What percentage of Houston to Philadelphia flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 20.7% of flights from Houston to Philadelphia have been direct. This indicates that a significant portion of flights on this route typically involve one or more stops. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers has historically been 2. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

How long does it take to fly from Houston to Philadelphia?

A direct flight from Houston to Philadelphia typically takes 3 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 2129 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 9 hours and 36 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with choosing a direct route. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their itinerary.

How often do cheap flights from Houston to Philadelphia come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Houston to Philadelphia come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent availability of good deals across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable pricing options with regularity. This consistent availability makes it easier for travelers to secure economical fares for their journey.

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Houston to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Philadelphia

Fares for cheap flights from Houston to Philadelphia typically range from $264–$535, with a median of $362. Right now, prices are above the typical level for this route. Only 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals may require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Philadelphia? Historically, October stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $144. Following closely, May offers a median price of $168, and April presents a median of $188, making these months generally more budget-friendly for this journey.

A typical journey from Houston to Philadelphia has a median flight time of 3h 25m. However, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 20.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from Houston to Philadelphia. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2, which significantly extends the overall travel duration.

The route from Houston to Philadelphia covers a distance of 2129 kilometers. This classifies it as a medium-haul journey, meaning you can expect a flight that is neither very short nor extremely long. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive fares.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Philadelphia

Regular price: $197 - $289

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Philadelphia is typically between $197 and $289. The current lowest deal is $123 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 31-Nov 3.

now $123

Low $197

High $289

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Philadelphia

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Philadelphia is May, with a median price of $168. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1082. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $168

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,082

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Philadelphia

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Philadelphia

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Trenton

Houston (IAH) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$534

$308

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Trenton

Houston (IAH) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$536

$311

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Trenton

Houston (IAH) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$575

$311

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Trenton

Houston (IAH) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$581

$322

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Philadelphia

Houston (IAH) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$332

$198

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Trenton

Houston (IAH) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$387

$211

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$575 → $311

46%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$581 → $322

45%

2 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 28

$534 → $308

42%

2 nights

Jul 28 - Jul 30

$536 → $311

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Philadelphia

Houston - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Houston to Philadelphia are above the typical level, with a median price of $362.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 25m

Direct flights to Philadelphia typically take 3h 25m, while connecting flights average 20h 19m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

20.7% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 20.7% of flights from Houston to Philadelphia are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from Houston to Philadelphia recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Houston to Philadelphia are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$116

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$116

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is a major international hub with a vast network of domestic and global destinations.

📍 ~135 km from Philadelphia (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$174

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Philadelphia

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$1,103

$779

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Houston to Philadelphia is 7-13 days before departure. Flights booked within this period have typically shown an average price of $222. In contrast, booking 0-6 days out has historically resulted in a significantly higher average price of $1506. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging around $502, and also for those made 14-27 days out, at an average of $486.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Houston to Philadelphia is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $264. The median price for this route over the same period has been $362. Prices above $535 typically fall into the more expensive range. By comparing offers to the $264 threshold, travelers can identify favorable pricing.

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 of $168, and April had a median of $188. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price for this route, which stands at $362. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these months.

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Houston to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from Houston to Philadelphia

Regular price: $197 - $289

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Philadelphia is typically between $197 and $289. The current lowest deal is $123 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 31-Nov 3.

now $123

Low $197

High $289

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Philadelphia

May

Cheapest

Flights from $168

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,082

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Philadelphia

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Philadelphia

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Trenton

Houston (IAH) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$534

$308

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Trenton

Houston (IAH) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$536

$311

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Trenton

Houston (IAH) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$575

$311

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Trenton

Houston (IAH) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$581

$322

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Philadelphia

Houston (IAH) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$332

$198

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Trenton

Houston (IAH) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$387

$211

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$575 → $311

46%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$581 → $322

45%

2 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 28

$534 → $308

42%

2 nights

Jul 28 - Jul 30

$536 → $311

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Philadelphia