Cheap flights Dallas (DAL) to Houston (HOU)
Dallas to Houston is a 265-mile trip. We compared 5 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | DAL → HOU | $144 | $99 | $243 |
| Cheapest combo | DAL → HOU | $144 | $99 | $243 |
Departure airports near Dallas
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to HOU | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL — Dallas | 7 mi / 10m | $66 | $144 | $210 |
| DFW — Dallas | 19.4 mi / 25m | $79 | $144 | $223 |
Arrival airports near Houston
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from DAL | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU — Houston | 11 mi / 16m | $33 | $144 | $176 |
| IAH — Houston | 18.8 mi / 25m | $49 | $131 | $180 |
| AUS — Austin | 166.2 mi / 2h 38m | $366 | $124 | $490 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 265 miles, 4h 23m, and an estimated $47 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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