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How much do flights to Houston cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£72

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£226

Cheapest round-trip

£124

Average round-trip

£202

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Houston airports to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: METRO bus routes.

Houston is served by two major airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) lies 37 km north of downtown Houston, while William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is located 18 km southeast of the city center. Transport options include METRO buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Houston does not have direct rail service from either airport to downtown, so ground transportation relies primarily on road-based options. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours.

How to get from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Houston?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-90 min

$1.25; exact fare required

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

$55 – $80; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

$35 – $70; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-55 min

$70 – $120; pre-booked; fixed rate

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups and families

How to get from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Houston?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-60 min

$1.25; exact fare required

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

$30 – $50; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

$20 – $45; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-40 min

$40 – $100; per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Houston does not have direct rail service from airports to downtown; all transfers are road-based.
  • METRO buses require exact fare; consider purchasing a METRO Q Fare Card for convenience.
  • Ride-hailing pickup zones are designated at both airports; follow signage upon arrival.
  • Traffic on I-45 and US-59 can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Houston

Depart from
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
George Bush Intercontinental
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
1988 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
United Airlines
---------------6---
Frontier Airlines
---------------11
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 6 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
United Airlines
---810------9---
Frontier Airlines
1111111
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 34 totalDaily flights: 4.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 10 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
United Airlines
---1292282
Frontier Airlines
1111111
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 42 totalDaily flights: 6 averageMost flights: Tuesday 12 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
United Airlines
11211131396
Frontier Airlines
1111111
American Airlines
------------11---
Weekly flights: 74 totalDaily flights: 10.57 averageMost flights: Thursday 13 flights

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
American AirlinesAALAANo
Allegiant AirAAYG4No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Houston

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January16°C8°C
February18°C10°C
March22°C13°C
April26°C17°C
May29°C21°C
June33°C24°C
July33°C25°C
August34°C25°C
September31°C23°C
October28°C18°C
November22°C13°C
December18°C10°C
Hottest Month
34°C
August
Coldest month
8°C
January
Sunny days
270
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
3 Jul
70%
36°C26°C
10 Jul
37°C27°C
Saturday
4 Jul
37°C26°C
11 Jul
36°C27°C
Sunday
5 Jul
37°C26°C
12 Jul
62%
37°C28°C
Monday
6 Jul
37°C26°C
13 Jul
37°C27°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
37°C26°C
14 Jul
39°C27°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
37°C26°C
15 Jul
41°C26°C
Thursday
9 Jul
38°C27°C
16 Jul
40°C28°C

Houston travel tips

Retired people can receive discounts for taxis in Houston

Taxis in Houston have fixed rates at $2.75 for the first 1.5 kilometers. Passengers over the age of 60 receive a 5% discount. If you belong to them, take an appropriate document with you.

Gays, hipsters and art fans gather in the Montrose district in Houston

What do gays, young hipsters, art fans, and antiques collectionners have in common in Houston? This is Montrose. Being not so big, it has plenty of different places, like gay bars, vintage shops, and independent art galleries. Even if you do not belong to any of them, just have a walk in this beautiful district.

Sweet teeth (and those ones with dogs as well) will adore the Chocolate Bar store in Houston

Confectionaries are not a big deal nowadays, but what about the confectionary producing sweets both for people and their four-legged friends in Houston? Go to Chocolate Bar on 835 W Alabama Street and choose chocolate for you and some snacks for your pet as well.

Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Houston. Book your trip to arrive at George Bush Intercontinental, or William P. Hobby. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Houston is 1988 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air. Washington, D.C. and Houston have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Washington, D.C. to Houston?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Washington, D.C. and Houston takes around 3.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Houston?
The flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Houston is 1988 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. and Houston?
Several carriers operate flights between Washington, D.C. and Houston. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
What are the most popular routes to and from Houston?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Houston and London, Calgary, Mexico City, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Manchester, Orlando, Las Vegas, Guadalajara, Bogotá, Vancouver, San Diego, Edinburgh, Denver, Dallas, Miami, Medellín.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Altoona–Blair County.
What airports are near Houston?
The main airport in Houston is George Bush Intercontinental. It is also served by Austin–Bergstrom International, Lake Charles Regional, Jack Brooks Regional, Easterwood, Victoria Regional.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Houston?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Houston with Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Allegiant Air.
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