Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Houston.
You can choose from 149 weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights. The 07:22 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:03.
Give yourself enough time to make your IAH to IAD flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
United Airlines offers direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is United Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that offers IAH to IAD flights is United Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 76.64% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAH and IAD:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
At the moment, $134 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $244. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IAH to IAD.
The cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IAH to IAD.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of the departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to IAH? If you've booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Consider booking a hotel close to IAD if you're on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and venture far and wide through Washington DC and beyond.
Booking your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport to the centre of Washington DC has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the most popular month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Washington DC in January.
When booking your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAH to IAD in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Washington DC, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its popular sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.