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$40+ Cheap flights from Houston to Dallas

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HOU — DFW
Jan 28 — Feb 41
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The best prices from Houston to Dallas are usually found in May or August, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Dallas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Dallas (A78). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$43
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One-way from

$41
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$151
From Houston to Dallas
One-way flight from Houston to Dallas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 39% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 15% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Dallas
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Wed 2/1912:09 pmIAH - DFW
Nonstop1h 22mFrontier
Wed 2/269:43 amDFW - IAH
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$42
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Wed 1/2912:09 pmIAH - DFW
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/251:17 pmDFW - IAH
Nonstop1h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$61
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Wed 2/510:00 amIAH - DFW
1 stop13h 55mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/125:00 amDFW - IAH
1 stop14h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/22$90
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1910:36 amHOU - DFW
1 stop10h 03mFrontier
Tue 3/49:54 pmDFW - HOU
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Deal found 1/23$110
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Tue 3/49:05 amIAH - DFW
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/59:35 pmDFW - IAH
Nonstop1h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$117
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Tue 3/46:31 pmHOU - DFW
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/59:05 pmDFW - HOU
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$117
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Tue 3/1110:00 amHOU - DAL
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Tue 3/112:30 pmDAL - HOU
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 1/23$132
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Sat 2/226:00 amIAH - DAL
1 stop16h 17mDelta
Wed 2/266:00 amDAL - IAH
1 stop15h 14mDelta
Deal found 1/22$385
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Sat 2/226:00 amHOU - DFW
1 stop9h 12mDelta
Wed 2/262:00 pmDFW - HOU
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Deal found 1/22$1,589

Find flights from Houston to Dallas within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Dallas that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

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IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/18

3:43 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 2/25

1:17 pm-2:43 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$43

HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/5

12:09 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 2/12

9:43 am-11:09 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$62

HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/18

4:30 pm-11:14 am

1 stop18h 44m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 2/25

10:19 am-4:38 am

1 stop18h 19m

$69

HoustonDallas

HOU - DFW

HOUDFW

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/19

10:36 am-8:39 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/4

9:54 pm-9:36 am

1 stop11h 42m

$110

HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/4

7:24 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 3/5

8:50 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$117

HoustonDallas

HOU - DFW

HOUDFW

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/4

7:00 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 3/5

9:05 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$117

HoustonDallas

HOU - DAL

HOUDAL

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/4

9:00 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 3/5

10:00 am-11:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$137

HoustonDallas

IAH - DFW

IAHDFW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/31

6:13 pm-7:39 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 4/4

7:28 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$209

HoustonDallas

IAH - DAL

IAHDAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/22

6:00 am-10:17 pm

1 stop16h 17m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 2/26

6:00 am-9:14 pm

1 stop15h 14m

$385

HoustonDallas

HOU - DFW

HOUDFW

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/22

6:00 am-3:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 2/26

2:00 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$1,589

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Dallas

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Dallas

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Dallas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Dallas. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to Dallas, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Dallas?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Dallas (average of $216). Flying from Houston to Dallas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to DFW?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Dallas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to Dallas in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Dallas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Dallas. Price data was last updated on January 21, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Dallas flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Houston to Dallas

Explore weekly flight availability from Houston to Dallas. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

The most flights from HO1 to A78 are scheduled on a Thursday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in Dallas by month

Plan your trip to Dallas by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dallas ranges from 1.9 - 4.9 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Dallas when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

Temperature in Dallas by month

Plan your trip to Dallas by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dallas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dallas. Reviews last updated January 23, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Houston to Dallas, see what other customers have to say about Delta, American Airlines and Frontier. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

7.4
Good
8,971 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Houston to Dallas Travel Guide

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, or DFW, is located right in between Dallas and Fort Worth. This is American Airlines’ largest hub. It’s the fourth busiest airport in the world. The airport is the second largest one in the US by land coverage. It has its own postal code due to its size.

