Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Houston's timezone is UTC-5, making Houston one hour behind Washington DC.
Choose from 99 weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest available. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:30.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IAD to IAH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flying into Houston (and then exploring more of United States!) is a cinch with United Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
United Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers IAD to IAH flights, with 78.62% of its services arriving as planned.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAD and IAH:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
$104 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. A return flight starts at $211. These fares may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from IAD to IAH by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from IAD to IAH.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of all flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% land on time at their destination.
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Washington Dulles International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience more of Houston and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport to central Houston has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Houston in February.
When reserving your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 40ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IAD to IAH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Houston is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres west of Houston, a visit to San Antonio will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Dallas is another well-known destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No journey is complete without dropping by Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.