Cheap flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.

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Flight information for Houston to Washington, D.C. to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight
$115
Spirit 1 stop 7 hr Aug 24 — Aug 26
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. is currently $115
Cheapest one-way flight
$51
Spirit 1 stop 8 hr Sep 25
The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. is currently $51
Fastest flight
2 hr 55 min
The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. takes 2 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights
Every day
There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Washington, D.C. is typically April. The most expensive one is typically July.
April
Cheapest
Typical prices: $85–175
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $155–245

Popular airports near Houston

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston 21 min 16 mi
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
    Houston 23 min 9 mi
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin 2 hr 27 min 140 mi
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
    San Antonio 3 hr 2 min 186 mi

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    Washington 17 min 4 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    Washington 52 min 22 mi
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    Baltimore 48 min 27 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to Washington, D.C.

How long does it take to fly from Houston to Washington, D.C.?
2 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to Washington, D.C..
When are the cheapest days to fly from Houston to Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in April. Typical prices range from $85 to $175.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. was with Spirit from $115. The best one-way deal was with Spirit from $51.
When are direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. available?
There are direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.?
Southwest, United and Spirit fly direct from Houston to Washington, D.C..
What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. starts at $115 from Sat, Aug 24 to Mon, Aug 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $51 and departs on Wed, Sep 25.
When should you visit Washington, D.C.?
Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Houston to Washington, D.C.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to Washington, D.C..
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

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