What percentage of Houston to Phoenix flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 42.4% of flights from Houston to Phoenix were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

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

A direct flight from Houston to Phoenix typically takes 2 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 1621 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 9 hours and 17 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey. Travelers should factor in these durations when choosing their flight.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Houston to Phoenix come up frequently. This route is classified as one where deals are consistently available. Travelers can typically find favorable prices without an extended wait. This consistent availability makes it easier to plan trips to Phoenix from Houston.

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Houston to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Phoenix

Fares for flights from Houston to Phoenix typically range from $155–$511, with a median price of $295. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 6% of recent fares from Houston to Phoenix were classified as a good price.

When looking for cheap flights from Houston to Phoenix, the cheapest time to fly is often in May, with a median fare of $108. Other affordable months include October, where the median fare is $124, and August, with a median fare of $128.

A typical journey from Houston to Phoenix takes about 2h 50m, including connections. The route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 1621 kilometers.

For direct flights from Houston to Phoenix, a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Approximately 42.4% of recent fares were for non-stop itineraries. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Phoenix

Regular price: $87 - $236

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Phoenix is $87 to $236. The current lowest deal is $76 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 19-Oct 20.

now $76

Low $87

High $236

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Phoenix

Flights from Houston to Phoenix are cheapest in October, with a median price of $101. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $967. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $101

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $967

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Phoenix

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Phoenix

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Phoenix

Houston (IAH) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$300

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Phoenix

Houston (IAH) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$379

$313

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Phoenix

Houston (IAH) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$424

$314

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Phoenix

Houston (IAH) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$427

$365

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Phoenix

Houston (IAH) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$379

$309

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Phoenix

Houston (IAH) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$342

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$442 → $312

29%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$442 → $322

27%

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

$222 → $116

48%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$202 → $107

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Phoenix

Houston - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Houston to Phoenix are near the typical level of $295.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices.

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $108 for flights to Phoenix.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 50m.

The median flight duration for a direct flight is 2h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has direct flights available for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $76.

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $76 from Houston to Phoenix.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

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

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) could be a good option for flights from Houston to Phoenix.

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

💸 Flights from ~$125

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) could be a convenient option for flights from Houston to Phoenix.

📍 ~16 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$230

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Houston to Phoenix.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$130

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International offers a wide range of domestic and some international connections, despite fewer direct flight options.

📍 ~180 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$255

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Dec 24

Phoenix, United States

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Dec 24

Phoenix, United States

49% AI deal score

$1,342

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Nov 14

Phoenix, United States

49% AI deal score

$1,357

WestJet, +1

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From IAH

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Nov 14

Phoenix, United States

49% AI deal score

$1,357

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From IAH

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Nov 12

Phoenix, United States

49% AI deal score

$1,386

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Dec 24

Phoenix, United States

49% AI deal score

$1,389

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Nov 21

Phoenix, United States

49% AI deal score

$1,405

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Jan 06

Phoenix, United States

49% AI deal score

$1,444

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Dec 10

Phoenix, United States

49% AI deal score

$1,444

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From IAH

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Nov 07

Phoenix, United States

49% AI deal score

$1,444

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Dec 01

Phoenix, United States

49% AI deal score

$1,444

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From IAH

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Dec 05

Phoenix, United States

49% AI deal score

$1,444

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Houston to Phoenix is typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices averaged around $323 when booked within this window. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out saw average prices increase significantly to $922. Even booking 0-6 days before departure was more affordable at an average of $571, though still considerably higher than the 60+ day window.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Houston to Phoenix is considered to be $155 or less. The median price for this route was $295. Prices typically ranged up to $511 for the higher end of fares during this period. Travelers aiming for the best value should target prices at or below the $155 threshold.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Phoenix, with a median price of $108. October and August also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $124 and $128 respectively. These months were significantly more affordable than the annual median price of $295 for this route. Travelers looking for the lowest fares should consider these months.

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Houston to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Phoenix

A typical journey from Houston to Phoenix takes about 2h 50m, including connections. The route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 1621 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Phoenix

Regular price: $87 - $236

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Phoenix is $87 to $236. The current lowest deal is $76 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 19-Oct 20.

now $76

Low $87

High $236

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Phoenix

October

Cheapest

Flights from $101

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $967

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Phoenix

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Phoenix

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Phoenix

Houston (IAH) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$300

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Phoenix

Houston (IAH) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$379

$313

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Phoenix

Houston (IAH) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$424

$314

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Phoenix

Houston (IAH) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$427

$365

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Phoenix

Houston (IAH) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$379

$309

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Phoenix

Houston (IAH) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$342

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$442 → $312

29%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$442 → $322

27%

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

$222 → $116

48%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$202 → $107

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Phoenix

Houston - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Houston to Phoenix are near the typical level of $295.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices.

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $108 for flights to Phoenix.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 50m.

The median flight duration for a direct flight is 2h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has direct flights available for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $76.

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $76 from Houston to Phoenix.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

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

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) could be a good option for flights from Houston to Phoenix.

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

💸 Flights from ~$125

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) could be a convenient option for flights from Houston to Phoenix.

📍 ~16 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$230

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Houston to Phoenix.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$130

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International offers a wide range of domestic and some international connections, despite fewer direct flight options.

📍 ~180 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$255

Phoenix, United States

49% AI deal score

$1,444

WestJet, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Cheap Flights from Houston to Phoenix

Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Phoenix

Houston to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Houston to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Phoenix

Direct flights from Houston to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Phoenix

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Phoenix

Houston - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Fly in May for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 2h 50m.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $76.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Houston main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

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Dec 24

Nov 14

Nov 14

Nov 12

Dec 24

Nov 21

Jan 06

Dec 10

Nov 07

Dec 01

Dec 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

When should I buy Houston to Phoenix tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Houston to Phoenix?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Phoenix?

What percentage of Houston to Phoenix flights are direct?

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

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

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More routes from Houston

Flights to Phoenix from other cities

Houston to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Houston to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Phoenix

Direct flights from Houston to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Phoenix

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Phoenix

Houston - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Fly in May for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 2h 50m.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $76.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Houston main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

Dec 24

Dec 24

Nov 14

Nov 14

Nov 12

Dec 24

Nov 21

Jan 06

Dec 10

Nov 07

Dec 01

Dec 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

When should I buy Houston to Phoenix tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Houston to Phoenix?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Phoenix?