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Cheap Flights from Houston to Dallas

Partner fares from Houston to Dallas, leaving Bush Intercontinental and landing at DFW, with check-in, security and train notes for each airport.

IAH to DFW · 225 mi · 1h 8m est.

IAH to DFW
225 miles
1h 8m nonstop (estimated)
4 airlines in our fare results

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Houston to Dallas flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 8m (estimated)

IAH → DFW

Cheapest cached price

$143

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 14, 2026.

Planning a trip from Houston to Dallas? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 8m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $143 (last checked Oct 14, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Houston to Dallas covers a straight-line distance of about 225 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~1h 8m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Houston to Dallas at a glance

IAH to DFW is about 225 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Houston to Dallas on Eazair
Origin	Houston (IAH)
Destination	Dallas (DFW)
Average Flight Time	~1h 8m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$143
Fares Last Checked	Oct 14, 2026
Distance	225 miles (IAH to DFW)
Time in Dallas	Same time as Houston
Airlines in our fare results	4

Local time in Dallas is the same as in Houston. Houston is on Central Time, Dallas on Central Time.

Flight deals from Houston to Dallas

Flights on this page leave Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and land at Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW). Houston Hobby (HOU), about 11 miles southeast of downtown, and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are not included. United, American, Delta and Frontier have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. On landing, DFW's gate table puts Delta, United and Frontier in Terminal E, and American in any of its five terminals.

Getting to IAH from downtown Houston, METRO Route 500 IAH Downtown Direct links the George R. Brown Convention Center area with Terminal E, stopping on Level 2 outside Door E201. Car drop-off is on Departures Level 2 at Terminals A, C and E, and Level 1 at Terminal D. If your gate is in Terminal B, check in and clear security at Terminal C, because the airport's alerts page says the Terminal B ticketing lobby is closed until late 2026.

Once at DFW, Skylink, the free train inside security, links all five terminals 24 hours a day and comes about every 2 minutes. Heading into the city, the DART Orange Line leaves from Terminal A Station near Gate A10 for downtown Dallas, while TEXRail at Terminal B goes to downtown Fort Worth. The DART Silver Line, also at Terminal B, runs to Plano and not to downtown Dallas. Taxis line up on the lower level of every terminal.

EazAir made its first 12 fare checks for IAH to DFW between 3 Sep and 14 Oct 2026, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. Those 12 checks returned 7 different results. The highest was at least one and a half times the lowest, and the lowest result came on 3 Sep. Delta and American include a carry-on on their lowest fares; United and Frontier do not. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Houston to Dallas flights

Departure · Houston

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Central Time

Other airports near Houston: William P. Hobby (HOU)

Arrival · Dallas

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Central Time

Other airports near Dallas: Dallas Love Field (DAL)

About Dallas

Areas to know in Dallas

Deep Ellum
Uptown
Bishop Arts District

Weather in Dallas

Hot, humid summers and mild winters. Spring and fall are generally the most comfortable seasons for outdoor sightseeing.

Houston to Dallas: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

EazAir searches Houston with the IAH code, and Houston has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result. EazAir searches Dallas with the DFW code, and Dallas has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

Dallas Love Field (DAL) is a separate airport, and Southwest is not on DFW's airline list.

Houston Hobby (HOU) is a separate airport about 11 miles southeast of downtown.

Leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

METRO Route 500 IAH Downtown Direct links downtown Houston, including the George R. Brown Convention Center, with IAH, stopping at Terminal E, Level 2, outside Door E201.
IAH lists drop-off on Departures Level 2 at Terminals A, C and E, and on Level 1 at Terminal D.
Terminal B passengers check in, drop bags and clear security at Terminal C while the Terminal B ticketing lobby is closed, according to the airport's alerts page.
IAH lists TSA PreCheck at Terminal A North from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m., Terminal C North from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Terminal E from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m., with CLEAR at Terminal A North and Terminal C.
The Terminal D checkpoint has modified hours that vary by day, so check IAH's security page, which also shows checkpoint wait times.

Arriving at Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW)

Airline	DFW gates
American	Terminals A, B, C, D and E
Delta, United, Frontier	Terminal E
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

From DFW's airline gate table, which shows no date.

DFW has five terminals, A to E. Skylink, the free train inside security, links all five 24 hours a day, about every 2 minutes, with an average ride of about 5 minutes.
Outside the secure area, DFW's Terminal Link shuttles connect the terminals.
Terminal C is under reconstruction near Gates C28 to C33. DFW says lower-level ground transportation and shuttle stops have shifted, and Terminal Link at Terminal C now has one stop, on the lower level near Gate C17.

Getting around DFW	How it works	Where it goes
Skylink	Free train inside security, 24 hours, about every 2 minutes. Average ride about 5 minutes.	All five terminals.
DART Orange Line	DFW Airport Terminal A Station, near Gate A10.	Downtown Dallas.
DART Silver Line	Terminal B. Opened 25 Oct 2025; every 30 minutes at weekday peak and every 60 minutes at other times.	Plano, with stops in several cities along the way. It does not go to downtown Dallas.
TEXRail	Terminal B.	Downtown Fort Worth.
Taxis	Lower level of Terminals A, B, C, D and E. DFW says a guest assistant is at the taxi stands from 8 a.m. to midnight.	Dallas and Fort Worth area.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 12 fare checks from Houston to Dallas ran from 3 Sep to 14 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Dallas to Houston, EazAir's first 10 checks ran from 4 Sep to 15 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least one and a half times the lowest. The 12 checks returned 7 different results. The lowest result came on 3 Sep. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

Houston Airports: IAH alerts (Terminal B lobby) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: METRO Downtown Direct (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: IAH security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: IAH pick up and drop off (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
METRO: Airport bus nonstop (Route 500) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Connect between terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Construction at DFW (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DART: DFW Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DART: Silver Line launch (8 Oct 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
City of Dallas: Love Field FAQs (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Atlanta to Dallas (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for IAH to DFW, 3 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026; DFW to IAH, 4 Sep 2026 to 15 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which Houston airport does this page fly from?

Bush Intercontinental (IAH). Houston Hobby (HOU) is a separate airport about 11 miles southeast of downtown Houston, so check the airport code on each result before you choose.

Where do I check in at IAH if my gate is in Terminal B?

At Terminal C. The airport's alerts page says the Terminal B ticketing lobby is closed until late 2026, so Terminal B passengers check in, drop bags and clear security at Terminal C, then ride the Skyway.

How do I get from DFW to downtown Dallas?

Take the DART Orange Line from DFW Airport Terminal A Station, near Gate A10. If you land in another terminal, Skylink links all five terminals inside security, and Terminal Link shuttles run outside security.

Is any part of DFW under construction?

Yes. DFW says Terminal C is under reconstruction near Gates C28 to C33. Lower-level ground transportation and shuttle stops have shifted, and Terminal Link at Terminal C now has one stop, near Gate C17.

Do the lowest fares from Houston to Dallas include a carry-on?

On Delta Main Basic and American Basic Economy, yes, plus a personal item. United Basic Economy allows a personal item only on domestic flights, with exceptions for some MileagePlus members and cardholders, and Frontier without a bundle allows a personal item only.

How far apart are IAH and DFW?

IAH and DFW are about 225 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.