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Washington, DC to Houston, TX by flight

The journey from Washington, DC to Houston, TX by flight is 1,962.05 km and takes 11 hrs 7 mins. There are 44 connections per day, with the first departure at 5:00 a.m. and the last at 10:35 p.m.. It is possible to travel from Washington, DC to Houston, TX by flight for as little as $162.99 or as much as $8,814.22. The best price for this journey is $162.99.

Lowest Price $162.99
Journey Duration 11 hrs 7 mins
Connection per Day 44
Lowest Price $162.99
Highest Price $8,814.22
First Departure 5:00 a.m.
Last Departure 10:35 p.m.
Distance 1,962.05 km
Departure Washington, DC
Arrival Houston, TX
Carriers Hawaiian Airlines, Spirit Airlines

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Price as departure date approaches

Airlines may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $41.79 to $453.61 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 91% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap flight tickets from Washington, DC to Houston, TX

The cheapest Washington, DC - Houston, TX flight tickets can be found for as low as $174.11 if you’re lucky, or $260.75 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $381.64.

Find the best day to travel to Houston, TX by plane

When travelling to Houston, TX by plane, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Hawaiian Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Lufthansa from Washington, DC to Houston, TX
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Washington, DC to Houston, TX CO2 Emissions by Flight

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Train
137.34kg
Bus
147.15kg
Flight
392.41kg
Car
313.93kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a flight ticket from Washington, DC to Houston, TX?
A flight ticket from Washington, DC to Houston, TX is $852.24. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $162.99.
What's the cheapest flight ticket from Washington, DC to Houston, TX?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Washington, DC to Houston, TX is $162.99. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Washington, DC and Houston, TX by flight?
Washington, DC to Houston, TX is 1,962.05 km.
How long does the flight between Washington, DC and Houston, TX take?
Washington, DC to Houston, TX is on average 11 hrs 7 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 3 hrs 19 mins.
Which companies operate from Washington, DC to Houston, TX?
The flight journey from Washington, DC to Houston, TX is covered by 11 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Hawaiian Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Lufthansa, JetBlue, GOL Linhas Aéreas, Allegiant Air, TAP Air Portugal, British Airways, Alaska Airlines, Frontier, KLM and United Airlines.
How many flight connections per day go from Washington, DC to Houston, TX?
Washington, DC to Houston, TX has 44 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first flight from Washington, DC to Houston, TX leave?
The earliest flight from Washington, DC to Houston, TX departs at 5:00 a.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last flight from Washington, DC to Houston, TX depart?
The latest flight from Washington, DC to Houston, TX departs at 10:35 p.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Washington, DC to Houston, TX in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest flight ticket we have found is $162.99 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Washington, DC to Houston, TX?
There are on average 10 direct connection(s) from Washington, DC to go to Houston, TX.
What's the fastest journey time between Washington, DC to Houston, TX by flight?
The fastest journey time by flight between Washington, DC and Houston, TX is 3 hrs 19 mins.
Is there a direct flight from Washington, DC to Houston, TX?
Yes, there is a direct flight between Washington, DC and Houston, TX.
What are the CO2 emissions for Washington, DC to Houston, TX by flight?
The flight journey from Washington, DC to Houston, TX creates 392.41kg of CO2 emissions.

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