Houston to Dulles (HOU–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,200 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 60 1-stop flights Verified 2m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 39m AFAMDL → AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
SAV Savannah 4h 52m WN → G4OSSN Savannah (SAV) to Dulles flights
BNA Nashville 4h 53m WN → AVAZCM Nashville (BNA) to Dulles flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 56m WN → AVCMET Indianapolis (IND) to Dulles flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 11m WN → ACAVAZ Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dulles flights
AUS Austin 5h 21m WN → AZEJAG4 Austin (AUS) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 25m AAASBA → AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
CHS Charleston 5h 28m WN → ACCMEJA Charleston (CHS) to Dulles flights
TPA Tampa 5h 29m EJMWN → AVAZCM Tampa (TPA) to Dulles flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 41m WN → AVCMLXJ Kansas City (MCI) to Dulles flights
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Houston to Dulles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,200 mi 3h 3m nonstop +1h ahead

HOU–IAD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore HOU Routes IAD Routes HOU Live Flights IAD Live Flights HOU Delays IAD Delays
All flights from Dulles (IAD) Dulles to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ATL ~4h 39m SAV ~4h 52m BNA ~4h 53m IND ~4h 56m GRR ~4h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,648
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → IAD
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Arriving
93%
Return
IAD → HOU
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dulles from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric HOU→IAD IAH→IAD CLL→IAD
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines – 11 2
Weekly flights ~1 102 1
Flight time 3h 3m 2h 39m 2h 34m
Departure OTP 96% – –
Houston (IAH) to Dulles flights · College Station (CLL) to Dulles flights · Lake Charles (LCH) to Dulles flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,200 mi / 1,931 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 3m gate to gate.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

HOU–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,200 mi / 1,931 km
Flight time3h 3m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 3h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 1,200 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Savannah Hilton Head and Nashville.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from IAD to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, CLL and LCH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HOU to IAD

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to IAD is about 3 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,200 miles (1,931 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Savannah Hilton Head and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), College Station (CLL) and Lake Charles (LCH).