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HOU–DCA · Nonstop
Houston (William P. Hobby Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport).
The estimated flight time from Houston (HOU) to Washington (DCA) is about 3h 6m, covering 1,217 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 3-4/day departures, from 08:00 to 19:55 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 | 3-4/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Houston to Washington
Southwest Airlines operates 3-4/day flights from HOU to DCA.
- First departure
- 08:00
- Last departure
- 19:55
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 11
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 3-4/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 08:0008:05 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DCA to HOU flights — 3/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for HOU, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 22 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 Houston to Washington?
The estimated flight time from Houston (HOU) to Washington (DCA) is about 3h 6m, based on the 1,217-mile flying distance.
How far is Houston from Washington?
Houston (HOU) to Washington (DCA) is about 1,217 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Houston to Washington?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (HOU) to Washington (DCA), with 3-4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Houston to Washington?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (HOU) to Washington (DCA).
What aircraft fly from Houston to Washington?
The HOU–DCA route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Houston
- IAH - HoustonGeorge Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport · 24 mi from HOUFlights from IAH
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights to IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights to BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights to RIC