Flying from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Houston.
Flights from HOU to DCA start from 06:35 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last departure is at 20:10 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can choose from 15 weekly William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your HOU to DCA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Southwest Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier operating HOU to DCA flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services land without delay 73.3% of the time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HOU and DCA:
Nashville International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
RM759 is the lowest price for a one-way William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. Return flights start from RM1,518. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from HOU to DCA, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU's address is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.06% of flights that depart HOU reach their destination without delay.
Central Houston to William P. Hobby Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to HOU:
Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DCA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar and venture far and wide through Washington DC and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Ronald Reagan National Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC
The street address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
From Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington DC is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
February is the most popular month for flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Washington DC in May.
Book your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport for July if you'd like to explore Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HOU to DCA in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another standout destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without a visit to Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
