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$134+ 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DCA
Sep 1 — Sep 81
Tue 9/1
Tue 9/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in October or August, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Hobby to Reagan-National
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 August 2, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Tue 10/63:09 pm
HOU
-
DCA
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Sat 10/244:00 pm
DCA
-
HOU
1 stop8h 03m
Delta
Deal found 8/2$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 8/2611:25 am
HOU
-
DCA
2 stops6h 00m
Southwest
Thu 8/2712:55 pm
DCA
-
HOU
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/31$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/278:00 am
HOU
-
DCA
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Sat 8/296:30 am
DCA
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/30$243
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/1511:25 am
HOU
-
DCA
2 stops6h 00m
Southwest
Wed 9/167:25 am
DCA
-
HOU
2 stops7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/31$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/146:05 am
HOU
-
DCA
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Mon 9/144:35 pm
DCA
-
HOU
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/30$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 9/911:25 am
HOU
-
DCA
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Mon 9/143:15 pm
DCA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/30$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/252:05 pm
HOU
-
DCA
Nonstop3h 00m
Southwest
Thu 8/2712:55 pm
DCA
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/31$266
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/92:05 pm
HOU
-
DCA
Nonstop3h 00m
Southwest
Tue 9/156:00 am
DCA
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/29$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 10/128:10 am
HOU
-
DCA
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Tue 10/136:55 pm
DCA
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 8/2$272
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 9/54:55 pm
HOU
-
DCA
Nonstop3h 00m
Southwest
Tue 9/811:40 am
DCA
-
HOU
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28$275

Find 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 August 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Delta)

One-way from

$134
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$367

Good round-trip deal

$357 or less

Good one-way deal

$212 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby 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 August 2, 2026.
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

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/9

2:05 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-8:10 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$269

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/19

7:40 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/23

6:05 am-8:20 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$297

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Thu 12/17

8:10 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/22

3:40 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$325

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/5

10:05 am-4:40 pm

2 stops5h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/8

3:40 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$347

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Fri 10/30

2:15 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/1

7:00 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$347

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/4

6:25 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/8

11:40 am-3:10 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$350

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/10

5:00 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/16

3:40 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$359

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/8

2:15 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/12

6:05 am-8:20 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$362

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Fri 10/23

8:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/25

8:25 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$387

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/11

7:50 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/16

3:40 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$392

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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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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?

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 45 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $308). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $639). 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 August 2, 2026.

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 afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights typically cost between $300 and $403 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $237 on Delta (Oct 6-Oct 24).

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
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Emily Zemler

Expert on DCA

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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 August 2, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,058 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,843 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,740 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

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 fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in about 3h. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 1216 mi between Houston Hobby Airport and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, with prices starting at $176. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $176 and $181, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 60% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $59 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $136 and Southwest from $142 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $361 for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $110 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) is currently priced at $217.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $308). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $639). 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 Hobby to Reagan-National

Discover the top 4 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 August 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$176Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$285Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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