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Return Flights from Washington to Houston
IAD ⇄ IAH
Washington to Houston return, a route covering 1,961 km each way with a typical flight time of 3h 50m. Houston is located in United States, in Americas. Fares and availability change constantly; the figures below reflect what's actually on file for this route today, not an estimate.
Real fares right now
Real one-way fares on file for the outbound leg — useful for picking the cheapest day to fly, even when booking return. The lowest fare on file is €89 on Thu Aug 13.
Cheapest day for the outbound leg
Weather in Houston by season
Based on the last 3 years of real historical data.
Nearby airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)38 km
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI)73 km
- Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR)88 km
- William P Hobby Airport (HOU)38 km
Money-saving tips
- Book 4–8 weeks ahead of departure where possible — a general industry pattern, not specific to this route.
- Tuesday and Wednesday departures tend to be cheaper than weekend flights on most routes.
- Morning flights are often less expensive than midday or evening departures.
- Compare nearby departure and arrival airports — see the alternatives above.
- Flexible return dates widen your options considerably versus a fixed round-trip window.
Fare types explained
Most airlines sell several fare tiers on the same flight: Economy (the base fare, often with paid extras like seat selection and baggage), Premium Economy (more legroom, sometimes included baggage), Business (priority boarding, lounge access, flat or angled seating on longer routes), and First Class (offered by a shrinking number of airlines on select long-haul routes). Exact inclusions vary by airline and route — check the fare rules shown at booking.
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