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$76+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Houston

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IAD — HOU
Jun 13 — Jun 201
Sat 6/13
Sat 6/20
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 14, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Thu 8/2711:11 am
IAD
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IAH
1 stop12h 37m
Frontier
Mon 8/317:04 pm
IAH
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IAD
1 stop16h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 10/87:00 am
IAD
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IAH
1 stop6h 40m
Frontier
Sat 10/101:35 pm
IAH
-
IAD
1 stop9h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/27:37 pm
IAD
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IAH
1 stop12h 57m
Frontier
Tue 6/166:30 am
IAH
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IAD
1 stop9h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 8/115:30 pm
IAD
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IAH
1 stop22h 20m
Frontier
Tue 8/258:29 am
IAH
-
IAD
1 stop9h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/308:57 pm
IAD
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IAH
1 stop11h 26m
Frontier
Wed 7/88:55 pm
IAH
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IAD
1 stop12h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 7/811:17 am
IAD
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IAH
1 stop12h 22m
Frontier
Tue 7/146:35 am
IAH
-
IAD
1 stop8h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Mon 6/18:47 pm
IAD
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IAH
1 stop27h 03m
Frontier
Tue 6/98:02 pm
IAH
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IAD
1 stop13h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/27:37 pm
IAD
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IAH
1 stop15h 40m
Frontier
Mon 6/88:50 pm
IAH
-
IAD
1 stop12h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Mon 8/178:57 pm
IAD
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IAH
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Sat 8/229:17 pm
IAH
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IAD
1 stop11h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/27:37 pm
IAD
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IAH
1 stop12h 57m
Frontier
Wed 6/38:50 pm
IAH
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IAD
1 stop12h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$167
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/17:30 am
IAD
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IAH
1 stop16h 18m
Frontier
Wed 9/211:12 am
IAH
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IAD
1 stop5h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Fri 6/58:47 pm
IAD
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IAH
1 stop11h 47m
Frontier
Mon 6/88:50 pm
IAH
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IAD
1 stop12h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$170

Find flight deals from Dulles Intl to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 May 14, 2026.

Round-trip from

$153
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$76
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$417
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl 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 May 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - HOU

IADHOU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/12

8:27 am-12:05 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/21

10:40 am-7:54 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$402

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - HOU

IADHOU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/1

3:02 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/8

5:14 pm-12:41 am

1 stop6h 27m

$407
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - IAH

IADIAH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/16

6:30 am-8:39 am

Nonstop3h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 6/18

4:35 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

$410

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - HOU

IADHOU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/2

8:05 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/6

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

$413

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - HOU

IADHOU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/25

5:25 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/10

1:13 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$419

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - IAH

IADIAH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/6

6:00 am-10:39 am

1 stop5h 39m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 6/6

3:25 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$419

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - IAH

IADIAH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/3

12:50 pm-3:11 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/8

6:32 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

$441

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - HOU

IADHOU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/10

8:29 am-12:12 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/13

5:12 pm-12:44 am

1 stop6h 32m

$442

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - IAH

IADIAH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/9

3:02 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/14

6:37 pm-12:44 am

1 stop5h 07m

$442

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - HOU

IADHOU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/8

5:51 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/12

5:08 pm-12:44 am

1 stop6h 36m

$453

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston?

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston (average of $45). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston in November is currently the most expensive (average of $147). 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 IAD to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 May 14, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dulles Intl to Houston. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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 160 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

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.

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 13% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston flights

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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 May 14, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston, such as Delta,United Airlines, andSpirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,717 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,626 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Frontier
5.7
Fair
2,953 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston?

    For as low as $410, Delta can have you in Houston from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in 3h 09m. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Houston are separated by a distance of 1188 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston round-trip?

    Currently priced at $73, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $104 and $237, respectively. These flights start at 81% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston are Frontier ($58), Delta ($118), and United Airlines ($122).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Houston?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston (average of $45). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Houston in November is currently the most expensive (average of $147). 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 Dulles Intl to Houston

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 May 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$73Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$104Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$257Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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