Cheap flights from Phoenix to Houston

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Cheapest round-trip flights $159
Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Sun, Jun 21
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Houston is currently $159
Cheapest one-way flight $49
Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9
The cheapest one-way flight from Phoenix to Houston is currently $49
Last-minute weekend getaway $175
Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Phoenix to Houston is currently $175
Cheapest business class flights $407
Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Sun, Jun 21
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Phoenix to Houston is currently $407
Fastest flight 2 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Phoenix to Houston takes 2 hr 25 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 Phoenix to Houston is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
December
Cheapest
Typical prices: $55–300
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $160–300

Popular airlines from Phoenix to Houston

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $328
    Typical price: $175–385
    45 weekly nonstop flights
    PHX - HOU Every day
    2412 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - HOU Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $328
    Typical price: $170–420
    33 weekly nonstop flights
    PHX - IAH Every day
    306 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - IAH Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $328
    Typical price: $180–425
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    PHX - IAH Every day
    851 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $159
    Typical price: $110–255
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    PHX - IAH Every day
    33 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - IAH Every day
  • Delta
    from $348
    Typical price: $215–560
    212 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Alaska
    from $469
    Typical price: $455–1,050
    21 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - IAH Every day

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 31 min 15 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 Phoenix to Houston

The cheapest flights from Phoenix to Houston are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $55 to $300.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $159. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $49.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Phoenix to Houston is $328, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Houston is $328, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Houston is $328, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to Houston is $159, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Houston is $348, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Houston is $469, flying from May 9 to May 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Houston starts at $159 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sun, Jun 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $49 and departs on Sat, May 9.
2 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Houston.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 45 nonstop flights and 2,412 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Phoenix to Houston are:
  • United offers 33 nonstop flights and 306 connecting flights per week. United flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • American offers 20 nonstop flights and 851 connecting flights per week. American flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 33 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Delta offers 212 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Phoenix and Houston.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $159. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $49.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Phoenix to Houston is $328, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Houston is $328, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Houston is $328, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to Houston is $159, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Houston is $348, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Houston is $469, flying from May 9 to May 10.
Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Phoenix to Houston.
  • There are 45 Southwest direct flights from Phoenix to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 33 United direct flights from Phoenix to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 American direct flights from Phoenix to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Phoenix to Houston 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 Phoenix and Houston at price $175 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Phoenix to Houston.
  • There are 45 Southwest direct flights from Phoenix to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 33 United direct flights from Phoenix to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 American direct flights from Phoenix to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Phoenix to Houston 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 Phoenix to Houston on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Phoenix and Houston start at $159 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sun, Jun 21 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Phoenix 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 Phoenix and Houston start at $407 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sun, Jun 21 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Phoenix and Houston start at $159 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sun, Jun 21.
To book business class trips from Phoenix 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 Phoenix and Houston starts at $175 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Phoenix and Houston at price $175 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Phoenix 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.

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