Cheap flights from George Bush Intercontinental to Dallas/Fort Worth from $79
Updated 2026-05-28
225 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 51m with 5 airlines operating direct service from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $79 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $237). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from George Bush Intercontinental
Houston George Bush Intercontinental is United Airlines' second-largest hub after Newark, with five terminals and a Skytrain people mover connecting them. METRO's bus 102 runs from the airport to downtown Houston in around 50 minutes; light rail does not extend to IAH. International long-haul through Houston is heaviest to Latin America (over 30 destinations) and Europe, with Lufthansa, KLM, Air France and British Airways all operating daily and growing Middle East service via Qatar, Emirates and Turkish.
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International is 17 miles northwest of downtown Dallas. DART's Orange Line runs from Terminal A directly to downtown in around 50 minutes for $2.50. Fares spike around the Texas State Fair (late September–October) and the Cotton Bowl. American Airlines hub presence keeps fares to DFW competitive year-round; January and August are typically the cheapest months for inbound leisure travellers.
Who flies IAH to DFW?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 51m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 51m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 51m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 51m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 51m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly IAH→DFW
Aggregated from 12 months of Travelpayouts fare data. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Source: Travelpayouts route data, refreshed every 30 days. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Houston to Dallas FAQs
Direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) take approximately 51m for the 225-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $79. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
5 carriers operate direct service from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): United Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is the primary international airport for Dallas. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.