Dulles Intl

$74+ Cheap flights from Houston to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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HOU — IAD
Oct 15 — Oct 221
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in August or June, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$143
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$74
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$315
From Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
One-way flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 September 15, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/182:10 pmIAH - IAD
1 stop5h 43mFrontier
Sat 10/257:15 amIAD - IAH
1 stop5h 25mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$143
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 9/226:05 amIAH - IAD
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Wed 9/249:15 amIAD - IAH
1 stop8h 19mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$144
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/78:05 amIAH - IAD
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Wed 10/89:00 amIAD - IAH
1 stop8h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$145
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/97:50 pmIAH - IAD
Nonstop3h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/1110:18 pmIAD - IAH
Nonstop3h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$147
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:05 amIAH - IAD
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Tue 9/309:15 amIAD - IAH
1 stop8h 19mFrontier
Deal found 9/12$150
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 9/205:46 pmIAH - IAD
1 stop5h 09mFrontier
Sat 9/277:00 amIAD - IAH
1 stop11h 01mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/26:05 amIAH - IAD
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Mon 10/61:55 pmIAD - IAH
1 stop27h 52mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$152
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 9/205:46 pmIAH - IAD
1 stop5h 09mFrontier
Sun 9/213:15 pmIAD - IAH
1 stop19h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/36:05 amIAH - IAD
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Mon 10/61:55 pmIAD - IAH
1 stop27h 52mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/3010:30 amIAH - IAD
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/79:00 amIAD - IAH
1 stop14h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$156
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/2410:30 amIAH - IAD
1 stop8h 25mFrontier
Sun 9/283:15 pmIAD - IAH
1 stop19h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/289:10 pmIAH - IAD
1 stop21h 59mFrontier
Mon 10/67:14 pmIAD - IAH
1 stop16h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$158

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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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Houston

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Dulles Intl

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Depart

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Price

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - IAD

IAHIAD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/15

2:55 pm-7:03 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/19

6:01 am-8:17 am

Nonstop3h 16m

$198

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop4h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/22

7:05 am-1:27 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$237

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Fri 11/14

6:53 pm-12:18 am

1 stop4h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/2

7:01 am-1:27 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$237

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/9

10:30 am-4:36 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/13

5:25 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$237

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-2:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/21

5:52 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$237

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - IAD

IAHIAD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/14

5:30 am-11:31 am

1 stop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/18

6:00 am-10:06 am

1 stop5h 06m

$237

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/15

10:12 am-4:47 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/22

6:11 am-10:14 pm

1 stop17h 03m

$310

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - IAD

IAHIAD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/15

7:50 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/21

8:30 am-10:52 am

Nonstop3h 22m

$317

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Thu 12/18

10:13 am-10:33 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/24

5:55 pm-8:32 am

1 stop15h 37m

$320

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - IAD

IAHIAD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/30

9:49 pm-11:25 am

1 stop12h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/2

5:00 am-7:26 am

Nonstop3h 26m

$321

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport trip
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IAH

Check security wait times on the IAH website to save time before your flight.

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IAD

Use the Washington Metro Silver Line for a cheap, 40-minute ride to downtown from IAD.

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Dulles Intl

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

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 67 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $292). Flying from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 September 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 December 16, 2024.

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

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 September 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines 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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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

    United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines 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 2h 27m. 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 ($54), Frontier ($175), and United Airlines ($231) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 84% 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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  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $292). Flying from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 5 airlines flying from Houston to Dulles Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$54Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$175Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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