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$64+ Cheap flights from Dallas to Houston

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DFW — HOU
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 4/288:41 pm
DFW
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IAH
1 stop18h 26m
Frontier
Sat 5/27:15 am
IAH
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DFW
1 stop16h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$114
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/235:45 am
DFW
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IAH
1 stop18h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/244:22 pm
IAH
-
DFW
1 stop13h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/8$117
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/237:00 am
DFW
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IAH
1 stop7h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/244:34 pm
IAH
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DFW
1 stop13h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$124
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 2/1911:06 am
DFW
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IAH
1 stop12h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/244:34 pm
IAH
-
DFW
1 stop13h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/11$125
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/311:55 am
DFW
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IAH
1 stop7h 19m
Frontier
Wed 3/48:45 am
IAH
-
DFW
1 stop6h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/78:50 am
DFW
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IAH
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/1112:02 pm
IAH
-
DFW
1 stop9h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/39:55 am
DFW
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IAH
1 stop9h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/105:49 pm
IAH
-
DFW
1 stop13h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/37:18 am
DFW
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IAH
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/176:00 am
IAH
-
DFW
1 stop11h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/106:00 am
DFW
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IAH
1 stop10h 22m
Frontier
Tue 3/176:00 am
IAH
-
DFW
1 stop11h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/96:00 am
DAL
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HOU
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Sat 4/1110:50 am
HOU
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DAL
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8$172
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Thu 3/2610:40 pm
DFW
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HOU
Nonstop1h 18m
American Airlines
Sat 3/286:00 am
HOU
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DFW
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Fri 3/2010:40 pm
DFW
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HOU
Nonstop1h 18m
American Airlines
Sat 3/216:00 am
HOU
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DFW
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$194

Find flight deals from Dallas to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas (A78) to Houston (HO1). 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 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$114
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$64
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$231
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas to Houston 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 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas to Houston that are best for you.

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DallasHouston

DFW - IAH

DFWIAH

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-4:22 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-5:08 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$137

DallasHouston

DFW - IAH

DFWIAH

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 4/9

5:45 am-11:54 pm

1 stop18h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/13

10:09 pm-5:50 am

1 stop7h 41m

$139

DallasHouston

DAL - HOU

DALHOU

Dallas Love Field

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/11

10:50 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$172

DallasHouston

DFW - IAH

DFWIAH

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 5/16

5:20 pm-6:42 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/18

10:08 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$174

DallasHouston

DFW - IAH

DFWIAH

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 3/7

11:47 am-8:53 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/9

9:03 pm-5:08 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$175

DallasHouston

DFW - HOU

DFWHOU

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 4/9

10:30 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/11

8:21 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$179

DallasHouston

DFW - IAH

DFWIAH

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 3/8

8:40 pm-11:45 am

1 stop15h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/15

10:56 pm-9:16 am

1 stop10h 20m

$188

DallasHouston

DFW - IAH

DFWIAH

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 4/3

9:35 am-10:56 am

Nonstop1h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/4

7:20 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$189

DallasHouston

DFW - HOU

DFWHOU

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 4/18

10:30 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/26

6:01 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$194

DallasHouston

DFW - HOU

DFWHOU

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 4/3

10:40 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/4

8:20 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$194

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas to Houston

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas to Houston. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Dallas to Houston is 45 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 month to book a flight from Dallas to Houston?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Houston (average of $37). Flying from Dallas to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $132). 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 DFW to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 11, 2026.

When flying from Dallas to Houston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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

The best insider tips for Dallas to Houston flights

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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.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

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

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated February 11, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dallas to Houston, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
9,274 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
7.2
Good
11,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,444 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
5.7
Fair
3,052 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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 Dallas to Houston. 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 Dallas to Houston?

    Airlines like Frontier, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from Dallas to Houston in about 1h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 12m. The distance between Dallas and Houston is about 240 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $37, Frontier will fly you from Dallas to Houston 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 $86 and $91, respectively. Frontier is 85% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $18 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $42 and $48, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Dallas to Houston is Dallas/Fort Worth - Houston Hobby. You may also consider Dallas/Fort Worth - Houston George Bush Intcntl or Dallas Love Field - Houston Hobby.

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

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (86%), Alaska Airlines (82%) or Iberia (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dallas to Houston.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas to Houston?

    The cheapest flight price from Dallas to Houston is $95. On average you can expect to pay $354. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Houston Hobby), can usually be booked for $117.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas to Houston 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 Dallas to Houston?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Houston (average of $37). Flying from Dallas to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $132). 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 Dallas to Houston

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Dallas to Houston. 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 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$86Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$91Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$94Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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