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$70+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Houston

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May 20 — May 271
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$149
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$70
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$300
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Houston
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 15, 2025.

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Wed 5/282:59 pmBWI - IAH
1 stop5h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/311:51 pmIAH - BWI
1 stop9h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$149
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Thu 7/178:30 amBWI - IAH
1 stop6h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/206:30 amIAH - BWI
Nonstop2h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$154
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Sat 6/74:24 pmIAD - IAH
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Tue 6/103:14 pmIAH - IAD
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$160
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Thu 7/178:30 amBWI - IAH
1 stop6h 14mFrontier
Sun 7/209:15 pmIAH - BWI
1 stop25h 09mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$174
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Fri 6/131:00 pmDCA - IAH
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Mon 6/1610:04 pmIAH - DCA
1 stop12h 56mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$178
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Fri 5/307:25 amIAD - IAH
1 stop9h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/26:00 amIAH - IAD
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$206
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Fri 7/119:00 pmBWI - HOU
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Sat 7/198:05 pmHOU - BWI
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 5/14$217
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Sat 6/217:49 pmBWI - IAH
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/410:06 amIAH - BWI
2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$222
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/55:40 amBWI - HOU
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Sun 6/86:41 pmHOU - BWI
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 5/13$261
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/183:13 pmIAD - HOU
1 stop19h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/206:24 pmHOU - IAD
1 stop16h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/126:10 amIAD - IAH
Nonstop3h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/236:05 pmIAH - IAD
Nonstop3h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$269
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Thu 6/56:55 amDCA - HOU
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Tue 6/107:00 pmHOU - DCA
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 5/14$269

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreHouston

BWI - IAH

BWIIAH

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/28

2:59 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/31

1:51 pm-12:18 am

1 stop9h 27m

$149

BaltimoreHouston

BWI - IAH

BWIIAH

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 7/17

8:30 am-1:44 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 7/20

6:30 am-10:28 am

Nonstop2h 58m

$154

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - IAH

IADIAH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/7

4:24 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/10

3:14 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$160

BaltimoreHouston

BWI - IAH

BWIIAH

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 7/17

8:30 am-1:44 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 7/20

9:15 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop25h 09m

$174

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - IAH

DCAIAH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/13

1:00 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop11h 43m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/16

10:04 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop12h 56m

$178

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - IAH

IADIAH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/30

7:25 am-4:13 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/2

6:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$206

BaltimoreHouston

BWI - HOU

BWIHOU

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 7/11

9:00 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston Hobby

Sat 7/19

8:05 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$217

BaltimoreHouston

BWI - IAH

BWIIAH

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 7/4

6:00 am-8:17 am

Nonstop3h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 7/7

6:35 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$259

BaltimoreHouston

BWI - HOU

BWIHOU

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/5

5:40 am-9:33 am

1 stop4h 53m

Houston Hobby

Thu 6/12

6:41 pm-12:29 am

1 stop4h 48m

$261

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - HOU

IADHOU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/18

3:13 pm-9:56 am

1 stop19h 43m

Houston Hobby

Sun 7/20

6:24 pm-11:37 am

1 stop16h 13m

$262

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

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to Houston trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats at the front of the economy cabin.


United's Polaris Lounges offer showers, napping areas, and dining for premium passengers.

Southwest

Enjoy free messaging and high-speed Wi-Fi for a fee on Southwest flights.


Southwest offers two free checked bags, including oversized items like skis or golf clubs.

Airports
DCA

DCA's Metro stop on the Yellow and Blue lines offers a clean, affordable way to reach the airport, ideal for business travelers.

Read more about DCAby Emily Zemler
IAD

IAD's Aerotrain connects terminals, but walking can be lengthy. Pay attention to signage for the correct train direction.

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
IAH

For a quick ride to downtown Houston from IAH, Uber or Lyft is recommended. Pickups are available at Terminals A, B, and C.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
HOU

HOU's surface streets are easy to navigate, but expect delays on I-45 during peak hours. Use a map app for real-time traffic updates.

Read more about HOUby Scott Laird
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Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston, you should look to book at least 30 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 WAS to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Houston in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Houston

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Houston. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 15, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to HO1 are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Houston to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Houston is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $149 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Southwest, starting at $160 and $217 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 51% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $70. Frontier flights start at $82 while deals on Southwest start at $99 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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. to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$82Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$100Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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