Direct flights from Washington to Houston DCA → HOU

Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Houston (HOU), several times daily. The flight takes about 3h 1m and covers 1,217 miles (1,959 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $315. Arrivals run on time 70.5% at DCA and 71.8% at HOU — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 6 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 5 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$217
Typical
$315
Most expensive
$437

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 23 flights per week (~3 per day) · Updated 38d ago

Southwest Airlines
23 flights per week (~3 per day)
Departs Terminal 1 Arrives Terminal 4Arrives Terminal 2
Tue, Wed
06:05 → 08:15 06:40 → 08:50 18:35 → 20:50
Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat
06:15 → 08:25
Sat
10:10 → 12:25 18:25 → 20:40
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
12:35 → 14:45
Sun
13:00 → 15:10 18:20 → 20:40
Thu, Fri
18:10 → 20:30

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Washington to Houston?

Yes, Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Washington (DCA) to Houston (HOU).

Which airlines fly direct from Washington to Houston?

Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Washington to Houston.

How long is the flight from Washington to Houston?

The nonstop flight from Washington to Houston takes ~3h 1m (approximately 1959 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Washington to Houston?

Nonstop flights from Washington to Houston operate multiple daily — 23 flights per week (~3 per day).

What is the on-time performance for flights from Washington to Houston?

Arrivals run on time 70.5% at DCA and 71.8% at HOU — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

What days of the week are there direct flights from Washington to Houston?

Direct flights from Washington to Houston operate every day of the week.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington to Houston?

Round-trip flights from Washington (DCA) to Houston (HOU) start at $217, with a typical fare around $315. Based on 5 recent fare combinations.

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