
-
IAH
1 stop11h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 6/1$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 6/245:45 am
IAH
-
IAD
1 stop10h 46m
Frontier
Wed 6/248:57 pm
IAD
-
IAH
1 stop11h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 6/2$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 8/1310:53 am
IAH
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IAD
1 stop11h 02m
Frontier
Wed 8/197:30 am
IAD
-
IAH
1 stop16h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/2$223

Find flight deals from Houston to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated June 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$191
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$87
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$344
From Houston to District of Columbia
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to District of Columbia 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 June 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to District of Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/15

6:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/22

10:21 am-4:22 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$357

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Thu 7/16

10:40 am-4:20 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/21

11:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$377

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/8

2:20 pm-6:31 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/11

6:00 am-8:13 am

Nonstop3h 13m

$381

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Sat 7/11

11:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/13

2:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$382

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/7

5:17 pm-12:41 am

1 stop6h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/20

3:02 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$382

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/22

4:42 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/3

3:10 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$383

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/5

11:20 am-6:00 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/11

7:25 am-1:40 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$384

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/9

7:46 am-11:56 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/13

12:59 pm-3:18 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

$387

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 7/5

7:50 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/8

6:00 am-8:13 am

Nonstop3h 13m

$389

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 7/11

1:00 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/14

6:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop6h 47m

$398

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to District of Columbia

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to District of Columbia?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to District of Columbia (average of $38). Flying from Houston to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $791). 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 DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 3, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to District of Columbia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to District of Columbia?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to District of Columbia?

The best time to book flights from Houston to District of Columbia is 68 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to District of Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to District of Columbia flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated June 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Houston to District of Columbia have to say. 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
4,255 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,772 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,642 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,920 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to District of Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to District of Columbia?

    Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines can get you from Houston to District of Columbia in just under 3h 11m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 29m. There are 1206 mi between Houston and District of Columbia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to District of Columbia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $32. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Houston to District of Columbia for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston to District of Columbia?

    When deciding which route to take from Houston to District of Columbia consider Houston Hobby - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Houston Hobby - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Houston George Bush Intcntl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to District of Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to District of Columbia (average of $38). Flying from Houston to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $791). 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 4 airlines flying from Houston to District of Columbia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Houston to District of Columbia. 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 June 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$73Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$147Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$165Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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