How long is the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston?

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston in just under 1h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 37m. Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Houston are separated by a distance of 247 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston round-trip?

Frontier, at $37, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Southwest. These flights start at 84% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston are Frontier ($17), Spirit Airlines ($42), and American Airlines ($48).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston?

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston (average of $35). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $163). 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 day to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston?

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

Weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston

The most flights from DFW to HO1 are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston?

While on average a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston is generally $313, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $95. When looking at the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Houston Hobby), you can expect to pay $142 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston are SkyWest Airlines (84%), Envoy Air (81%) and Iberia (81%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston?

Before booking your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston check out the most popular airlines for this route: Southwest, American Airlines or United Airlines.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DFW to HOU?

When flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 35% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Can I find deals for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Houston that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Houston?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Houston?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth 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.

$69+ Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Houston

Round-trip from	$125 (Expedia)
One-way from	$69 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$165

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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$37	Average$102	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$86	Average$190	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Southwest	Cheapest$88	Average$225	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$91	Average$437	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$97	Average$289	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

$69+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston

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