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$85+ 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DCA
May 29 — Jun 51
Fri 5/29
Fri 6/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/205:40 pm
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop18h 19m
Frontier
Sun 5/246:00 pm
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop7h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 4/24$160
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/206:30 am
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop29h 29m
Frontier
Thu 5/287:00 am
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop15h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26$197
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/235:40 pm
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop18h 19m
Frontier
Sun 5/246:00 pm
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop7h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$205
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2810:05 pm
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop22h 53m
Frontier
Sun 5/317:00 am
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop15h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$210
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/205:40 pm
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop18h 19m
Frontier
Sat 5/236:00 pm
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop7h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$211
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/235:40 pm
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop27h 18m
Frontier
Tue 5/267:00 am
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop28h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$217
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/206:30 am
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop29h 29m
Frontier
Tue 5/267:00 am
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop28h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$218
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/206:30 am
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop29h 29m
Frontier
Fri 5/297:00 am
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop18h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$221
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2410:05 pm
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop13h 54m
Frontier
Sun 5/317:00 am
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop18h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26$222
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 5/1510:05 pm
IAH
-
DCA
1 stop13h 54m
Frontier
Sat 5/231:59 pm
DCA
-
IAH
1 stop11h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$225
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 9/2210:05 am
HOU
-
DCA
1 stop8h 15m
Delta
Tue 9/2912:05 pm
DCA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 18m
Delta
Deal found 4/28$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/267:05 pm
HOU
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 55m
Southwest
Tue 6/26:00 am
DCA
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$371

Find 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 April 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$160
(Expedia)

One-way from

$85
(Super.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$446
From Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Reagan-National 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 April 29, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/26

6:05 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/2

6:00 am-8:13 am

Nonstop3h 13m

$371

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/27

12:04 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/3

6:59 am-11:09 am

1 stop5h 10m

$391

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/23

5:35 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/29

12:05 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$391

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/27

6:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/3

6:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$396
Quickest round-trip

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/23

8:50 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/28

6:40 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$414

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/5

10:40 am-4:20 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/9

11:45 am-5:15 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$419

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/28

2:35 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/1

9:25 am-3:20 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$424

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - DCA

IAHDCA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/22

2:10 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/24

4:00 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$434

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/6

8:00 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/13

3:35 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$438

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/21

7:30 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/24

3:40 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$443

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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?

Booking 45 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $88). Flying from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 April 29, 2026.

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 37% 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 August 10, 2025.

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. Saturday at noon 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 Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

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

About 23% of weekly flights between Houston and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 minutes.

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.

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.

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 23% of flights being delayed.

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

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

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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 April 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,678 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
2,970 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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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 3h 10m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $371. The distance between Houston and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is about 1206 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 Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $128 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $147 and $181 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 67% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $66. American Airlines flights start at $120 while deals on United Airlines start at $134 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 $476, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $152. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), you can expect to pay $322 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $88). Flying from Houston to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 Houston to Reagan-National

Discover the top 4 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 April 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$147Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$221Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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