WashingtontoHoustonFlight Time
DCA–HOU · Nonstop
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Houston (William P. Hobby Airport).
The estimated flight time from Washington (DCA) to Houston (HOU) is about 3h 6m, covering 1,217 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 3/day departures, from 06:00 to 18:35 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 6m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,217 mi | Nonstop | 3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Washington to Houston
Southwest Airlines operates 3/day flights from DCA to HOU. Departures leave from Terminal 1 at DCA.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 18:35
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 9
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 3/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 06:00 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
HOU to DCA flights — 3-4/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for DCA, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 21 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Washington to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Washington (DCA) to Houston (HOU) is about 3h 6m, based on the 1,217-mile flying distance.
How far is Washington from Houston?
Washington (DCA) to Houston (HOU) is about 1,217 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Washington to Houston?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Houston (HOU), with 3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Washington to Houston?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Houston (HOU).
What aircraft fly from Washington to Houston?
The DCA–HOU route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights from IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights from BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights from RIC
Near Houston
- IAH - HoustonGeorge Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport · 24 mi from HOUFlights to IAH