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IAH–DCA · Nonstop
Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport).
The estimated flight time from Houston (IAH) to Washington (DCA) is about 3h 4m, covering 1,206 miles. United Airlines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 9/day departures, from 06:00 to 19:50 local time.
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| 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/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Houston to Washington
United Airlines and American Airlines operate 9/day flights from IAH to DCA. Departures leave from Terminals C and A at IAH.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 19:50
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 15
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 6-7/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Terminal C · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DCA to IAH flights — 9-10/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for IAH, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 63 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 (IAH) to Washington (DCA) is about 3h 4m, based on the 1,206-mile flying distance.
How far is Houston from Washington?
Houston (IAH) to Washington (DCA) is about 1,206 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Houston to Washington?
Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Washington (DCA), with 9/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Houston to Washington?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Washington (DCA).
What aircraft fly from Houston to Washington?
The IAH–DCA route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Houston
- HOU - HoustonWilliam P Hobby Airport · 24 mi from IAHFlights from HOU
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