$66 Cheap flight deals from Houston (HOU) to Washington (WAS)

Although the weather is slightly cooler than what you can expect in Houston, visiting Washington, DC, can give you a chance to explore some of the greatest national treasures in the United States. To find flights from Houston to Washington, DC, to fit your schedule, go to Orbitz.com.

Flying out of Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport both serve Houston travelers. Hobby Airport offers domestic flights and is a major hub for Southwest Airlines. In 2011, George Bush airport was named the tenth-busiest airport in the United States, and it offers a variety of international and domestic flights. You can get to George Bush airport using the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority's bus or rail system. The Hobby airport offers Metro bus service as well. Both airports offer parking at $17 per day and have taxi service around the clock.

Visiting Washington, DC

Washington Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and Baltimore-Washington International Airport all serve visitors to the capital. If you touch down in Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Virginia, you'll still be approximately twenty-six miles from Washington, DC. In order to get into the city, you can take the Metrobus for $1.60 each way or the Metrorail for $1.70 each way. Ronald Reagan airport and Baltimore-Washington airport also offer public transportation into the city. If you want to skip public transportation, you can also hail a taxi or take a shuttle to your hotel. Although summer marks the busy tourist season, April through May or September through October are better times to travel due to better weather and fewer crowds. Spring average temperatures are a balmy 60°F. Summertime travelers should expect high humidity and an average high temperature of approximately 89°F. Whenever you decide to visit, make a priority list of the museums and monuments that you must see. With the Smithsonian, the Kennedy Center, and the National Mall comprising just a small selection of sights to see, it's easy to overlook some truly impressive attractions.

Planning Your Trip

To get a firsthand look at the capital of the United States, look for flights from Houston to Washington, DC, on Orbitz.com. The Orbitz website can also help you book tours of famous landmarks and lodging for the length of your stay in the nation's capital.