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

IAD Airport Page →
1,200 mi airlines charter/private ~2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 54 1-stop flights Verified 1d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by 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
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 4h 46m AVCMEJA → G4 Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 54m AFAMCM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
CMH Columbus 5h ACAVCM → WN Columbus (CMH) to Houston flights
PIT Pittsburgh 5h 9m AVCMET → WN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Houston flights
IND Indianapolis 5h 13m AVCMET → WN Indianapolis (IND) to Houston flights
SAV Savannah 5h 20m G4OSSN → WN Savannah (SAV) to Houston flights
AUS Austin 5h 23m AZEJAG4 → WN Austin (AUS) to Houston flights
TPA Tampa 5h 33m AVAZCM → EJMWN Tampa (TPA) to Houston flights
MCO Orlando 5h 35m ADAVAZ → WN Orlando (MCO) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 37m AAASAT → AABAEJA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
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Dulles to Houston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,200 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind

IAD–HOU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also 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
54
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
PNS ~4h 2m TYS ~4h 46m ATL ~4h 54m CMH ~5h 0m GSP ~5h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,600
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
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
71%
Return
HOU → IAD
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
82%
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 5
Weekly flights ~2 28 36
Flight time 2h 35m 3h 8m 3h 4m
Departure OTP 79% – –
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 35m 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 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~2 out / ~1 return
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 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,200 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include McGhee Tyson, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta 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 35 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 McGhee Tyson, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).