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

IAD Airport Page →
1,200 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 40 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management, YanAir.
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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 41m AFAMCM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
MSY New Orleans 4h 50m ACAZCM → WN New Orleans (MSY) to Houston flights
CMH Columbus 4h 54m ACAVCM → WN Columbus (CMH) to Houston flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 4h 54m AVCMET → G4 Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Houston flights
VPS Valparaiso 5h 3m G4 → WN Valparaiso (VPS) to Houston flights
IND Indianapolis 5h 10m AVCMET → LXJWN Indianapolis (IND) to Houston flights
PIT Pittsburgh 5h 23m AVCMET → WN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Houston flights
AUS Austin 5h 23m AZSNUA → EJALXJWN Austin (AUS) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 30m AAASAT → AABAFJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
BNA Nashville 5h 35m AVAZCM → WN Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,200 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and HOU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ATL ~4h 41m MSY ~4h 50m CMH ~4h 54m TYS ~4h 54m VPS ~5h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,535
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
IAD → HOU
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
Arriving
75%
Return
HOU → IAD
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric IAD→HOU DCA→HOU BWI→HOU
Distance from IAD – 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 6
Weekly flights – 42 62
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 54m 3h 5m
Departure OTP 41% – –
Washington (DCA) to Houston flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Houston flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,200 mi / 1,931 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
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–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,200 mi / 1,931 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 2h 30m 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, Louis Armstrong New Orleans and John Glenn Columbus.
Houston is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from HOU to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, BWI and CHO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 HOU

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

IAD to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to HOU is about 2 hours 30 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, Louis Armstrong New Orleans and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).