Reagan-National

$147+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DCA
Dec 3 — Dec 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in August or February, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Mon 11/243:35 pmHOU - DCA
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/31:40 pmDCA - HOU
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/1$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 11/246:00 amHOU - DCA
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Thu 11/277:00 amDCA - HOU
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Deal found 11/2$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Wed 12/2410:13 amHOU - DCA
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:35 pmDCA - HOU
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 11/243:35 pmHOU - DCA
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Tue 11/256:10 amDCA - HOU
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/2$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 11/246:00 amHOU - DCA
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Tue 12/26:21 pmDCA - HOU
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 11/2$377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/116:00 amHOU - DCA
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Mon 12/1512:37 pmDCA - HOU
1 stop11h 11mDelta
Deal found 11/1$385
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/237:10 amHOU - DCA
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Thu 1/16:00 amDCA - HOU
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/2$392
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/307:10 amHOU - DCA
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Wed 1/71:55 pmDCA - HOU
Nonstop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/1$396

Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$355
(Southwest)

One-way from

$147
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$422

Good round-trip deal

$382 or less

Good one-way deal

$196 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Houston Hobby-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Houston Hobby-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National flights.
From Houston Hobby to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
One-way flight from Houston Hobby to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Houston Hobby to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

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

Fly from

Hobby

Fly to

Reagan-National

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/6

12:05 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-8:50 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$355

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/24

6:00 am-12:41 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/27

7:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$367

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/24

3:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/3

11:40 am-5:50 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$372

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/24

3:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/25

11:35 am-4:40 pm

2 stops6h 05m

$378

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/23

7:10 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/1

6:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$392

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/24

8:45 am-3:05 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/30

1:20 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$398

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop4h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/27

4:10 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$403

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/15

6:00 am-12:42 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/10

10:15 am-4:12 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$405

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Sat 12/13

2:32 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/15

12:37 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$405

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/29

7:05 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/7

1:55 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$406

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to Reagan-National in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston Hobby Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you should look to book at least 46 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 Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $134). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in May 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 Hobby 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 November 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

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

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

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport trip
Airports
HOU

For a smooth departure, consider using Valet parking at HOU. It's adjacent to the terminal, saving time compared to Economy parking.

Read more about HOUby Scott Laird
DCA

Use the D.C. Metro for affordable and easy access from DCA to downtown. The airport has a dedicated Metro stop on the Yellow and Blue lines.

Read more about DCAby Emily Zemler
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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 November 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby to Reagan-National. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Airlines like Southwest and Delta fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in about 2h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 46m. There are 1216 mi between Houston Hobby Airport and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, with prices starting at $67. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $128 and $144, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 80% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $327 for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $173 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) is currently priced at $258.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $134). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in May 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 Hobby to Reagan-National

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$67Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$144Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$147Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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