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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Houston

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Todayโ€™s best flight deals from Philadelphia to Houston

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Philadelphia to Houston

August 13 - September 2

Cheapest

PHL - Houston

$284

$168

Round trip

August 9 - September 2

PHL - Houston

$274

$170

Round trip

August 9 - August 11

Best

PHL - Houston

$332

$175

Round trip

July 15 - July 22

PHL - Houston

$222

$180

Round trip

July 18 - July 20

PHL - Houston

$229

$182

Round trip

July 8 - July 10

PHL - Houston

$236

$183

Round trip

August 19 - August 22

PHL - Houston

$241

$183

Round trip

August 26 - August 29

PHL - Houston

$241

$187

Round trip

July 1 - July 4

Earliest

PHL - Houston

$190

$189

Round trip

August 25 - August 29

PHL - Houston

$241

$190

Round trip

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Route Intelligence โ€” 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Houston

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Houston connect at least once, with only 34.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you'll often find yourself making multiple stops on your journey.
Fares for flights from Philadelphia to Houston typically range from $238โ€“$612, with a median of $367. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low-cost option may require flexibility.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Houston? The data shows that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $188. Other cost-effective months include August and July, both with median fares of $238.
A typical journey from Philadelphia to Houston takes about 13h 44m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries are not direct. The overall travel time can vary depending on the number and length of stopovers.
The distance between Philadelphia and Houston is 2129 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight. This distance contributes to the typical journey time and the need for connecting itineraries for many travelers.

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Houston

Regular price: $240 - $366

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

The regular price range for this route is between $240 and $366. The current lowest deal is $168 with Allegiant Air, for travel from August 13 to September 2.

now $168

Low $240

High $366

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Houston is April, with a median price of $188. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1008. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $188

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,008

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Direct flights from Philadelphia to Houston

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Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Houston

Wed, Jun 17

โŒ› Last-Minute

PHL - Houston

Frontier Airlines

Philadelphia (PHL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$470

$240

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

โŒ› Last-Minute

TTN - Houston

Frontier Airlines

Trenton (TTN) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$391

$301

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

โŒ› Last-Minute

TTN - Houston

Frontier Airlines

Trenton (TTN) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$506

$301

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

โŒ› Last-Minute

TTN - Houston

Frontier Airlines

Trenton (TTN) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$428

$324

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

โŒ› Last-Minute

PHL - Houston

Philadelphia (PHL) - Houston (HOU)

$514

$399

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

โŒ› Last-Minute

TTN - Houston

Frontier Airlines

Trenton (TTN) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$498

$342

One-way

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

3 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 20

$470ย ย โ†’ย ย $240

49%

1 night

Jun 17 - Jun 18

$506ย ย โ†’ย ย $301

41%

1 night

Jun 19 - Jun 20

$504ย ย โ†’ย ย $301

40%

7 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 27

$427ย ย โ†’ย ย $260

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Houston

Philadelphia - Houston route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Philadelphia to Houston are above the typical level, with a median price of $367.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Houston, with a median price of $188.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 13h 44m on average.

The median flight time for connecting flights from Philadelphia to Houston is 13h 44m.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

About 34.6% of recent deals are for direct flights, with connecting flights being more common.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

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

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Philadelphia to Houston appear frequently, averaging 1.03 deals per day.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Philadelphia to Houston.

๐Ÿ“ ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$168

Houston main airports to arrive at

William P. Hobby (HOU)

Cheapest

William P. Hobby Airport is a convenient choice for flights to Houston, offering a good balance of price and accessibility.

๐Ÿ“ ~15 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$168

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

George Bush Intercontinental Airport serves as another option for arriving in Houston from Philadelphia.

๐Ÿ“ ~30 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$178

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austinโ€“Bergstrom International (AUS)

Consider Austinโ€“Bergstrom International for its extensive domestic and growing international route networks.

๐Ÿ“ ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$180

San Antonio International (SAT)

San Antonio International offers reliable service and multiple carriers, often with competitive domestic pricing.

๐Ÿ“ ~300 km from Houston (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$217

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International is a massive global hub, offering nearly any destination not served by Houston.

๐Ÿ“ ~380 km from Houston (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$147

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Dallas Love Field is a major domestic hub, particularly useful for Southwest Airlines passengers.

๐Ÿ“ ~360 km from Houston (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$251

Easterwood (CLL)

Easterwood is the closest geographical alternative for residents in Northwest Houston suburbs.

๐Ÿ“ ~130 km from Houston (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$328

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Jun 24

Houston, United States

83% AI deal score

$991

$691

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Houston, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,113

$769

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Houston, United States

81% AI deal score

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Houston, United States

80% AI deal score

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Houston, United States

80% AI deal score

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$769

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Houston, United States

80% AI deal score

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$769

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Houston, United States

80% AI deal score

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$779

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Houston, United States

80% AI deal score

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$784

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Houston, United States

80% AI deal score

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$799

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Houston, United States

80% AI deal score

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$879

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Houston, United States

80% AI deal score

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$879

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Houston, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,567

$917

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Houston, United States

80% AI deal score

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$686

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Houston, United States

80% AI deal score

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$686

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Houston, United States

79% AI deal score

$996

$769

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Houston, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,022

$769

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Houston, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,018

$769

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Houston, United States

79% AI deal score

$987

$769

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Houston, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,008

$769

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Houston, United States

79% AI deal score

$999

$769

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Houston, United States

79% AI deal score

$995

$769

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Houston, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,016

$769

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Houston, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,020

$784

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Houston, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,011

$784

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Houston, United States

79% AI deal score

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$784

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Houston, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,030

$799

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Houston, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,039

$799

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Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,164

$769

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Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

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$769

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Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,018

$799

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Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,014

$799

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Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

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$799

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Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$944

$656

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Houston, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,439

$972

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Houston, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,421

$972

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Houston, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,431

$1,034

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Houston, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,607

$1,081

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Houston, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,011

$769

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Houston, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,018

$769

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Houston, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,018

$769

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Houston, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,015

$769

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Houston, United States

75% AI deal score

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$784

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Houston, United States

75% AI deal score

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$784

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Houston, United States

75% AI deal score

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$784

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Houston, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,027

$784

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Houston, United States

75% AI deal score

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$1,061

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Houston, United States

74% AI deal score

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$769

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Houston, United States

74% AI deal score

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$799

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Houston, United States

74% AI deal score

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Houston, United States

73% AI deal score

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Houston, United States

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Houston, United States

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Houston, United States

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Houston, United States

73% AI deal score

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Houston, United States

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Houston, United States

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Houston, United States

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Houston, United States

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Houston, United States

73% AI deal score

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Houston, United States

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Houston, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Philadelphia to Houston is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for tickets was around $217. Prices tend to be significantly higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $733. Even booking more than 60 days in advance saw a higher average price of $409, suggesting that the sweet spot for savings is within the 28-59 day window.

A good deal for a flight from Philadelphia to Houston is considered to be $238 or less. This threshold is based on historical price data from the trailing 90 days, representing the 25th percentile of prices observed. The median price for this route across the same period was $367, while prices in the upper quartile reached $612. Therefore, if you find a ticket at or below $238, it's typically a favorable price.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Houston, with a median price of $188. August and July also offered competitive prices, both having a median of $238. While August was also identified as the most expensive month in some observations, its median price of $238 still represents a significant saving compared to the annual median of $367 for this route. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider these months.