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$41 Find cheap flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. departing on 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Washington, D.C.

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:28 am - 2:36 pmIAH-BWI
3h 08mnonstop
9:48 am - 12:08 pmBWI-IAH
3h 20mnonstop
$76Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 11
5:25 pm - 9:36 pmIAH-BWI
3h 11mnonstop
9:40 am - 12:00 pmBWI-IAH
3h 20mnonstop
$77Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 17
7:19 pm - 2:41 pmHOU-BWI
18h 22m1 stop
8:48 pm - 9:52 pmBWI-HOU
26h 04m1 stop
$144Frontier
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Mon, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 11
12:55 pm - 5:01 pmIAH-BWI
3h 06mnonstop
10:08 am - 4:12 pmBWI-IAH
7h 04m1 stop
Thu, Jun 27 - Thu, Jul 11
8:55 pm - 2:29 pmIAH-BWI
16h 34m1 stop
9:17 am - 6:43 pmBWI-IAH
10h 26m1 stop
Mon, Jun 10 - Thu, Jun 13
7:19 pm - 2:41 pmHOU-BWI
18h 22m1 stop
5:37 pm - 9:04 amBWI-HOU
16h 27m1 stop
$188Frontier
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Mon, Jun 10 - Sat, Jun 22
6:54 am - 12:59 pmIAH-DCA
5h 05m1 stop
3:23 pm - 10:12 pmDCA-IAH
7h 49m1 stop
$196American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 24 - Sat, Aug 24
6:00 am - 12:44 pmHOU-BWI
5h 44m1 stop
1:36 pm - 6:05 pmBWI-HOU
5h 29m1 stop
$236American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 15
7:35 am - 11:37 amIAH-DCA
3h 02mnonstop
12:55 pm - 3:04 pmDCA-IAH
3h 09mnonstop
$249United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 19 - Tue, Jun 25
6:43 pm - 10:45 pmIAH-IAD
3h 02mnonstop
8:45 am - 10:53 amIAD-IAH
3h 08mnonstop
$249United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Thu, Jul 4

Flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Houston to Washington, D.C. flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Houston to Washington, D.C..
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. cost $45 and was between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Baltimore. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $88.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Washington, D.C. on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Houston, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Houston to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. is April, where tickets cost $217 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of tickets is $350 and $348 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $264, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Houston to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Houston to Washington, D.C., you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 62 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Houston to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK was with Spirit Airlines for $41. Spirit Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $76 and Frontier from $144.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Houston and Washington, D.C.?

The airlines most regularly connecting Houston to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines (21 flights per day), Southwest (6 flights per day), and Spirit Airlines (one flight per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Houston and Washington, D.C.?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Houston to Washington, D.C..
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Houston to Washington, D.C.. They are: Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at $81 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between Houston and Washington, D.C. per day?

Each day, there are between 26 and 33 nonstop flights that take off from Houston and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 3h 07m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Each week, there are 207 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Houston and Washington, D.C.?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. take?

There are no direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.. The quickest journey takes 3h 00m.

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Cheapest flight

$41
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Baltimore

When to book flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. was $41 for a one-way ticket and $76 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston and Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Houston and on arrival in Washington, D.C..

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

    When flying out of Houston you will be using one of these airports: Houston Hobby or Houston George Bush Intcntl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston and Washington, D.C., with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Houston is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Houston with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Houston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Houston to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

Washington, D.C. to Houston

Monday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +5 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Houston to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/11Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 46mIAH-BWI
$41
6/19Wed
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 04mIAH-BWI
$44
6/6Thu
1 stopFrontier
5h 37mIAH-BWI
$71
6/6Thu
1 stopFrontier
5h 37mIAH-BWI
$74
7/4Thu
2 stops
21h 11mIAH-IAD
$123
6/20Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 06mIAH-DCA
$125
6/20Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 04mIAH-IAD
$125
8/26Mon
1 stopDelta
6h 01mHOU-BWI
$128
7/12Fri
1 stopDelta
5h 43mIAH-DCA
$134
6/25Tue
2 stops
23h 25mIAH-IAD
$137

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Last minute flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/1Sat
multi-stopFrontier
10h 49mIAH-BWI
6/4Tue
multi-stopFrontier
25h 25mBWI-IAH
$143
6/1Sat
multi-stopFrontier
11h 17mHOU-BWI
6/4Tue
multi-stopFrontier
18h 11mBWI-HOU
$144
6/4Tue
multi-stop
9h 50mIAH-BWI
7/5Fri
nonstop
3h 16mBWI-IAH
$146
6/4Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 23mIAH-BWI
7/5Fri
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 16mBWI-IAH
$161
6/4Tue
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 11mIAH-BWI
7/5Fri
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 16mBWI-IAH
$192
6/1Sat
multi-stop
10h 49mIAH-BWI
6/4Tue
multi-stop
27h 13mBWI-IAH
$207
6/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 04mIAH-IAD
7/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
5h 35mIAD-IAH
$433
6/4Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 17mIAH-IAD
6/18Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 49mIAD-IAH
$447
6/4Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 44mIAH-IAD
6/18Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 49mIAD-IAH
$454
6/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
4h 26mHOU-BWI
7/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
7h 14mBWI-HOU
$506

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Flights to Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C. - Houston

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