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Houston to Dallas Flight Information

The approximate distance between Houston and Dallas is 374.16 km. Average flight time from Houston to Dallas is around 1 hour 49 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July. The cheapest month to book flights is September.

Cheapest one-way
US$74
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines HOU-DFW 12h 15m · 1 stop Tue, Oct 6
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Cheapest round-trip
US$144
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines HOU-DFW 5h 44m · 2 stops Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29
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When to fly
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season
Route details
374.16 km
Flight distance
1h 49m
Average flight time

Search for direct flights from Houston to Dallas in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$99, and round-trip direct flights start at US$159.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        IAH 05:00
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        DFW 06:20
        Houston - Dallas | Tue, Aug 11 | American Airlines
        DFW 09:30
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        IAH 10:40
        Dallas - Houston | Tue, Aug 18 | American Airlines
        US$159 US$194
        18% off
        18% off
        US$194 US$159
      • IAH 06:28
        5h 44m
        1 stop
        DFW 12:12
        Houston - Dallas | Wed, Sep 23 | Frontier Airlines
        DFW 10:30
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        IAH 18:25
        Dallas - Houston | Tue, Sep 29 | Frontier Airlines
        US$144 US$194
        26% off
        26% off
        US$194 US$144
      • IAH 06:28
        5h 44m
        1 stop
        DFW 12:12
        Houston - Dallas | Wed, Sep 16 | Frontier Airlines
        DFW 10:11
        8h 14m
        1 stop
        IAH 18:25
        Dallas - Houston | Wed, Sep 23 | Frontier Airlines
        US$148 US$194
        24% off
        24% off
        US$194 US$148
      • IAH 06:00
        6h 16m
        1 stop
        DFW 12:16
        Houston - Dallas | Thu, Aug 20 | Frontier Airlines
        DFW 18:58
        5h 42m
        1 stop
        IAH 00:40
        Dallas - Houston | Mon, Aug 24 | Frontier Airlines
        US$148
        24% off
        US$194 US$148
      • IAH 10:30
        8h 54m
        1 stop
        DFW 19:24
        Houston - Dallas | Sat, Sep 19 | Frontier Airlines
        DFW 22:59
        7h 3m
        1 stop
        IAH 06:02
        Dallas - Houston | Sat, Sep 26 | Frontier Airlines
        US$149
        23% off
        US$194 US$149
      • IAH 12:08
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        DFW 18:43
        Houston - Dallas | Thu, Sep 10 | Frontier Airlines
        DFW 14:48
        6h 52m
        1 stop
        IAH 21:40
        Dallas - Houston | Thu, Sep 17 | Frontier Airlines
        US$151
        22% off
        US$194 US$151
      • IAH 06:30
        6h 49m
        1 stop
        DFW 13:19
        Houston - Dallas | Sat, Aug 22 | Frontier Airlines
        DFW 18:58
        5h 42m
        1 stop
        IAH 00:40
        Dallas - Houston | Sat, Aug 22 | Frontier Airlines
        US$151
        22% off
        US$194 US$151
      • IAH 06:28
        5h 44m
        1 stop
        DFW 12:12
        Houston - Dallas | Wed, Sep 9 | Frontier Airlines
        DFW 22:53
        7h 9m
        1 stop
        IAH 06:02
        Dallas - Houston | Wed, Sep 16 | Frontier Airlines
        US$151
        22% off
        US$194 US$151
      • IAH 06:30
        6h 49m
        1 stop
        DFW 13:19
        Houston - Dallas | Sat, Aug 29 | Frontier Airlines
        DFW 18:58
        5h 42m
        1 stop
        IAH 00:40
        Dallas - Houston | Sat, Aug 29 | Frontier Airlines
        US$151
        22% off
        US$194 US$151
      • IAH 16:32
        5h 59m
        1 stop
        DFW 22:31
        Houston - Dallas | Tue, Aug 25 | Frontier Airlines
        DFW 18:58
        5h 42m
        1 stop
        IAH 00:40
        Dallas - Houston | Sat, Aug 29 | Frontier Airlines
        US$151
        22% off
        US$194 US$151
      • IAH 06:08
        6h 4m
        1 stop
        DFW 12:12
        Houston - Dallas | Sat, Sep 12 | Frontier Airlines
        DFW 22:53
        7h 9m
        1 stop
        IAH 06:02
        Dallas - Houston | Wed, Sep 16 | Frontier Airlines
        US$151
        22% off
        US$194 US$151
      • HOU 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DFW 14:00
        Houston - Dallas | Tue, Aug 11 | Normal Airline
        DFW 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        HOU 16:00
        Dallas - Houston | Thu, Aug 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        HOU 18:14
        1h 26m
        Nonstop
        DFW 19:40
        Houston - Dallas | Sat, Sep 5 | American Airlines
        US$99 US$121
        18% off
        18% off
        US$121 US$99
      • IAH 20:10
        1h 28m
        Nonstop
        DFW 21:38
        Houston - Dallas | Thu, Sep 3 | United Airlines
        US$99 US$121
        18% off
        18% off
        US$121 US$99
      • IAH 06:28
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        DFW 18:43
        Houston - Dallas | Tue, Oct 6 | Frontier Airlines
        US$74 US$121
        39% off
        39% off
        US$121 US$74
      • IAH 16:32
        5h 59m
        1 stop
        DFW 22:31
        Houston - Dallas | Sat, Sep 5 | Frontier Airlines
        US$74
        39% off
        US$121 US$74
      • IAH 06:30
        6h 49m
        1 stop
        DFW 13:19
        Houston - Dallas | Tue, Aug 25 | Frontier Airlines
        US$74
        39% off
        US$121 US$74
      • IAH 19:55
        9h 53m
        1 stop
        DFW 05:48
        Houston - Dallas | Sat, Aug 29 | Frontier Airlines
        US$75
        38% off
        US$121 US$75
      • IAH 10:46
        7h 17m
        1 stop
        DFW 18:03
        Houston - Dallas | Thu, Aug 27 | Frontier Airlines
        US$76
        37% off
        US$121 US$76
      • IAH 21:04
        21h 39m
        1 stop
        DFW 18:43
        Houston - Dallas | Mon, Oct 5 | Frontier Airlines
        US$78
        36% off
        US$121 US$78
      • IAH 09:42
        9h 1m
        1 stop
        DFW 18:43
        Houston - Dallas | Tue, Oct 6 | Delta Air Lines
        US$90
        26% off
        US$121 US$90
      • HOU 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DFW 14:00
        Houston - Dallas | Tue, Aug 11 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines flying from Houston to Dallas

