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$140+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — HOU
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Tue 7/21
Tue 7/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 21, 2026.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:00 pm
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop19h 10m
Frontier
Tue 9/1510:15 pm
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop13h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$240
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/257:00 am
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop18h 44m
Frontier
Thu 8/276:30 am
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop9h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$241
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/176:00 pm
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop7h 40m
Frontier
Mon 8/2411:44 am
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop9h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$242
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/156:00 pm
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop7h 40m
Frontier
Tue 8/186:30 am
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop29h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$243
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/46:21 am
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop5h 40m
JetBlue
Tue 8/1111:50 am
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop10h 09m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/19$245
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Wed 8/262:00 pm
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop11h 44m
Frontier
Sat 8/296:30 am
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop9h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$246
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/156:00 pm
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop7h 40m
Frontier
Wed 8/1911:44 am
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop24h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$247
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/46:21 am
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop5h 40m
JetBlue
Wed 8/511:53 am
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop10h 06m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/20$248
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Wed 9/231:59 pm
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop11h 10m
Frontier
Wed 9/3010:15 pm
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop17h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19$250
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 9/37:00 am
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop18h 55m
Frontier
Wed 9/910:15 pm
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop17h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$251
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Tue 9/17:00 am
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop18h 44m
Frontier
Tue 9/85:34 pm
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop18h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$255
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 7/146:00 pm
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop7h 40m
Frontier
Sat 8/296:30 am
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop9h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$256

Find flight deals from Reagan-National to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 June 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$240
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$140
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$497
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Reagan-National 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 June 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - IAH

DCAIAH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/15

6:21 am-11:07 am

1 stop5h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/31

1:27 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$291

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - IAH

DCAIAH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/23

6:10 am-10:59 am

1 stop5h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 8/28

1:14 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$296

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - HOU

DCAHOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/4

5:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/5

8:50 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$307

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - IAH

DCAIAH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/28

6:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop6h 47m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/30

11:58 am-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$320

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - IAH

DCAIAH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/17

9:00 am-4:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/18

1:27 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$325

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - HOU

DCAHOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/29

10:50 am-5:30 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$327

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - IAH

DCAIAH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/31

6:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop6h 47m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/3

11:54 am-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$330

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - HOU

DCAHOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/25

12:27 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/27

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop4h 27m

$337

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - HOU

DCAHOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/10

6:59 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/20

1:13 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$347

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - HOU

DCAHOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/12

10:10 am-4:31 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/15

2:25 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$347

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Best time to book a flight from Reagan-National to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Reagan-National with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston (average of $58). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 DCA to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National 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 June 21, 2026.

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 23% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

About 14% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Houston have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 168 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Booking 68 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Reagan-National to Houston. Price data was last updated on August 31, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston 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.

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston flights

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

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Scott Laird

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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 June 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,244 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,244 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,868 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,244 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,723 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,244 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,876 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,244 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like JetBlue, Southwest, and Delta fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston in about 3h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 31m. 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 Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $135 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and American Airlines, starting at $223 and $243 round-trip. Frontier is currently priced 68% 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 ($69), United Airlines ($74), and American Airlines ($120).

  • 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 $123. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $245 on average, our data indicates $356 when flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston (average of $58). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 4 airlines flying from Reagan-National to Houston

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Reagan-National 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 June 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$135Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$223Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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