Flights Washington → Houston
As of November 2026, economy flights from Washington to Houston have a typical range USD 867–1448, median USD 1126. Full range across all 228 offers: USD 565–2743. We analyzed 228 offers from 6 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Washington → Houston
Based on 228 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Washington → Houston
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United | — | USD 100 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Washington to Houston cost?
Based on 228 offers · November 2026
Washington to Houston flights ranged from USD 565 to USD 2743 across 228 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 228 offers.
These 228 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 981 and USD 1242
What hidden fees do Washington to Houston flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Washington to Houston routes. The breakdown below is based on 228 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 10 | 1% |
| UA | 50 | 4% |
| United | 100 | 11% |
| AA | 45 | 4% |
| DL | 45 | 3% |
United: base ~USD 793 + fees USD 100 = ~USD 893 total. American Airlines: base ~USD 1157 + fees USD 45 = ~USD 1202 total.
United's USD 100 ancillary fees narrow the gap with American Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 364 base difference shrinks to USD 309 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.United charges 10.0x more in ancillary fees than F9 on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Washington to Houston?
6 airlines flew Washington to Houston in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Frontier Airlines), fares ranged USD 628–948 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier Airlines | 6 | 628–948 | 730 | 10 (1%) |
 Frontier | 12 | 573–844 | 798 | n/a |
 United | 13 | 877–955 | 893 | 100 (11%) |
 United Airlines | 84 | 889–1406 | 1120 | 50 (4%) |
 American Airlines | 96 | 1042–1271 | 1202 | 45 (4%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 17 | 1448–2170 | 1788 | 45 (3%) |
Where do the best Washington → Houston prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Washington to Houston flights
- Full-service carriers on Washington–Houston cost 1.6x more than budget airlines (USD 1251 vs USD 764 median; overall median USD 1126).
- United charges 10.0x more in ancillary fees than F9 — USD 100 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 1327 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 877. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Washington to Houston cost?
- Based on 228 offers analyzed, Washington to Houston flights range from USD 565 to USD 2743, with a median price of USD 1126. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Washington to Houston flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 49 to the base fare on Washington to Houston flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Washington to Houston including all fees?
- Frontier Airlines has the lowest median fare on Washington to Houston at USD 730 (median across 6 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Washington–Houston flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 877. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Washington to Houston routes?
- Washington to Houston has 6 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 565 to USD 2743 across 228 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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