Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. (HOU - WAS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$96	Spirit Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Dec 4 — Mon, Dec 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. is currently $96
Cheapest one-way flight	$48	Spirit Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Dec 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. is currently $48
Last-minute weekend getaway	$217	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Oct 16 — Mon, Oct 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Washington, D.C. is currently $217
Cheapest business class flights	$465	American 2 stops 20 hr Sat, Jan 10 — Sun, Jan 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. is currently $465

Fastest flight	2 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. takes 2 hr 50 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 September. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $80–145
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $155–240

Popular airlines from Houston to Washington, D.C.

United

Nonstop

from $197

Typical price: $215–400

108 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day

1874 weekly connecting flights

IAH - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $197

Typical price: $215–410

48 weekly nonstop flights

HOU - BWI, DCA Every day

3800 weekly connecting flights

HOU - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $209

Typical price: $235–450

19 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - DCA Every day

1491 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Delta

from $237

Typical price: $245–580

1346 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Spirit

Nonstop

from $96

Typical price: $115–245

11 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - BWI Every day

69 weekly connecting flights

IAH - BWI Every day
Frontier

from $102

Typical price: $140–320

76 weekly connecting flights

IAH - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day

Popular airports near Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 21 min 16 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Houston United States 23 min 9 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 28 min 140 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

San Antonio United States 3 hr 2 min 186 mi

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 18 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 50 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)

Baltimore United States 50 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 20 min 116 mi

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

When are the cheapest days to fly from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $80 to $145.

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $96. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $48.

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

The cheapest United flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. is $197, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 11.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. is $197, flying from Nov 15 to Nov 16.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. is $209, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. is $237, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 16.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. is $96, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 17.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. is $102, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 7.

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. starts at $96 from Thu, Dec 4 to Mon, Dec 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $48 and departs on Wed, Dec 3.

How long does it take to fly from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

2 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to Washington, D.C..

When should you fly to Washington, D.C., United States?

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.

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

What is the best airline to fly from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. 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 Houston to Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 108 nonstop flights and 1,874 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 48 nonstop flights and 3,800 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Houston to Washington, D.C. are:

American offers 19 nonstop flights and 1,491 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Delta offers 1,346 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Spirit offers 11 nonstop flights and 69 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) .
Frontier offers 76 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Houston and Washington, D.C..

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $96. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $48.

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

The cheapest United flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. is $197, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 11.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. is $197, flying from Nov 15 to Nov 16.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. is $209, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. is $237, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 16.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. is $96, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 17.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Washington, D.C. is $102, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 7.

Which airlines have direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

Southwest, United, Spirit and American fly direct from Houston to Washington, D.C..

There are 108 United direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 48 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 American direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Spirit direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.

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

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Washington, D.C. at price $217 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20.

Which airlines have direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

Southwest, United, Spirit and American fly direct from Houston to Washington, D.C..

There are 108 United direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 48 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 American direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Spirit direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.

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

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.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and Washington, D.C. start at $96 from Thu, Dec 4 to Mon, Dec 8 with Spirit.

How can I find nonstop flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

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

What are the cheapest business class flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Houston and Washington, D.C. start at $465 from Sat, Jan 10 to Sun, Jan 11 with American.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Washington, D.C. start at $96 from Thu, Dec 4 to Mon, Dec 8.

How can I book business class trips from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

To book business class trips from Houston to Washington, D.C., 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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Houston to Washington, D.C. next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and Washington, D.C. starts at $217 from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20 with Frontier.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Washington, D.C. at price $217 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Houston to Washington, D.C.?

To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to Washington, D.C., 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.