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

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Dulles to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,196 mi 3h 1m nonstop -1h behind 11 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and DWH, connecting options are available through 11 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to DWH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
MEM ~4h 39m ATL ~5h 44m CMH ~5h 46m PBI ~6h 28m SRQ ~6h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
IAD → DWH
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
DWH → IAD
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · DWH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,196 mi / 1,925 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 1m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–DWH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,196 mi / 1,925 km
Flight time3h 1m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: DWH
Full nameDavid Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport
IATA / ICAODWH / KDWH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to DWH flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport take approximately 3h 1m. The route covers 1,196 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to DWH.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, ATL, CMH, PBI, SRQ, MIA, LAS, SAN, DAL, AUS and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from DWH to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 IAD to DWH

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to DWH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to DWH ranges from 3 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,196 miles (1,925 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM.