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

About 25% of weekly flights between Houston and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 minutes.

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 Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

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

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 25% of flights being delayed.

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 50m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $158. 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 $130 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $79. Southwest flights start at $79 while deals on Frontier start at $98 one-way.

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 day to fly from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 $404, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $142. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), you can expect to pay $204 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

When booking a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Southwest or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to DCA?

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 54% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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.

$69+ Flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

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

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.

Round-trip from	$154 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$69 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$437

IAH

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

HOU

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

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.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$67	Average$250	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$130	Average$283	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$144	Average$326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$147	Average$415	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$181	Average$387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$227	Average$351	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$69+ Cheap flights from Houston to Reagan-National (DCA)

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