⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Houston to Washington flights

Houston (IAH) to Washington (WAS): 1,189 miles (1,913 km) great-circle, about 2h 55m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $241 round-trip on Frontier, with 1 stop, departing May 4, 2026.

F9FrontierF92400
Depart
IAH
Houston, USA
18:14
2026-05-04
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Arrive
WAS
Washington, United States
Returns 17:26
2026-05-05
Stops
1 stop
Distance
1,189 mi
Est. nonstop time
2h 55m
Trip type
Round-trip
$241
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Houston to Washington fare fly?

$241 round-trip, Frontier F92400, departing 2026-05-04 at 18:14, returning 2026-05-05. The recorded itinerary left on a Monday, returning on a Tuesday 1 night later; the fare was observed 9 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Houston from Washington?

  • Distance: 1,189 miles (1,913 km) great-circle, heading northeast (measured to Washington Dulles International Airport, IAD).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 2h 55m.
  • Departure airport: George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH), Houston, United States, UTC-5 on May 4, 2026.
  • Arrival: Washington (WAS, all airports), United States, UTC-4 on May 4, 2026.
  • Time difference: Washington is 1 hour ahead of Houston on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within United States.
  • Recorded itinerary: Frontier F92400, 1 stop, round-trip, 1 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Houston to Washington fare compare with other routes from IAH?

At $241, it ranked 15th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from IAH (median $247). That is 20.3 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the IAH median of 17.9 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from IAH of similar length: San Salvador (1,211 mi) at $252 and Las Vegas (1,220 mi) at $145.

Frontier had the cheapest fare on 12 of 30 IAH routes. It is the 17th longest of the 30 routes we track from IAH.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Washington?

Of 19 departure airports with a fare to Washington, Houston (IAH) ranked 12th at $241. Lowest: $87 from Atlanta (ATL); highest: $572 from Los Angeles (LAX); 6 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Frontier (10), United Airlines (3), American Airlines (2), Alaska Airlines (1), Copa (1) and Southwest (1), plus 1 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Chicago, America/New_York; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Houston to Washington flight questions

How far is Houston from Washington by plane?

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Houston is about 1,189 miles (1,913 km) from Washington on a great-circle line from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), heading northeast. WAS is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Washington; distances on this page are measured to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). It is the 17th longest of the 30 routes we track from IAH. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Houston to Washington?

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About 2h 55m nonstop by our estimate for 1,189 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Frontier fare was with 1 stop. 19 airports in our feed had a fare to Washington; this one ranked 12th, and 6 of the 19 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Houston and Washington?

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On May 4, 2026, Houston was on UTC-5 (America/Chicago) and Washington on UTC-4 (America/New_York), so Washington was 1 hour ahead of Houston: noon in Houston was 13:00 in Washington. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from Houston to Washington?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $241 per person round-trip on Frontier flight F92400, departing May 4, 2026, returning May 5, 2026, with 1 stop. At $241, it ranked 15th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from IAH (median $247). That is 20.3 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the IAH median of 17.9 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Houston to Washington?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Washington, 6 of the 19 recorded fares were nonstop. From IAH, 12 of 30 were. Routes from IAH of similar length: San Salvador (1,211 mi) at $252 and Las Vegas (1,220 mi) at $145.

Which airports serve flights from Houston to Washington?

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It departs George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States, and arrives at Washington (WAS) in Washington, United States. WAS is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Washington; distances on this page are measured to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). A domestic United States flight.

Where else near Washington can you fly from Houston?

Baltimore (BWI) $107New York (NYC) $143Atlanta (ATL) $119Nashville (BNA) $213Chicago (CHI) $101Orlando (ORL) $87All flights from Houston →

Other cities with flights to Washington

From Atlanta (ATL) $87From Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $92From San Diego (SAN) $152From Orlando (MCO) $153From Las Vegas (LAS) $187From Tampa (TPA) $188

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