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$116+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Galveston, TX

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — HOU
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Galveston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Galveston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 23, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/36:50 am
DCA
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 15m
Southwest
Tue 9/86:20 pm
HOU
-
DCA
Nonstop3h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$231
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1911:40 am
DCA
-
HOU
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Mon 8/245:30 am
HOU
-
DCA
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$236
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/227:10 am
BWI
-
HOU
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Mon 10/265:25 am
HOU
-
BWI
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1111:40 am
DCA
-
HOU
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Thu 8/137:05 am
HOU
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/52:54 pm
IAD
-
HOU
1 stop7h 29m
Delta
Tue 9/222:25 pm
HOU
-
IAD
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$241
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/134:25 pm
BWI
-
HOU
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Wed 8/192:00 pm
HOU
-
BWI
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$241
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/136:40 pm
DCA
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Sat 8/158:55 am
HOU
-
DCA
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$241
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/174:30 pm
BWI
-
HOU
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Mon 8/2410:00 am
HOU
-
BWI
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1211:40 am
DCA
-
HOU
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Wed 9/911:25 am
HOU
-
DCA
2 stops6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/116:10 pm
BWI
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 15m
Southwest
Thu 9/176:40 pm
HOU
-
BWI
Nonstop3h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$245
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1112:55 pm
DCA
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 05m
Southwest
Thu 9/177:05 am
HOU
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$245
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/56:10 am
DCA
-
HOU
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Mon 9/77:05 am
HOU
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$246

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Galveston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to Galveston flight deals. Data was last updated July 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$236
(Southwest)

One-way from

$116
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$396
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Galveston 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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Galveston that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BaltimoreHouston

BWI - HOU

BWIHOU

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/29

10:00 am-4:33 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/7

6:00 am-1:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$241

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - HOU

DCAHOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/5

6:55 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Houston Hobby

Mon 9/7

7:05 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$241

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - HOU

DCAHOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/13

7:25 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/19

6:35 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$241

BaltimoreHouston

BWI - HOU

BWIHOU

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 8/13

4:25 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/19

7:40 am-2:50 pm

2 stops6h 10m

$246

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - HOU

DCAHOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/19

6:55 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/21

7:35 am-2:30 pm

2 stops5h 55m

$246

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - HOU

IADHOU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/27

5:47 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/31

1:13 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$251

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - HOU

DCAHOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/13

6:59 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/17

5:20 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$251

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - HOU

DCAHOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/25

12:27 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/31

1:13 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$251

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - HOU

IADHOU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/11

6:09 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/16

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

$275

BaltimoreHouston

BWI - HOU

BWIHOU

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/17

5:35 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops6h 05m

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/24

10:00 am-3:40 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Galveston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Galveston

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to G4L?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Galveston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 23, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Galveston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Galveston?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to Galveston flights typically cost between $238 and $443 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $236 on Southwest (Aug 19-Aug 24).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Galveston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Galveston. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Galveston flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Galveston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Galveston. 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 Galveston. Reviews last updated July 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Galveston by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
10,025 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
7.1
Good
11,838 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,020 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
5.6
Fair
2,770 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Galveston. 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 Washington, D.C. to Galveston?

    Airlines like Delta and Southwest fly from Washington, D.C. to Galveston in about 7h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12m. Washington, D.C. and Galveston are separated by a distance of 1244 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Galveston one-way?

    $69 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $113 and $142, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Galveston?

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Houston Hobby or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Houston Hobby, Baltimore/Washington - Houston Hobby is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Galveston.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Galveston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Galveston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Galveston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Galveston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Galveston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Galveston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Galveston

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Galveston. 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$91Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$108Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$200Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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