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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Houston Hobby Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM849. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Houston.RM840 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM840, select.
Houston.RM849 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Sat, 25 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM849, select.
Houston.RM917 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM917, select.
Houston.RM1,284 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,284, select.
Houston.RM1,305 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,305, select.
Houston.RM1,436 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 May, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,436, select.
Houston.RM1,562 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,562, select.
Houston.RM1,613 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,613, select.
Houston.RM1,692 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Mon, 13 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,692, select.
Houston.RM1,703 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,703, select.
Houston.RM1,769 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,769, select.
Houston.RM1,779 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Aug, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,779, select.
Houston.RM1,789 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,789, select.
Houston.RM1,878 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,878, select.
Houston.RM1,909 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,909, select.
Houston.RM2,030 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,030, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Houston Hobby

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Houston Hobby flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from RM1,613
Apr
from RM849
May
from RM840
Jun
from RM1,562
Jul
from RM1,692
Aug
from RM1,779
Sep
from RM1,703
Oct
from RM1,789
Nov
from RM2,030
Dec
from RM1,909
Jan
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Direct flights from Washington D.C. to Houston Hobby

Washington D.C. to Houston Hobby: Alternative routes

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

Houston Hobby

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Houston George Bush Intercntl.

25km from central Houston
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Houston Ellington Field

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Washington D.C. to Houston: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM840
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 22 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week52

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Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Houston Hobby: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Houston Hobby is RM840. 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.
3 hours and 21 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Houston Hobby.
Southwest Airlines flies direct from Washington D.C. to Houston Hobby.
As of March 2026, there are 156 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Houston Hobby.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Houston Hobby is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Houston Hobby Airport on Saturday, 2 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 21 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 Houston Hobby 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 Houston is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Houston Hobby is Southwest Airlines .

Flying from Washington DC to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU): What you need to know

  • Start planning your holiday by looking up the best departure point for your flight from Washington DC to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore the options for setting off from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), two of the city's main airports.

  • Take off on a direct Washington DC to William P. Hobby Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.

  • William P. Hobby Airport is located in Houston. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind Washington DC.

  • With 12 direct flights a week between the two airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is the most popular route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from DCA to HOU is with Southwest Airlines at 7:55pm.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to HOU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • Get there in one go from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Direct flights from Washington DC to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are available from here.

  • You'll find a direct flight from Washington DC to William P. Hobby Airport with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline operates departures from DCA.

  • Most travellers choose to book seats with Southwest Airlines between DCA and HOU.

  • The most punctual carrier on this route is Southwest Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 78.86% of the time.

  • DCA is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Washington DC to William P. Hobby Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Ronald Reagan National Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan National Airport, data shows 76.44% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

  • DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • You can reach IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.

  • Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Washington DC to HOU flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:

  • Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.

  • The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • Avoid the hassle of switching planes from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Direct flights from Washington DC to William P. Hobby Airport are available from here.

  • Get on board with Southwest Airlines. It offers direct Washington DC to HOU plane tickets from BWI.

  • The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Southwest Airlines from BWI to HOU.

  • Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 78.63% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 50 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.

  • Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to William P. Hobby Airport flight:

  • Flights departing from BWI arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 77.13% of the time.

About William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Getting from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to central Houston

  • William P. Hobby Airport to the centre of Houston is about 16 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.

  • Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to William P. Hobby Airport is RM420. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM840. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.

  • To find cheap flights from Washington DC to HOU, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.

  • If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Washington DC to William P. Hobby Airport ticket.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if prices 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 Washington DC to HOU.

  • Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Washington DC to William P. Hobby 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 Washington DC to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • April is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Houston based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • When booking your Washington DC to HOU plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to William P. Hobby Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).

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  • You've seen Houston, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 241 kilometres west to Austin to check off its top sights. From Texas State Capitol to Central Park and Austin Museum of Art, Downtown, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you want to check out another corner of the United States, consider Corpus Christi, about 290 kilometres south-west of Houston. Texas State Aquarium, Bayfront Park and Corpus Christi Cathedral are key reasons to visit.

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