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$55+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Houston

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WAS — HOU
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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One-way from

$55
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August

Average price

$324
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

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Sun 3/98:27 pmBWI - IAH
1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/125:20 pmIAH - BWI
1 stop5h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$112
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Tue 2/255:10 pmBWI - IAH
1 stop23h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/58:25 amIAH - BWI
Nonstop2h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$114
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/38:39 amBWI - IAH
1 stop11h 36mFrontier
Mon 4/79:14 pmIAH - BWI
1 stop16h 43mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$120
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Thu 4/311:45 amIAD - IAH
1 stop28h 58mFrontier
Sun 4/612:49 pmIAH - IAD
1 stop25h 59mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$147
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Tue 3/181:03 pmDCA - IAH
1 stop8h 57mFrontier
Thu 3/206:00 amIAH - DCA
1 stop29h 03mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$148
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Sun 3/91:03 pmDCA - HOU
1 stop21h 33mFrontier
Wed 3/1210:36 amHOU - DCA
1 stop24h 27mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$170
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/245:40 pmIAD - IAH
3 stops30h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/2911:30 amIAH - IAD
3 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$236
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Tue 3/186:30 amBWI - HOU
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Tue 3/258:40 pmHOU - BWI
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$237
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Wed 3/126:00 amIAD - IAH
Nonstop3h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/157:50 pmIAH - IAD
Nonstop2h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$269
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Tue 3/1812:55 pmDCA - HOU
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Wed 3/266:35 pmHOU - DCA
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/186:00 amDCA - IAH
Nonstop3h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/269:52 amIAH - DCA
Nonstop2h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$270
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Sun 3/29:05 pmDCA - IAH
1 stop13h 31mDelta
Wed 3/510:35 amIAH - DCA
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Deal found 2/20$273

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston 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 February 20, 2025.

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreHouston

BWI - IAH

BWIIAH

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/9

8:27 pm-8:00 am

1 stop12h 33m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/12

5:20 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 57m

$112

BaltimoreHouston

BWI - IAH

BWIIAH

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/25

5:10 pm-4:03 pm

1 stop23h 53m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/5

8:25 am-12:24 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$114

BaltimoreHouston

BWI - IAH

BWIIAH

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/3

8:39 am-7:15 pm

1 stop11h 36m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/7

9:14 pm-2:57 pm

1 stop16h 43m

$120

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - IAH

IADIAH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/3

11:45 am-3:43 pm

1 stop28h 58m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/6

12:49 pm-3:48 pm

1 stop25h 59m

$147

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - IAH

DCAIAH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/18

1:03 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/20

6:00 am-12:03 pm

1 stop29h 03m

$148

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - HOU

DCAHOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/9

1:03 pm-9:36 am

1 stop21h 33m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/12

10:36 am-12:03 pm

1 stop24h 27m

$170

BaltimoreHouston

BWI - HOU

BWIHOU

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/18

6:30 am-9:10 am

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/25

8:40 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$237

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - IAH

IADIAH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/31

5:40 pm-7:37 pm

3 stops26h 57m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/2

5:45 am-11:26 am

3 stops28h 41m

$246

Washington, D.C.Houston

IAD - IAH

IADIAH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/12

6:00 am-8:35 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/15

7:50 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$269

Washington, D.C.Houston

DCA - HOU

DCAHOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/18

12:55 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/26

6:35 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$269

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston, you should look to book at least 30 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 Washington, D.C. to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 WAS to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Houston in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Houston. Price data was last updated on February 11, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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.

Rainfall in Houston by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Houston to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,613 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Houston round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Houston is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $112 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and JetBlue, starting at $120 and $231 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 63% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Houston one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $55. Frontier flights start at $56 while deals on Southwest start at $109 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Houston?

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Houston are Baltimore/Washington - Houston Hobby, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Houston Hobby and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Houston Hobby.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Houston

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$102Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$215Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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