Direct flights from Houston to Washington
63 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from IAH to DCA.
Flight time: about 2h25m nonstop
Flying back? Washington Reagan National → Houston · 65 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Houston local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American JIA5410 | 7:04a | 2h29m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| United UAL512 | 7:45a | 2h26m | Daily |
| Mesa ASH4031 | 9:43a | 2h44m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| American JIA5496 | 10:27a | 2h17m | Sun |
| American JIA5252 | 10:30a | 2h20m | Mon–Sat |
| United UAL654 | 12:05p | 2h27m | Daily |
| United UAL625 | 2:20p | 2h25m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL235 | 4:40p | 2h28m | Sat |
| United UAL235 | 4:55p | 2h24m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| American JIA5589 | 5:17p | 2h3m | Sun |
| American JIA5458 | 5:17p | 2h16m | Mon–Fri |
| United UAL1627 | 6:05p | 2h26m | Daily |
| United UAL2224 | 7:50p | 2h22m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
American
UnitedOther airports near Houston with nonstops to Washington
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| HOU — Houston HobbySouthwest | 24 mi | 19 |
| AUS — AustinSouthwest | 140 mi | 7 |
The route
One hop: IAH → DCADrag to pan · scroll with ⌘/Ctrl to zoom · arrow keys when focused
Nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Washington (DCA)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has 63 nonstop flights a week to Washington (DCA), operated by American and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of IAH and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Houston to Washington?
The nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to Washington (DCA) takes about 2h25m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Washington to Houston?
Yes — 65 nonstop flights a week from Washington Reagan National (DCA) back to Houston (IAH) on American and United, based on recently observed departures.