Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport is 3 hours.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Washington DC one hour ahead of Houston.
You can choose from 62 weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 19:50.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IAH to DCA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines is your gateway to exploring Washington DC (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering IAH to DCA flights. An exceptional 81.42% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between IAH and DCA include:
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
ر.ق. 270 is currently the best price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 541. These fares can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from IAH to DCA by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
78.42% of flights that take off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach George Bush Intercontinental Airport from central Houston, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to IAH? If you're catching an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DCA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar and venture far and wide through Washington DC and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Ronald Reagan National Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Ronald Reagan National Airport to central Washington DC has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
February is the busiest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Washington DC in May.
Lock in your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport for July if you want to go to Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to DCA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a visit to New York will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
