For a stress-free departure from DCA, consider using the Metro, which is clean, affordable, and directly connected to the airport.

Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $157 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $79 (Southwest) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $345 |
Good round-trip deal | $237 or less |
Good one-way deal | $168 or less |
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Washington, D.C.Houston
DCA - HOU
DCAHOU
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 1/27
12:45 pm-5:40 pm
1 stop5h 55m
Houston Hobby
Tue 2/3
6:30 pm-10:20 pm
Nonstop2h 50m
Washington, D.C.Houston
DCA - HOU
DCAHOU
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 2/18
8:00 am-2:20 pm
1 stop7h 20m
Houston Hobby
Wed 2/25
9:00 am-2:15 pm
1 stop4h 15m
BaltimoreHouston
BWI - HOU
BWIHOU
Baltimore/Washington
Tue 1/27
3:45 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop4h 55m
Houston Hobby
Tue 2/3
3:30 pm-8:55 pm
1 stop4h 25m
Washington, D.C.Houston
IAD - HOU
IADHOU
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 1/27
9:05 am-3:25 pm
1 stop7h 20m
Houston Hobby
Tue 2/3
6:30 am-3:50 pm
2 stops8h 20m
BaltimoreHouston
BWI - HOU
BWIHOU
Baltimore/Washington
Thu 2/5
6:15 am-9:10 am
Nonstop3h 55m
Houston Hobby
Sat 2/7
5:55 pm-9:45 pm
Nonstop2h 50m
BaltimoreHouston
BWI - HOU
BWIHOU
Baltimore/Washington
Fri 2/27
9:55 pm-12:35 am
Nonstop3h 40m
Houston Hobby
Tue 3/3
9:05 am-3:40 pm
1 stop5h 35m
BaltimoreHouston
BWI - HOU
BWIHOU
Baltimore/Washington
Sun 1/11
6:15 am-9:10 am
Nonstop3h 55m
Houston Hobby
Tue 1/13
11:20 am-3:15 pm
Nonstop2h 55m
BaltimoreHouston
BWI - HOU
BWIHOU
Baltimore/Washington
Sun 1/11
9:40 am-12:25 pm
Nonstop3h 45m
Houston Hobby
Fri 1/30
6:00 am-9:55 am
Nonstop2h 55m
BaltimoreHouston
BWI - HOU
BWIHOU
Baltimore/Washington
Tue 2/24
7:15 am-12:20 pm
1 stop6h 05m
Houston Hobby
Sat 2/28
10:50 am-5:54 pm
1 stop6h 04m
BaltimoreHouston
BWI - HOU
BWIHOU
Baltimore/Washington
Thu 1/8
11:24 am-4:10 pm
1 stop5h 46m
Houston Hobby
Sat 1/10
11:09 am-5:46 pm
1 stop5h 37m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston Hobby Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 48 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $78). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Houston Hobby Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $136). 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.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Houston Hobby Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Houston Hobby Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.
Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Houston Hobby Airport on Cheapflights.
Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $168.
Flights via Tampa (TPA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 16m.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 55m.
About 18% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Houston have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.
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