WashingtontoHoustonFlight Time
DCA–IAH · Nonstop
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport).
The estimated flight time from Washington (DCA) to Houston (IAH) is about 3h 4m, covering 1,206 miles. United Airlines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 9-10/day departures, from 06:00 to 21:46 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 4m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,206 mi | Nonstop | 9-10/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Washington to Houston
United Airlines and American Airlines operate 9-10/day flights from DCA to IAH. Departures leave from Terminal 2 at DCA.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 21:46
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 12
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 6-7/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Terminal 2 · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IAH to DCA flights — 9/day on 2 airlines →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 65 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 (IAH) is about 3h 4m, based on the 1,206-mile flying distance.
How far is Washington from Houston?
Washington (DCA) to Houston (IAH) is about 1,206 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Washington to Houston?
Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Houston (IAH), with 9-10/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Washington to Houston?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Houston (IAH).
What aircraft fly from Washington to Houston?
The DCA–IAH route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ.
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
- HOU - HoustonWilliam P Hobby Airport · 24 mi from IAHFlights to HOU