Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 3 hours 3 minutes. Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, making Washington DC 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Choose from 149 weekly flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. The 06:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take from IAH to IAD. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:30 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
Flying during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
United Airlines has direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to take in the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
If you'd like to break up your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. The top stopovers on the IAH - IAD route are:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
P4,692 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Return flights start from P9,374. These fares may change based on demand.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IAH to IAD.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The journey from central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport takes around 49 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to IAH:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
Washington Dulles International Airport to the centre of Washington DC is around 51 minutes in a car. It's approximately 56 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 3 hours and 26 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Washington DC in February.
Book your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport for July if you want to visit Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19 ºC and 33 ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAH to IAD in January. Average temperatures are between -6 ºC and 10 ºC then.
More about Washington DC
As soon as you've locked in your flights from IAH to IAD, you'll need to find a place to stay in Washington DC. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. White House Historical Association, The White House and National Mall are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Washington DC itinerary.
Complete your Washington DC trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Washington Dulles International Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Washington DC getaway.