Cheap flights from Houston (HOU) to Washington (WAS)

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is about 20 miles from downtown Houston and is easily accessed by the METRO bus. Shuttles and taxis also make a great option for travelers heading to the airport.

Flight duration from IAH to Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is two-and-a-half hours. Once in D.C., use the Washington Metrorail to access hotels and attractions in the area. You can also take a shuttle, Greyhound bus or taxi to your final destination.

Attractions and Tips

Washington D.C. is filled with sites that offer historical value to the United States. The National Mall features the Capital on one end and the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool on the other.

Close by you will also find the Washington Monument and World War II Memorial, head inside the National Gallery of Art's two buildings to see art from the 13th Century up to modern day.

Winter can be a chilly time in D.C., with temperatures averaging around 38 degrees with about 15 inches of snow expected during the season. Spring and fall are both warm and comfortable. Summers are hot and humid. In July, humidity can get up to 60 percent! Thunderstorms are expected around this time.