United States · 1,189 miles (1,914 km)

Houston (IAH) to Dulles (IAD) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Dulles (IAD): United Airlines. The two airports are 1,189 miles (1,914 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 50 ways to fly it with one stop, through Huntsville, Knoxville and Nashville and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from IAH to IAD

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    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

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Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

IAH to IAD with one stop

50 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Huntsville (HSV)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Knoxville (TYS)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Greenville (GSP)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Louisville (SDF)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Richmond (RIC)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New Orleans (MSY)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Mobile (MOB)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Indianapolis (IND)United Airlines the whole way
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IAH to IAD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to IAD?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Dulles (IAD).

How far is Houston from Dulles by plane?

Houston (IAH) and Dulles (IAD) are 1,189 miles (1,914 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book IAH to IAD award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does IAH to IAD cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for IAH to IAD with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Houston and Dulles?

The most direct connections are through Huntsville (HSV), Knoxville (TYS), Nashville (BNA), Greenville (GSP) and Atlanta (ATL). On 48 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Huntsville.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.