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Houston to Dallas, including United Airlines, American Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Houston to Dallas according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Trends on Flights from Houston to Dallas

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Houston to Dallas?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Houston to Dallas, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Houston to Dallas is September, with an average price of US$168; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$279.

US$279
US$224
US$168
US$113
    Cheapest
  • US$255
    Aug
  • US$168
    Sep
  • US$246
    Oct
  • US$236
    Nov
  • US$176
    Dec
  • US$201
    Jan
  • US$250
    Feb
  • US$262
    Mar
  • US$277
    Apr
  • US$219
    May
  • US$225
    Jun
  • US$279
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Dallas (HOU-DFW)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$74 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAH to DFW on Tue, Oct 6), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$144 departing on Wed, Sep 23 and returning on Tue, Sep 29.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Houston to Dallas with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 49 minutes to fly from Houston to Dallas.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Houston to Dallas is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 213 flight per week flying from Houston to Dallas. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/-/S -- UA358 (07:29)
  • To find best deals on flights from Houston to Dallas, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Oct 6, with one-way flights priced at just US$74.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Dallas travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Houston to Dallas is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Dallas on August 29, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$67.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Dallas, with William P. Hobby Airport to Dallas Love Field (HOU-DAL) is by far the most common option on this route: Dallas Love Field (DAL) Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
  • The time difference between Dallas and Houston is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Houston to Dallas is US$166. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Houston to Dallas is US$289. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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Flying from Houston to Dallas: What you need to know

This Texas-sized shuttle covers just 362 km - barely enough time to finish your drink! The flight itself takes about ​1 hour, though with airport time, plan for ​3 hours total. Both cities are in the ​same Central time zone, so no clock adjustments needed.

For speed and convenience: ​HOU → DAL. For flexibility: ​IAH → DFW. Southwest Airlines dominates this route (especially from HOU to DAL), with fares as low as $29 one-way. ​American Airlines has the most options from IAH to DFW. For premium service, check ​​Delta's direct flights.

Flying from Houston to Dallas: What you need to know

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Houston’s Airports

1. ​George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

📍 23 miles north of downtown
​Houston's George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is Houston’s big-league airport, where United Airlines runs the show.

Why fly from here?

  • ​Most flight options to Dallas (seriously, there’s a flight almost every hour).
  • Nonstop to ​DFW (55 mins) and ​DAL (1 hr) on American, United, and Southwest.
  • If you’re heading to Dallas for work, this is your best bet—efficient, frequent, and full of power travelers.
Getting to IAH:
  • ​Uber/Lyft: ~$50 from downtown (but pray I-45 isn’t a parking lot).
  • ​METRO Bus 102: $1.25, but takes forever (only for the truly budget-conscious).

2. ​William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

📍 7 miles southeast of downtown
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) is Southwest Airlines’ playground—smaller, simpler, and usually cheaper.

Why fly from here?

