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$78+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Houston

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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — HOU
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Houston

Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1910:10 am
IAD
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IAH
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Mon 2/236:15 am
IAH
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IAD
1 stop8h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$148
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/192:00 pm
DCA
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IAH
1 stop11h 33m
Frontier
Mon 2/233:28 pm
IAH
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DCA
1 stop20h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/96:20 am
IAD
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IAH
1 stop6h 25m
Frontier
Wed 3/116:00 pm
IAH
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IAD
1 stop5h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$149
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/116:20 am
IAD
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IAH
1 stop11h 45m
Frontier
Wed 3/185:58 pm
IAH
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IAD
1 stop5h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 3/86:25 am
IAD
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IAH
1 stop10h 57m
Frontier
Wed 3/116:00 pm
IAH
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IAD
1 stop5h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$153
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/178:00 am
DCA
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IAH
1 stop16h 32m
Frontier
Tue 2/248:45 am
IAH
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DCA
1 stop27h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/169:51 am
IAD
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IAH
1 stop8h 12m
Frontier
Tue 4/215:49 pm
IAH
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IAD
1 stop5h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$155
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/216:00 pm
DCA
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IAH
1 stop7h 33m
Frontier
Mon 2/237:34 pm
IAH
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DCA
1 stop16h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/107:00 am
IAD
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IAH
1 stop10h 22m
Frontier
Sat 3/146:25 am
IAH
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IAD
1 stop17h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$162
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2611:22 am
IAD
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IAH
1 stop12h 29m
Frontier
Thu 3/56:15 am
IAH
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IAD
1 stop9h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 1/29$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/1911:22 am
IAD
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IAH
1 stop6h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/228:18 pm
IAH
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IAD
2 stops17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/2611:22 am
IAD
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IAH
1 stop8h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/276:07 pm
IAH
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IAD
1 stop14h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$167

Find flight deals from District of Columbia to Houston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Houston flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$148
(Priceline)

One-way from

$78
(WAYA)

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Average price

$265
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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Houston that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - IAH

DCAIAH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/6

6:00 pm-12:33 am

1 stop7h 33m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/9

6:45 am-4:59 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$266

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - IAH

IADIAH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/3

6:03 am-8:39 am

Nonstop3h 36m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/4

7:20 am-11:21 am

Nonstop3h 01m

$283

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - IAH

DCAIAH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/25

7:59 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/4

7:50 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$283

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - HOU

DCAHOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/3

1:00 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/4

6:30 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$298

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - HOU

IADHOU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/25

9:05 am-5:35 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/4

6:15 am-4:50 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$303

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - IAH

DCAIAH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/4

2:45 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/5

9:45 am-1:43 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$333

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - HOU

IADHOU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/17

3:42 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/23

5:25 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 10m

$353

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - HOU

IADHOU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/21

5:25 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/23

1:06 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$353

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - HOU

IADHOU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/4

9:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Houston Hobby

Thu 3/5

6:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$353

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - HOU

DCAHOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

6:00 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/23

1:06 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$353

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to Houston

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Houston (average of $66). Flying from District of Columbia to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $136). 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 DC to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia 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 January 29, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from District of Columbia to Houston by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from District of Columbia to Houston. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their District of Columbia to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia to Houston?

    There are many flights that can get you from District of Columbia to Houston in 3h 36m. Fly via Frontier, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from District of Columbia to Houston is about 1188 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $38 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 United Airlines, with prices starting from $50 and $88, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Houston Hobby, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Houston Hobby or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Houston George Bush Intcntl when deciding on the best route from District of Columbia to Houston.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Houston (average of $66). Flying from District of Columbia to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $136). 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 6 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$58Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$197Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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