Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Houston (PHL - HOU)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$210	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Houston is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight	$105	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Philadelphia to Houston is currently $105
Cheapest nonstop flights	$258	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Houston is currently $258
Last-minute weekend getaway	$260	Frontier 1 stop 19 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Philadelphia to Houston is currently $260
Cheapest business class flights	$458	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Houston is currently $458

Fastest flight	3 hr 29 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Houston takes 3 hr 29 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 Philadelphia to Houston is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $135–200
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $240–370

Popular airlines from Philadelphia to Houston

American

Nonstop

from $294

Typical price: $240–390

14 weekly nonstop flights

PHL - IAH Every day

792 weekly connecting flights

PHL - HOU, IAH Every day
United

Nonstop

from $304

Typical price: $240–400

21 weekly nonstop flights

PHL - IAH Every day

212 weekly connecting flights

PHL - IAH Every day
Southwest

from $314

Typical price: $245–390

950 weekly connecting flights

PHL - HOU Every day
Delta

from $314

Typical price: $250–520

440 weekly connecting flights

PHL - HOU, IAH Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $210

Typical price: $155–335

3 weekly nonstop flights

PHL - IAH Every Mon, Fri, Sun

47 weekly connecting flights

PHL - IAH Every day
Spirit

Typical price: $165–340

23 weekly connecting flights

PHL - IAH Every day

Popular airports near Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 19 min 7 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 1 hr 54 min 87 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark United States 1 hr 27 min 73 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 1 hr 57 min 88 mi

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 51 min 237 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 27 min 140 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Philadelphia to Houston

The cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Houston are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $135 to $200.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

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

The cheapest American flight from Philadelphia to Houston is $294, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest United flight from Philadelphia to Houston is $304, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Philadelphia to Houston is $314, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Delta flight from Philadelphia to Houston is $314, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Philadelphia to Houston is $210, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Houston starts at $210 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Wed, May 27.

3 hr 29 min is the shortest flight time from Philadelphia to Houston.

Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Philadelphia to Houston.
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 Philadelphia to Houston 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 Philadelphia to Houston.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 21 nonstop flights and 212 connecting flights per week. United flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 950 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Philadelphia to Houston are:

American offers 14 nonstop flights and 792 connecting flights per week. American flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Delta offers 440 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Frontier offers 3 nonstop flights and 47 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Spirit offers 23 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Philadelphia and Houston.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

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

The cheapest American flight from Philadelphia to Houston is $294, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest United flight from Philadelphia to Houston is $304, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Philadelphia to Houston is $314, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Delta flight from Philadelphia to Houston is $314, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Philadelphia to Houston is $210, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

United, American and Frontier fly direct from Philadelphia to Houston.

There are 14 American direct flights from Philadelphia to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United direct flights from Philadelphia to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Philadelphia to Houston per week. Flights are available on Monday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Philadelphia and Houston at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

United, American and Frontier fly direct from Philadelphia to Houston.

There are 14 American direct flights from Philadelphia to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United direct flights from Philadelphia to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Philadelphia to Houston per week. Flights are available on Monday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Philadelphia to Houston on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Philadelphia and Houston start at $258 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 1 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Philadelphia to Houston, 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 Philadelphia and Houston start at $458 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Philadelphia and Houston start at $210 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from Philadelphia to Houston, 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 Philadelphia and Houston starts at $260 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Philadelphia and Houston at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Philadelphia to Houston, 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.