Dallas Love Field is your other option for destination airports. This airport is only six miles from downtown Dallas. The offices of Southwest Airlines are located at this airport. It was once the main airport in the Dallas area but now that title belongs to DFW.

Southwest offers just non-stop flights for this short route. You’ll find there are a lot of options available for these also.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Dallas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Houston to Dallas flights?

    You’ll fly from either George Bush Intercontinental Airport or William P. Hobby Airport in Houston into either Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport or Dallas Love Field for this trip. The flight can be quite short and there are many options offered.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Houston to Dallas?

    You can find direct flights with American Airlines, United, and Southwest between Houston and Dallas. United only flies direct between George Bush and DFW. American goes from both airports in Houston into DFW. Southwest flies direct from Hobby in Houston to Love Field in Dallas. The flights are about an hour and 20 minutes.

  • What are the stopover options between Houston to Dallas?

    You’ll have options for stopovers that include Victoria on Boutique Air or Atlanta on Spirit Airlines and Delta. Delta offers a lot of one-stop flights between these two cities in Texas. Stopover times range from a half-hour up to over eight hours sometimes.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Houston to Dallas?

    You do not need a visa or passport for this trip in Texas. It’s a domestic flight that requires only a valid photo ID.

  • What alternative sustainable way can I use to get to Dallas from Houston?

    While flights are sustainable transport from Houston to Dallas, you can also consider using trains. Trains are a sustainable option because they can transport many passengers from their origin to their destination within a short time. This reduces the amount of fuel that is spent on the journey and thus reduces the overall carbon emissions into the air.

  • What initiative can I take to reduce my carbon footprint for my journey to Dallas from Houston?

    If you would like to participate in minimizing your carbon footprint during your journey from Houston to Dallas, consider booking a direct flight. Direct flights operating on this route use less fuel than those with one or more stopovers. This is so because an aircraft uses about 25% more fuel during every landing and taking off. Therefore, direct flights have only one landing and taking-off procedure, making them burn less fuel than those involving several stopovers.

  • What information can I look for to identify a sustainable airport for my flight from Houston to Dallas?

    Those who would enjoy flying out of or into a sustainable airport from Houston to Dallas can consider checking out an airport with energy-efficient systems. Airports featuring energy-efficient operations in their day-to-day operations help conserve energy. In addition, consider identifying an airport that uses solar power to power most of its operations rather than electricity. Solar energy is green energy since it does not require burning fuel to generate electricity. Therefore, airports that rely on solar energy to power operations are sustainable airports that you can consider using for your journey.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Dallas round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Houston to Dallas round-trip from $43. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $69, and American Airlines, from $117. Users have found that Frontier is 70% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Dallas one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to Dallas are Frontier ($41), Spirit Airlines ($47), and American Airlines ($59).

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston to Dallas?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Houston to Dallas?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Houston to Dallas are Alaska Airlines (83%), Envoy Air (76%) and Japan Airlines (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Dallas?

    While on average a flight from Houston to Dallas is generally $866, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $143. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Dallas/Fort Worth), you can expect to pay $60 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Dallas that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Dallas flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Dallas?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Dallas.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Dallas?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Dallas by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Dallas?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Dallas (average of $216). Flying from Houston to Dallas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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.

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Alternative routes for Houston to Dallas

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Top 6 airlines flying from Houston to Dallas

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Dallas. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$37Average$78FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$38Average$91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$95Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$98Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

Helpful tips for your next trip to Dallas

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Dallas. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • Southwest Airlines is one of the reputable airlines that flies passengers from Houston to Dallas. The airline is committed to promoting sustainability through its goals of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and the replacement of jet fuel by about 10% with sustainable aviation fuel.
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is one of the sustainable departure airports for those looking to fly to Dallas. The airport promotes sustainability by demanding that airlines use energy-efficient systems, recycle their waste, and reduce carbon emissions in their daily operations within the airport.
  • Houston is the departure city for flights heading to Dallas. The city encourages airlines using the airports found in the city to use sustainable practices, including sorting waste material as well as reducing carbon emissions into the atmosphere.
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