Reagan-National

$80+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DCA
Nov 13 — Nov 201
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Reagan-National
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:45 amIAH - DCA
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Tue 12/167:00 amDCA - IAH
1 stop17h 47mFrontier
Deal found 10/13$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:00 amIAH - DCA
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Sat 11/82:00 pmDCA - IAH
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$147
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:00 amIAH - DCA
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Tue 11/118:15 amDCA - IAH
1 stop14h 37mFrontier
Deal found 10/13$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/319:09 pmIAH - DCA
2 stops18h 50mFrontier
Tue 11/46:00 pmDCA - IAH
1 stop19h 39mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 10/2111:53 amIAH - DCA
1 stop23h 11mFrontier
Sat 10/251:00 pmDCA - IAH
1 stop11h 10mFrontier
Deal found 10/13$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/318:47 pmIAH - DCA
1 stop15h 17mFrontier
Mon 11/32:00 pmDCA - IAH
1 stop23h 39mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$175
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/254:42 pmIAH - DCA
1 stop19h 20mFrontier
Tue 10/288:00 amDCA - IAH
1 stop15h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/12$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sat 12/136:45 amIAH - DCA
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Sun 12/146:00 pmDCA - IAH
1 stop17h 37mFrontier
Deal found 10/13$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/79:11 pmIAH - DCA
2 stops18h 48mFrontier
Mon 11/106:00 pmDCA - IAH
1 stop19h 39mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$197
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/127:00 amIAH - DCA
1 stop13h 59mFrontier
Mon 11/178:15 amDCA - IAH
1 stop16h 24mFrontier
Deal found 10/12$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Wed 10/226:00 amIAH - DCA
1 stop29h 04mFrontier
Sat 10/251:00 pmDCA - IAH
1 stop11h 10mFrontier
Deal found 10/13$200
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Wed 12/316:00 amHOU - DCA
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Thu 1/16:00 amDCA - HOU
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 10/13$291

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 October 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$140
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$80
(Priceline)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$292
From Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
One-way flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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

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Houston

Fly to

Reagan-National

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

7:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/1

6:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop6h 11m

$291

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/1

6:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/6

1:45 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$317

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/1

6:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/5

1:45 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$317

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/5

1:45 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$317

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/1

7:30 am-11:29 am

Nonstop2h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/4

7:59 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

$344

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Thu 11/13

12:20 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/17

6:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$347

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/25

5:20 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/2

12:32 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$349

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/12

3:00 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$353

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

5:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop5h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/3

8:15 am-11:09 am

Nonstop3h 54m

$354

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/23

2:42 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/5

9:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$355

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $128). Flying from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in July 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 time of day to fly from HOU to DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 October 14, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 53% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Houston to Reagan-National. 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 October 14, 2025.

The most flights from HO1 to DCA are scheduled on a Sunday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

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

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Airports
IAH

Check security wait times on IAH's website to ensure a smooth departure, especially during busy travel periods.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
HOU

HOU's single terminal makes it easy to navigate, with short security lines outside peak holiday periods, ensuring a quick departure process.

Read more about HOUby Scott Laird
DCA

DCA is easily accessible via public transportation with a dedicated Metro stop on the Yellow and Blue lines, offering a clean and affordable travel option.

Read more about DCAby Emily Zemler
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Expert on IAH

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Expert on DCA

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Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

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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 October 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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

    A quick flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport can take about 2h 55m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $347. The distance between Houston and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is about 1216 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $67 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $128 and $144 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 80% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $134. United Airlines flights start at $136 while deals on Southwest start at $141 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    While on average a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is generally $326, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $74. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), you can expect to pay $238 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Reagan-National 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 Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $128). Flying from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in July 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Houston to Reagan-National

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Reagan-National. 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 October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$67Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$144Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$147Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$211Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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