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$74+ Cheap flights from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAH — DCA
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) to Reagan-National (DCA). 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$147
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$74
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$294 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
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Cheapest flights from George Bush Intcntl to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from George Bush Intcntl to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/146:07 pmIAH - DCA
Nonstop3h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/2111:00 amDCA - IAH
Nonstop3h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$147
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:30 amIAH - DCA
1 stop13h 29mFrontier
Mon 10/67:00 amDCA - IAH
1 stop28h 29mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$167
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:30 amIAH - DCA
1 stop27h 40mFrontier
Thu 10/26:31 pmDCA - IAH
1 stop30h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$168
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/76:00 amIAH - DCA
1 stop9h 59mFrontier
Sat 10/117:00 amDCA - IAH
1 stop9h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$177
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Sun 9/286:15 amIAH - DCA
1 stop28h 55mFrontier
Fri 10/31:00 pmDCA - IAH
1 stop23h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$180
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/1511:58 amIAH - DCA
Nonstop3h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/197:59 pmDCA - IAH
Nonstop3h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$181
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/96:07 pmIAH - DCA
Nonstop3h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/137:59 pmDCA - IAH
Nonstop3h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$182
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Wed 10/156:00 amIAH - DCA
1 stop29h 04mFrontier
Wed 10/221:00 pmDCA - IAH
1 stop22h 29mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$184
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:30 amIAH - DCA
Nonstop3h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2811:44 amDCA - IAH
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$187
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Sat 10/187:25 amIAH - DCA
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/183:30 pmDCA - IAH
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$196
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Fri 9/269:08 pmIAH - DCA
1 stop14h 02mFrontier
Mon 9/291:00 pmDCA - IAH
1 stop11h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$197
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Thu 10/166:00 amIAH - DCA
1 stop14h 59mFrontier
Mon 10/207:00 amDCA - IAH
1 stop17h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$200

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

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HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/14

6:07 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/21

11:00 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

$147

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/31

12:00 pm-3:58 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/3

2:51 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

$147

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/15

12:55 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/20

10:20 am-3:26 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$237

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/19

12:35 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/27

6:06 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 45m

$237

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/8

1:29 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/14

6:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

$237

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/19

5:30 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/3

6:06 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 34m

$237

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/24

4:13 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/27

6:06 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 45m

$237

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/18

4:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/21

6:59 am-10:54 am

1 stop4h 55m

$237

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/3

1:36 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/8

9:45 am-5:48 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$279

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/3

1:36 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/9

9:45 am-5:48 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$279

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IAH

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DCA

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Best time to book a flight from George Bush Intcntl to Reagan-National

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from George Bush Intcntl to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you should look to book at least 67 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 IAH to DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from George Bush Intcntl to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from George Bush Intcntl to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,019 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,174 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in just under 3h 03m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 01m. Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are separated by a distance of 1206 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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    Spirit Airlines, at $99, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 73% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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    While on average a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is generally $502, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $118. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston George Bush Intcntl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), you can expect to pay $167 for that flight.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 5 airlines flying from George Bush Intcntl to Reagan-National

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$99Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$143Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$144Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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