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$89+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — WAS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$269

Good round-trip deal

$269 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/36:25 pmHOU - BWI
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Sat 9/66:15 pmBWI - HOU
Nonstop3h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/185:55 amHOU - BWI
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/187:13 pmBWI - HOU
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/512:20 pmHOU - DCA
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Tue 8/126:05 amDCA - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/1612:56 pmHOU - BWI
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Wed 7/235:35 amBWI - HOU
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Deal found 6/11$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 9/98:05 amHOU - IAD
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Tue 11/187:40 amIAD - HOU
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/9$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/121:05 pmHOU - DCA
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Sat 8/168:00 amDCA - HOU
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/11$244
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/251:00 pmHOU - IAD
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Sat 9/275:25 pmIAD - HOU
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/10$244
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 7/106:00 pmHOU - BWI
1 stop16h 29mSun Country Air
Thu 7/1712:25 pmBWI - HOU
1 stop8h 17mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/11$305
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/178:40 pmHOU - IAD
1 stop14h 49mSun Country Air
Sun 7/206:00 amIAD - HOU
1 stop12h 06mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/12$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 9/224:28 pmHOU - IAD
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/2311:47 amIAD - HOU
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 10/185:00 amHOU - DCA
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/183:20 pmDCA - HOU
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$319
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Sun 7/206:06 pmHOU - IAD
1 stop16h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/249:05 pmIAD - HOU
2 stops22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$321

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby to Washington, D.C. 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Hobby

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonBaltimore

HOU - BWI

HOUBWI

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/3

6:25 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/6

6:15 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$177

HoustonBaltimore

HOU - BWI

HOUBWI

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/18

5:55 am-12:04 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/18

7:13 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$197

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/5

12:20 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/12

6:05 am-8:15 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$217

HoustonBaltimore

HOU - BWI

HOUBWI

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/16

12:56 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/23

5:35 am-9:17 am

1 stop4h 42m

$237

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/9

8:05 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/18

7:40 am-4:15 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$237

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/12

1:05 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/16

8:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$244

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/12

1:05 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/16

5:25 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$244

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - IAD

HOUIAD

Houston Hobby

Sun 7/13

6:18 pm-11:43 am

1 stop16h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/17

6:05 am-7:42 pm

1 stop14h 37m

$295

HoustonBaltimore

HOU - BWI

HOUBWI

Houston Hobby

Thu 7/10

6:00 pm-11:29 am

1 stop16h 29m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 7/17

12:25 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$305

HoustonWashington, D.C.

HOU - DCA

HOUDCA

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/18

5:00 am-11:01 am

1 stop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/18

3:20 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$319

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HOU's single terminal makes it easy to navigate, with short security lines outside peak holidays.

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Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Hobby with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Houston to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($177), American Airlines ($202), and Delta ($237) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.. You may be able to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $89. American Airlines flights start at $104 while deals on Allegiant Air start at $104 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular route from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. is Houston Hobby - Baltimore/Washington. You may also consider Houston Hobby - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Houston Hobby - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. is $120. On average you can expect to pay $303. The most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Baltimore/Washington), can usually be booked for $96.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hobby to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hobby to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hobby to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hobby to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby to Washington, D.C. 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.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$49Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$102Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$144Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$221Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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