Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Phoenix (HOU - PHX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Houston to Phoenix and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$199	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Phoenix is currently $199
Cheapest one-way flight	$105	Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Phoenix is currently $105
Last-minute weekend getaway	$200	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Phoenix is currently $200
Cheapest business class flights	$447	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Phoenix is currently $447

Fastest flight	2 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to Phoenix takes 2 hr 35 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 $328

Typical price: $175–390

45 weekly nonstop flights

HOU - PHX Every day

2532 weekly connecting flights

HOU - PHX Every day
United

Nonstop

from $332

Typical price: $170–425

33 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - PHX Every day

291 weekly connecting flights

IAH - PHX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $332

Typical price: $180–430

20 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - PHX Every day

879 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - PHX Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $199

Typical price: $110–255

7 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - PHX Every day

44 weekly connecting flights

IAH - PHX Every day
Delta

from $352

Typical price: $215–560

228 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - PHX Every day
Alaska

from $469

Typical price: $460–1,050

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 22 min 9 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 52 min 237 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 27 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 25 mi
Tucson International Airport (TUS)

Tucson United States 1 hr 54 min 112 mi
Scottsdale Airport (SCF)

Phoenix United States 32 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 $199. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Phoenix is $328, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to Phoenix is $332, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Phoenix is $332, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Phoenix is $199, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Phoenix is $352, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to Phoenix is $469, flying from May 9 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Phoenix starts at $199 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Wed, Aug 5.

2 hr 35 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 45 nonstop flights and 2,532 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 33 nonstop flights and 291 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
American offers 20 nonstop flights and 879 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 7 nonstop flights and 44 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
Delta offers 228 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 $199. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Phoenix is $328, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to Phoenix is $332, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Phoenix is $332, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Phoenix is $199, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Phoenix is $352, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to Phoenix is $469, flying from May 9 to May 10.

Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Houston to Phoenix.

There are 45 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 United direct flights from Houston to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 American direct flights from Houston to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Houston to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.

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 $200 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Houston to Phoenix.

There are 45 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 United direct flights from Houston to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 American direct flights from Houston to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Houston to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.

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 $199 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5 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 $447 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Phoenix start at $199 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5.

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 $200 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Phoenix at price $200 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

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.