Dulles Intl

$101+ Cheap flights from Houston to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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HOU — IAD
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in September or January, 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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$155
(Frontier)

One-way from

$101
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$350
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. 9% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 June 30, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/38:45 amIAH - IAD
1 stop11h 54mFrontier
Sat 9/67:00 amIAD - IAH
1 stop11h 01mFrontier
Deal found 6/28$155
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/188:15 pmIAH - IAD
Nonstop3h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/195:55 pmIAD - IAH
Nonstop3h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$177
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/238:56 pmIAH - IAD
1 stop14h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/266:10 amIAD - IAH
1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$192
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 9/238:05 amHOU - IAD
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Tue 9/305:45 amIAD - HOU
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/28$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1210:22 amHOU - IAD
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Tue 8/196:00 amIAD - HOU
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/29$237
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/276:05 pmHOU - IAD
1 stop17h 26mSun Country Air
Tue 7/2912:34 pmIAD - HOU
1 stop25h 55mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/30$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:00 amHOU - IAD
1 stop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2711:47 amIAD - HOU
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$287
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/76:24 pmHOU - IAD
2 stops22h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/109:05 pmIAD - HOU
2 stops22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$359

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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

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - IAD

IAHIAD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/3

8:45 am-9:39 pm

1 stop11h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-5:01 pm

1 stop11h 01m

$155

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - IAD

IAHIAD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/18

8:15 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/19

5:55 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

$177

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - IAD

IAHIAD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/23

8:56 pm-12:44 pm

1 stop14h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/26

6:10 am-1:13 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$192

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/23

8:05 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/30

5:45 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$197

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/12

10:22 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$237

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Sun 7/27

6:05 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop17h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/29

12:34 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$285

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/25

6:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/27

11:47 am-3:55 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$287

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/7

6:24 pm-6:03 pm

2 stops22h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/10

9:05 pm-6:13 pm

2 stops22h 08m

$359

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - IAD

IAHIAD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/2

9:10 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$101

HoustonWashington, D.C.

IAH - IAD

IAHIAD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/1

7:20 am-11:28 am

Nonstop3h 08m

$106

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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
Airports
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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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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 June 27, 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 $309). Flying from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Qatar Airways 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.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($155), United Airlines ($177), and Southwest ($197) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Users have found that Frontier is 58% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $101. Users have also found prices from $106 and $119 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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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 $309). Flying from Houston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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$161Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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