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Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Philadelphia

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Houston to Philadelphia

July 8 - July 15

Cheapest
Earliest

IAH - Philadelphia

$240

$169

Round trip

July 18 - August 13

IAH - Philadelphia

$209

$172

Round trip

August 11 - August 13

Best

IAH - Philadelphia

$300

$172

Round trip

October 20 - October 28

IAH - Philadelphia

$251

$174

Round trip

July 18 - August 9

IAH - Philadelphia

$210

$175

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July 18 - July 22

IAH - Philadelphia

$247

$180

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July 21 - July 28

IAH - Philadelphia

$232

$180

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August 18 - August 21

IAH - Philadelphia

$297

$180

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August 19 - August 24

IAH - Philadelphia

$292

$180

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July 15 - July 21

IAH - Philadelphia

$237

$188

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Houston to Philadelphia

Fares for cheap flights from Houston to Philadelphia typically range from $238–$460, with a median price of $298. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Philadelphia, October stands out with a median fare of $144. Other cost-effective months include May, where the median fare is $168, and April, with a median of $188.
A typical journey from Houston to Philadelphia takes about 12h 3m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries connect at least once.
The distance between Houston and Philadelphia is approximately 2129 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This means you can expect a flight that is neither very short nor extremely long.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Philadelphia

Regular price: $205 - $323

Prices for flights from Houston to Philadelphia are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Houston to Philadelphia typically range from $205 to $323. The current lowest deal is $169 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jul 8-Jul 15.

now $169

Low $205

High $323

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Philadelphia

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Philadelphia is October, with a median price of $144. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $2290. Generally, prices are lower from February to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $144

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,290

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Direct flights from Houston to Philadelphia

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Last-minute flights going from Houston to Philadelphia

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Philadelphia

Frontier Airlines

Houston (IAH) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$218

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Trenton

Frontier Airlines

Houston (IAH) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$455

$314

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Trenton

Frontier Airlines

Houston (IAH) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$528

$342

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Trenton

Frontier Airlines

Houston (IAH) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$536

$301

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Trenton

Frontier Airlines

Houston (IAH) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$478

$301

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Trenton

Frontier Airlines

Houston (IAH) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$526

$301

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Philadelphia

3 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 23

$530  →  $260

51%

4 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 24

$526  →  $260

51%

1 night

Jun 19 - Jun 20

$536  →  $301

44%

2 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 22

$535  →  $301

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Philadelphia

Houston - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Houston to Philadelphia are below the typical level at a median of $298.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Philadelphia, with a median price of $144.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 12h 3m

Flights from Houston to Philadelphia typically take 12h 3m, covering a distance of 2129 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 34.9% of deals being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is among the carriers offering direct flights from Houston to Philadelphia.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Houston to Philadelphia are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Philadelphia, potentially with competitive pricing for your trip.

📍 ~30 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$169

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport provides another option for flights from Houston to Philadelphia.

📍 ~15 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$172

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Houston to Philadelphia.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers significantly more flight options and is excellent for long-haul international routes.

📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International is a major base for Southwest Airlines, offering extensive domestic coverage and often lower fares.

📍 ~150 km from destination city (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$141

Trenton–Mercer (TTN)

Trenton–Mercer is extremely close to Philadelphia, offering fast check-in and budget-friendly options from low-cost carriers.

📍 ~50 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$190

Lehigh Valley International (ABE)

Lehigh Valley International is a less crowded option with reliable regional connections, an easy drive from Philadelphia's northern suburbs.

📍 ~90 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$237

Atlantic City International (ACY)

Atlantic City International is convenient for travelers on the eastern side of the Philadelphia metro, with a simple, easy-to-navigate terminal.

📍 ~90 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$202

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Historically, the best time to book flights from Houston to Philadelphia is typically 7-13 days before departure. Flights booked within this window had an average price of $222. Booking 0-6 days out saw a significantly higher average price of $1506. For travelers planning further ahead, flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaged $372, while those booked 60+ days out averaged $502.

A flight from Houston to Philadelphia is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $238. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route over the same period was $298, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $460.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Houston to Philadelphia are October, May, and April. In October, the median price was $144, while May saw a median price of $168. April also offered competitive pricing with a median of $188. The annual median price for this route is $298, indicating that these months offer significant savings.