Houston → Washington
Dec 16, 2026 · one way
IAH → DCA1 adulteconomyOne way
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Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.
Live price for these dates: opening any fare on this page checks it live and shows the current bookable total for 1 adult. Check live prices for Houston (IAH) to Washington (DCA), Dec 16, 2026 · one way
Route overview: Houston to Washington (DCA) flight deals
| Exact travel dates | Airline | Flights | Total price | Price issued (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-16 · one way | American Airlines | AA5532 | $179.00 | 2026-10-29T01:10:09Z |
| 2026-12-16 · one way | United Airlines | UA2028 | $189.00 | 2026-10-29T01:10:09Z |
| 2026-12-16 · one way | Delta Air Lines | DL1315 + DL360 | $159.00 | 2026-10-29T01:10:09Z |
| 2026-12-16 · one way | American Airlines | AA5325 | $179.00 | 2026-10-29T01:10:09Z |
| 2026-12-16 · one way | United Airlines | UA2224 | $189.00 | 2026-10-29T01:10:09Z |
| 2026-12-16 · one way | American Airlines | AA2551 + AA1177 | $149.00 | 2026-10-29T01:10:09Z |
| 2026-12-16 · one way | American Airlines | AA2765 + AA1548 | $149.00 | 2026-10-29T01:10:09Z |
| 2026-12-16 · one way | United Airlines | UA2417 + UA2761 | $159.00 | 2026-10-29T01:10:09Z |
| 2026-12-16 · one way | Delta Air Lines | DL954 + DL2073 | $159.00 | 2026-10-29T01:10:09Z |
| 2026-12-16 · one way | Delta Air Lines | DL1613 + DL2962 | $159.00 | 2026-10-29T01:10:09Z |
2026-12-16 · one way · $179.00
- American Airlines AA5532: IAH 2026-12-16 17:10:00 → DCA 2026-12-16 21:17:00; nonstop; 187 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-16 · one way · $189.00
- United Airlines UA2028: IAH 2026-12-16 07:45:00 → DCA 2026-12-16 11:47:00; nonstop; 182 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-16 · one way · $159.00
- Delta Air Lines DL1315 / DL360: IAH 2026-12-16 08:00:00 → DCA 2026-12-16 14:58:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 358 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL1315: IAH 2026-12-16 08:00:00 → ATL 2026-12-16 11:02:00; layover at ATL: 133 minutes.
- DL360: ATL 2026-12-16 13:15:00 → DCA 2026-12-16 14:58:00.
2026-12-16 · one way · $179.00
- American Airlines AA5325: IAH 2026-12-16 08:54:00 → DCA 2026-12-16 13:00:00; nonstop; 186 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-16 · one way · $189.00
- United Airlines UA2224: IAH 2026-12-16 19:59:00 → DCA 2026-12-16 23:57:00; nonstop; 178 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-16 · one way · $149.00
- American Airlines AA2551 / AA1177: IAH 2026-12-16 06:00:00 → DCA 2026-12-16 12:44:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 344 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA2551: IAH 2026-12-16 06:00:00 → DFW 2026-12-16 07:33:00; layover at DFW: 77 minutes.
- AA1177: DFW 2026-12-16 08:50:00 → DCA 2026-12-16 12:44:00.
2026-12-16 · one way · $149.00
- American Airlines AA2765 / AA1548: IAH 2026-12-16 08:12:00 → DCA 2026-12-16 15:59:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 407 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA2765: IAH 2026-12-16 08:12:00 → CLT 2026-12-16 11:40:00; layover at CLT: 171 minutes.
- AA1548: CLT 2026-12-16 14:31:00 → DCA 2026-12-16 15:59:00.
2026-12-16 · one way · $159.00
- United Airlines UA2417 / UA2761: IAH 2026-12-16 12:00:00 → DCA 2026-12-16 20:04:00; 1 stop(s) via ORD; 424 minutes. Local airport times.
- UA2417: IAH 2026-12-16 12:00:00 → ORD 2026-12-16 14:51:00; layover at ORD: 128 minutes.
- UA2761: ORD 2026-12-16 16:59:00 → DCA 2026-12-16 20:04:00.
2026-12-16 · one way · $159.00
- Delta Air Lines DL954 / DL2073: IAH 2026-12-16 15:35:00 → DCA 2026-12-16 22:59:00; 1 stop(s) via DTW; 384 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL954: IAH 2026-12-16 15:35:00 → DTW 2026-12-16 19:15:00; layover at DTW: 135 minutes.
- DL2073: DTW 2026-12-16 21:30:00 → DCA 2026-12-16 22:59:00.
2026-12-16 · one way · $159.00
- Delta Air Lines DL1613 / DL2962: IAH 2026-12-16 14:33:00 → DCA 2026-12-16 22:00:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 387 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL1613: IAH 2026-12-16 14:33:00 → MSP 2026-12-16 17:25:00; layover at MSP: 66 minutes.
- DL2962: MSP 2026-12-16 18:31:00 → DCA 2026-12-16 22:00:00.
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