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Washington D.C..R 1,410 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Oct.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,410, select.
Washington D.C..R 1,410 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,410, select.
Washington D.C..R 1,410 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,410, select.
Washington D.C..R 1,410 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,410, select.
Washington D.C..R 1,410 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Jan.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 13 Jan, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,410, select.
Washington D.C..R 1,410 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Wed, 17 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,410, select.
Washington D.C..R 3,558 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,558, select.
Washington D.C..R 3,743 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,743, select.

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Houston to Washington Ronald Reagan: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Houston to Washington D.C. below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Washington Ronald Reagan.

Houston to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,410
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 60 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week148

Finding cheap flights from Houston to Washington Ronald Reagan: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Washington Ronald Reagan is R 2,820. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 59 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to Washington Ronald Reagan.
United, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly direct from Houston to Washington Ronald Reagan.
As of August 2025, there are 148 flights per week flying from Houston to Washington Ronald Reagan.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Washington Ronald Reagan is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport on Saturday, 30 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 59 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Washington Ronald Reagan is Southwest Airlines .

Flying from Houston to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): What you need to know

  • Get your trip planning underway by looking up the most convenient departure point for your flight from Houston to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Explore your options for leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), two of the city's main airports.

  • 3 hours is the average duration of a direct Houston to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight.

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport is located in Washington DC. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Houston.

  • With 47 direct weekly flights between the two airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is the busiest route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:30am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from IAH to DCA is with United Airlines at 8:01pm.

  • Your flight from Houston to DCA won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • You can jump on a direct flight from Houston to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

  • United Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Houston to Ronald Reagan National Airport taking off from IAH.

  • The airline most travellers choose when flying between IAH and DCA is United Airlines.

  • United Airlines takes the lead in punctuality. A reliable 81.42% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.

  • IAH is about 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Houston to Ronald Reagan National Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • When it comes to George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.42% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

  • You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • Consider starting your journey from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). You can book a direct Houston to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) plane ticket with departures from this hub.

  • Southwest Airlines operates direct flights from Houston to DCA leaving from HOU. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in one go.

  • Southwest Airlines is the go-to airline for bookings on the HOU to DCA route.

  • Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between William P. Hobby Airport and Ronald Reagan National Airport, with 73.3% of its services landing on time.

  • You can reach HOU from the centre of Houston in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.

  • Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Houston to DCA flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to William P. Hobby Airport:

  • Most flights that leave William P. Hobby Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 81.06%.

  • The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.

About Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport to central Washington DC is about 6 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • Right now, R 1,410 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Ronald Reagan National Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,820. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Houston to DCA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.

  • If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Houston to Ronald Reagan National Airport ticket.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Houston to DCA.

  • Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Houston to Ronald Reagan National Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.

The best time to fly from Houston to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Washington DC. July is when most people book flights from Houston to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), which may be ideal if you're after more action.

  • The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Houston to DCA plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Ronald Reagan National Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Washington DC

Explore more of the United States

  • Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Washington DC. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of the United States, head for Virginia Beach, roughly 241 kilometres south-east of Washington DC. Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach are among its highlights.

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