Direct flights from Houston to Washington

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Houston

United States

United States

HOU

William P. Hobby Airport

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Washington

United States

United States

DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance
1,216 miles  ·  (1,957 km)
Flight time
3 hours
Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757

Houston to Washington Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Houston to Washington. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from HOU to DCA, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Washington

What is the best time to visit Washington?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

Washington is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Washington any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from Houston to Washington

Airline-specific flight schedules from Houston to Washington

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Houston HOU to Washington DCA, which is Southwest Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Southwest Airlines flight schedulefrom Houston to Washington

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Houston to Washington Flights

Flights from HOU to DCA are operated 11 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 05:35 - 20:05. The earliest flight departs at 05:35, the last flight departs at 20:05. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Houston to Washington takes 3 hours. The flight distance between Houston and Washington is 1,216 miles (or 1,957 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Washington?

There are 3 airports in Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Ai (BWI).

How many flights per week are there from HOU to DCA?

There are 11 flights per week flying from Houston to Washington (as of March 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Houston to Washington?

3 hours is the average flight time from Houston to Washington.

How far is Washington from Houston?

The distance from Houston to Washington is 1,216 miles (1,957 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from HOU airport to DCA airport?

Southwest Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Houston to Washington.

What alliances have direct flights from Houston to Washington?

There are no alliances flying direct from Houston to Washington at the moment.

What classes are available from Houston to Washington?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Houston to Washington?

Aircraft types that fly from Houston to Washington:

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757

What is the earliest flight departing from Houston to Washington?

The earliest flight departs at 05:35 from Houston and arrives at 09:20 at Washington.

What is the latest flight available from Houston to Washington?

The latest flight departs at 20:05 from Houston and arrives at 23:55 at Washington.

Popular flights from Houston via Washington

Non-stop flights from HOU to DCA

1,216 miles (1,957 km)  ·  3h

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1 passenger
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