  • ​Nonstop to Dallas Love Field (DAL) only—no DFW flights.
  • If you’re visiting friends in Dallas proper (not the suburbs), Love Field is way more convenient than DFW.
  • Feels less corporate than IAH—more families, fewer suits.
Getting to HOU:
  • ​Uber/Lyft: ~$25 from downtown (easy in, easy out).
  • ​METRO Bus 40/50: Also $1.25, but again… time is money, y’all.
Flying from Houston to Dallas: What you need to know

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​Dallas’ Airports

1. ​Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

📍 Between Dallas and Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) is the second-busiest airport in the U.S. (yes, really), and American Airlines’ fortress.

What to know:

  • ​Huge. Like, “walking a mile between gates” huge.
  • Flights from Houston land here if you’re on American or United.
  • Good if you’re going to Fort Worth or the northern suburbs… but a ​schlep if you’re headed to Dallas proper.
Getting to Dallas from DFW:
  • ​Uber/Lyft: ~$50 to downtown (toll roads included).
  • ​DART Orange Line: $3 for a 50-minute train ride to downtown. Not fast, but cheap.

2. ​Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)

📍 6 miles northwest of downtown
Dallas Love Field (DAL) is Southwest’s home base, and Dallas’ answer to Hobby Airport.

What to know:

  • ​Way closer to the city—you’ll be downtown in 15 minutes.
  • Only Southwest and Delta fly here from Houston (so no United/AA options).
  • Feels like an airport from 1995 (in a good way?). Small, simple, no frills.
Getting to Dallas from DAL:
  • ​Uber/Lyft: ~$20 to downtown (cheapest rideshare option of all four airports).
  • ​DART Bus 524: $2.50, but takes 30+ mins.

Best Time to Fly from Houston to Dallas

  • ​Best Months: ​March–May & September–November – Mild weather, fewer crowds, and lower fares.
  • ​Summer (June–August): Peak travel season—higher prices but lively events.
  • ​Winter (December–February): Cheapest fares (except holidays), but cooler temps.
Flying from Houston to Dallas: What you need to know

Where to Stay in Dallas – Top Things to Do Nearby

​1. Downtown Dallas

Attractions: Stroll through ​Klyde Warren Park (food trucks + free events), tour the ​Dallas Museum of Art, and snap pics at the iconic ​Pioneer Plaza cattle sculptures. Catch a show at the ​AT&T Performing Arts Center or sip cocktails at ​Reunion Tower’s rotating bar for skyline views!
Stay Here: 🏨 ​The Joule – Historic luxury with a rooftop pool, steps from Main Street.

​2. Deep Ellum

Attractions: Live music at ​Deep Ellum Art Co., murals galore, and BBQ at ​Pecan Lodge. By night, hit jazz bars or quirky speakeasies like ​Blackbird. Daytime? Browse indie shops and vintage stores.
Stay Here: 🏨 ​The Pittman Hotel – Stylish boutique vibe, 5 mins to the best bars (free bikes!).

​3. Uptown & Knox-Henderson

Attractions: Brunch at ​Henry’s Majestic, shop chic boutiques on ​McKinney Ave, and bar-hop via the ​free M-Line trolley. Walk the ​Katy Trail to burn off margaritas from ​Mi Cocina.
Stay Here: 🏨 ​Hotel ZaZa – Whimsical themed suites, pool scene, and walkable to nightlife.

Add Hotel Booking & Car Rental to Your Trip to Dallas

Planning a trip to Dallas? Make your visit even smoother by booking your hotel and car rental in advance.

Hotel Booking

Dallas offers a wide range of hotels to fit every budget and style. From sleek downtown high-rises to cozy boutique stays in Deep Ellum or budget-friendly options near DFW Airport, you’ll find the perfect place to rest.

Car Rental

While Dallas has public transit, having a car gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Renting a car is perfect for: ​Airport pickups – Skip the ride-share lines. ​Day trips – Visit Fort Worth, Grapevine, or nearby lakes. ​Family outings – Easy access to Six Flags, the Dallas Zoo, or shopping at Galleria.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Houston to Dallas

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Houston to Dallas?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Houston to Dallas on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Spirit Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Houston to Dallas, with fares starting at US$62.

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US$62
US$124
US$185
US$246
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US$62
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Frontier Airlines
US$161
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United Airlines
US$241
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American Airlines
US$246
American Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Houston to Dallas?

Total flights from Houston to Dallas across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, American Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Houston to Dallas, with 113 flights per week.

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55
84
113
American Airlines
113
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Alaska Airlines
107
Alaska Airlines
British Airways
66
British Airways
United Airlines
56
United Airlines
Air New Zealand
55
Air New Zealand

How many flights fly from Houston to Dallas daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Houston to Dallas within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Houston to Dallas is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

538
462
386
310
Highest
437
Mon
386
Tue
412
Wed
442
Thu
538
Fri
411
Sat
503
Sun

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