Cheap flights from Houston to Phoenix

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Houston to Phoenix and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $72
Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Mon, Mar 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Phoenix is currently $72
Cheapest one-way flight $28
Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Feb 28
The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Phoenix is currently $28
Last-minute weekend getaway $260
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Jan 24 — Sun, Jan 25
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Phoenix is currently $260
Cheapest business class flights $677
United Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Mon, Mar 2
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Phoenix is currently $677
Fastest flight 2 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to Phoenix takes 2 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Phoenix is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
December
Cheapest
Typical prices: $65–300
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $155–250

Popular airlines from Houston to Phoenix

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $177
    Typical price: $175–400
    36 weekly nonstop flights
    HOU - PHX Every day
    2382 weekly connecting flights
    HOU - PHX Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $177
    Typical price: $170–415
    35 weekly nonstop flights
    IAH - PHX Every day
    400 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - PHX Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $177
    Typical price: $180–420
    17 weekly nonstop flights
    IAH - PHX Every day
    900 weekly connecting flights
    HOU, IAH - PHX Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $72
    Typical price: $105–255
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    IAH - PHX Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    38 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - PHX Every day
  • Delta
    from $207
    Typical price: $215–550
    176 weekly connecting flights
    HOU, IAH - PHX Every day
  • Alaska
    from $457
    Typical price: $460–1,100
    21 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - PHX Every day

Popular airports near Houston

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
    Houston United States 23 min 9 mi
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 2 hr 26 min 140 mi

Popular airports near Phoenix

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
    Phoenix United States 12 min 3 mi
  • Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
    Phoenix United States 41 min 25 mi
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
    Tucson United States 1 hr 53 min 112 mi
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
    Phoenix United States 31 min 15 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to Phoenix

The cheapest flights from Houston to Phoenix are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $65 to $300.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $72. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Phoenix is $177, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest United flight from Houston to Phoenix is $177, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from Houston to Phoenix is $177, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Phoenix is $72, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Phoenix is $207, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 22.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to Phoenix is $457, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Phoenix starts at $72 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $28 and departs on Sat, Feb 28.
2 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to Phoenix.
Most visitors arrive Dec–May, when the weather is warm and dry. Summers (May–Sep) are very hot. Local events include the Phoenix Open professional golf tournament (late Jan–early Feb), the Arizona State Fair (Oct) and the Arizona National Livestock Show (Dec).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to Phoenix.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Houston to Phoenix really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Houston to Phoenix.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 36 nonstop flights and 2,382 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Houston to Phoenix are:
  • United offers 35 nonstop flights and 400 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • American offers 17 nonstop flights and 900 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • Frontier offers 5 nonstop flights and 38 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • Delta offers 176 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Houston and Phoenix.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $72. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Phoenix is $177, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest United flight from Houston to Phoenix is $177, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from Houston to Phoenix is $177, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Phoenix is $72, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Phoenix is $207, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 22.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to Phoenix is $457, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Houston to Phoenix.
  • There are 36 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 35 United direct flights from Houston to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 American direct flights from Houston to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Frontier direct flights from Houston to Phoenix per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Phoenix at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Jan 25.
Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Houston to Phoenix.
  • There are 36 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 35 United direct flights from Houston to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 American direct flights from Houston to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Frontier direct flights from Houston to Phoenix per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Houston to Phoenix on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and Phoenix start at $72 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to Phoenix, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Houston and Phoenix start at $677 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Phoenix start at $72 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2.
To book business class trips from Houston to Phoenix, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and Phoenix starts at $260 from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Jan 25 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Phoenix at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Jan 25.
To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to Phoenix, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

Search more flights

Popular trips from Houston

  1. Tokyo
    $655
    Jan 29 — Feb 1
    Nonstop 13 hr 55 min ZIPAIR Tokyo
  2. Miami
    $69
    Feb 21 — Feb 23
    Nonstop 2 hr 29 min Spirit
  3. Seattle
    $165
    Feb 28 — Mar 2
    1 stop 7 hr 16 min Frontier
  4. Las Vegas
    $104
    Feb 28 — Mar 2
    Nonstop 3 hr 28 min Spirit

Find cheap flights from Houston to anywhere

Find cheap flights on popular routes