Find Cheap Flights from Dallas to Houston (DFW - HOU)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Dallas to Houston and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$161	Frontier 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Feb 5 — Mon, Feb 9	The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Houston is currently $161
Cheapest one-way flight	$59	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Dallas to Houston is currently $59
Cheapest nonstop flights	$171	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Feb 19 — Mon, Feb 23	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Dallas to Houston is currently $171
Last-minute weekend getaway	$163	Spirit 1 stop 19 hr Sat, Jan 24 — Sun, Jan 25	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Dallas to Houston is currently $163
Cheapest business class flights	$338	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Feb 19 — Mon, Feb 23	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Dallas to Houston is currently $338

Fastest flight	1 hr 9 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Dallas to Houston takes 1 hr 9 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 Dallas to Houston is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $50–170
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $155–260

Popular airlines from Dallas to Houston

Southwest

Nonstop

from $171

Typical price: $145–395

80 weekly nonstop flights

DAL - HOU Every day

2701 weekly connecting flights

DAL - HOU Every day
American

Nonstop

from $171

Typical price: $150–395

96 weekly nonstop flights

DFW - HOU, IAH Every day

133 weekly connecting flights

DFW - IAH Every day
United

Nonstop

from $171

Typical price: $145–395

53 weekly nonstop flights

DFW - IAH Every day

135 weekly connecting flights

DFW - IAH Every day
JSX

Nonstop

from $398

Typical price: $370–500

19 weekly nonstop flights

DAL - HOU Every day
Frontier

from $144

Typical price: $140–305

22 weekly connecting flights

DFW - IAH Every day
Alaska

from $443

Typical price: $470–980

21 weekly connecting flights

DFW - IAH Every day

Popular airports near Dallas

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 27 min 16 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Dallas United States 17 min 6 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 58 min 185 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 3 hr 19 min 211 mi

Popular airports near Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Houston United States 23 min 9 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 26 min 140 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Dallas to Houston

The cheapest flights from Dallas to Houston are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $50 to $170.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $161. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $59.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Dallas to Houston is $171, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 23.
The cheapest American flight from Dallas to Houston is $171, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 23.
The cheapest United flight from Dallas to Houston is $171, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 23.
The cheapest JSX flight from Dallas to Houston is $398, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 15.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Dallas to Houston is $144, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Dallas to Houston is $443, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Houston starts at $161 from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $59 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.

1 hr 9 min is the shortest flight time from Dallas to Houston.

Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Dallas to Houston.
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.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Dallas to Houston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Dallas to Houston.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 96 nonstop flights and 133 connecting flights per week. American flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) , William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 80 nonstop flights and 2,701 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Dallas Love Field (DAL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Dallas to Houston are:

United offers 53 nonstop flights and 135 connecting flights per week. United flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
JSX offers 19 nonstop flights per week. JSX flies from Dallas Love Field (DAL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .
Frontier offers 22 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Dallas and Houston.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $161. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $59.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Dallas to Houston is $171, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 23.
The cheapest American flight from Dallas to Houston is $171, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 23.
The cheapest United flight from Dallas to Houston is $171, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 23.
The cheapest JSX flight from Dallas to Houston is $398, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 15.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Dallas to Houston is $144, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Dallas to Houston is $443, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.

Southwest, JSX, American and United fly direct from Dallas to Houston.

There are 80 Southwest direct flights from Dallas to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 96 American direct flights from Dallas to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 53 United direct flights from Dallas to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 JSX direct flights from Dallas to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dallas and Houston at price $163 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Jan 25.

Southwest, JSX, American and United fly direct from Dallas to Houston.

There are 80 Southwest direct flights from Dallas to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 96 American direct flights from Dallas to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 53 United direct flights from Dallas to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 JSX direct flights from Dallas to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Dallas to Houston on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Dallas and Houston start at $171 from Thu, Feb 19 to Mon, Feb 23 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Dallas to Houston, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Dallas and Houston start at $338 from Thu, Feb 19 to Mon, Feb 23 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Dallas and Houston start at $161 from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9.

To book business class trips from Dallas to Houston, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Dallas and Houston starts at $163 from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Jan 25 with Spirit.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dallas and Houston at price $163 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Jan 25.

To find last-minute flight deals from Dallas to Houston, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.