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$71+ Cheap flights from Houston to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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HOU — IAD
Jun 4 — Jun 111
Thu 6/4
Thu 6/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Dulles Intl

Cheapest flights from Houston to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/308:29 am
IAH
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IAD
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Tue 6/27:37 pm
IAD
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IAH
1 stop12h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/48:39 am
IAH
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IAD
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Sun 6/78:47 pm
IAD
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IAH
1 stop11h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/238:57 pm
IAH
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IAD
1 stop12h 15m
Frontier
Tue 5/2611:07 am
IAD
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IAH
1 stop12h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:00 am
IAH
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IAD
1 stop9h 21m
Frontier
Sun 5/318:47 pm
IAD
-
IAH
1 stop11h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Thu 6/49:17 pm
IAH
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IAD
2 stops19h 10m
Frontier
Tue 6/308:57 pm
IAD
-
IAH
1 stop11h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$153
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/3010:52 am
IAH
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IAD
1 stop11h 17m
Frontier
Wed 6/37:45 am
IAD
-
IAH
1 stop16h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/238:57 pm
IAH
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IAD
1 stop12h 15m
Frontier
Tue 6/27:37 pm
IAD
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IAH
1 stop12h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:00 am
IAH
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IAD
1 stop9h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/47:45 am
IAD
-
IAH
1 stop12h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/268:02 pm
IAH
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IAD
1 stop13h 10m
Frontier
Tue 6/211:07 am
IAD
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IAH
1 stop12h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$162
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2310:52 am
IAH
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IAD
1 stop11h 17m
Frontier
Thu 5/2811:07 am
IAD
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IAH
1 stop12h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/238:57 pm
IAH
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IAD
1 stop12h 15m
Frontier
Mon 5/256:22 pm
IAD
-
IAH
2 stops38h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/77:14 pm
HOU
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IAD
1 stop19h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/98:55 am
IAD
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HOU
1 stop9h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$327

Find flight deals from Houston to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Dulles Intl (IAD). 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 May 5, 2026.

Round-trip from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

$327
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Dulles Intl 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 May 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

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HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - IAD

IAHIAD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 6/10

7:20 am-11:28 am

Nonstop3h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/17

6:30 am-8:39 am

Nonstop3h 09m

$371

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/1

6:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/10

3:02 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$405

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - IAD

IAHIAD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/1

7:20 am-11:28 am

Nonstop3h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/6

2:53 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

$414

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/29

6:03 am-11:43 am

1 stop4h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/30

8:29 am-12:12 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$434

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/13

5:12 pm-12:44 am

1 stop6h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/16

6:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$434

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - IAD

IAHIAD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/30

8:05 am-2:02 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/8

12:37 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$434

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - IAD

IAHIAD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 6/10

7:02 am-2:02 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/13

5:20 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$434

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Sun 6/7

6:00 am-11:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/10

6:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$448

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/23

11:00 am-10:55 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/27

6:20 am-2:20 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$455

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - IAD

IAHIAD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/12

8:20 pm-12:31 am

Nonstop3h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/21

10:20 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$457

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 60 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 to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $63). Flying from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $180). 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 IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 5, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 5% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on May 2, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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. Dulles Intl Airport?

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

About 18% of weekly flights between Houston and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 81 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday 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.

The best insider tips for Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

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Evie Carrick

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Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated May 5, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines,Spirit Airlines, andFrontier from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,683 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,683 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,683 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,634 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,683 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,966 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,683 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in just under 3h 08m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 47m. Houston and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 1188 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($63), Frontier ($120), and United Airlines ($235) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 83% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Dulles Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Dulles Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Dulles Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $63). Flying from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $180). 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 Dulles Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Dulles Intl. 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 May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$120Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$294Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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