How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Houston have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Houston flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Houston flights?

Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston flights typically cost between $325 and $658 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $141 on Frontier (Jan 22-Jan 24).

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston?

Airlines like Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston in about 3h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1216 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $58 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $108 and $199 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 84% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston are Frontier ($38), United Airlines ($88), and American Airlines ($118).

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston (average of $122). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $125. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $163 on average, our data indicates $371 when flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston?

When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Southwest or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

When flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight at noon.

Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Houston that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Houston?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Houston?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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.

$79+ Flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston

Q: How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston?

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Round-trip from	$141 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$79 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$411

DCA

Reserve parking in advance at DCA, as lots fill quickly. Garage 1 serves Terminal 1, Garage 2 serves Terminal 2.

IAH

For a quick ride to downtown Houston from IAH, consider Uber or Lyft. It's faster than public transport.

HOU

Use a map app for real-time traffic info when traveling to HOU, as I-45 can be congested during peak hours.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$79	Average$187	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$135	Average$221	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$199	Average$403	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$230	Average$365	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$244	Average$410	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$288	Average$368	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

$79+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to Houston

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