How many flights from Philadelphia to Houston are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 17.6% of flights from Philadelphia to Houston were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically two. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

What's the flight time from Philadelphia to Houston?

The typical direct flight time from Philadelphia to Houston is 3 hours and 41 minutes, covering a distance of 2129 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 12 hours and 14 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience and time-saving benefits of choosing a non-stop option when available. Travelers should account for these variations in their planning.

Should I set a price alert for Philadelphia to Houston flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Philadelphia to Houston are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good deals occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to capture these frequent price drops. Travelers can leverage alerts to monitor prices and book when a favorable fare becomes available.

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Philadelphia to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Houston

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Houston connect at least once, with only 17.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

Right now, fares for flights from Philadelphia to Houston typically range from $299–$907, with a median of $514. Current fares are near the typical level, and about 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Houston, April stands out 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 3h 41m including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights on this route.

The distance between Philadelphia and Houston is 2129 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Houston

Regular price: $205 - $284

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

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Houston is $205 to $284. The current lowest deal is $80 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 10-Nov 17.

now $80

Low $205

High $284

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Houston is July, with a median price of $238. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1273. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $238

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,273

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Houston

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Houston

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Houston

Trenton (TTN) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$581

$340

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Houston

Philadelphia (PHL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$247

$150

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Houston

Philadelphia (PHL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$232

$110

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Houston

Philadelphia (PHL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$231

$139

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Houston

Philadelphia (PHL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$215

$115

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Houston

Philadelphia (PHL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$215

$96

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$558 → $349

37%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$552 → $350

37%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$581 → $381

34%

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

$548 → $350

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Houston

Philadelphia - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Philadelphia to Houston are near the typical level, with a median price of $514.

📅 Best time to fly

April, August, and July offer lower median prices

Historically, April ($188), August ($238), and July ($238) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 41m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 3h 41m, while connecting flights average 22h 42m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 82.4% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$115

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport serves Houston and is often a budget-friendly option for flights from Philadelphia.

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

💸 Flights from ~$119

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International is a major international airport with extensive networks, useful for diverse flight options.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$155

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From PHL

Elite

Nov 04

Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,064

$815

Save $249

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Business Class

From PHL

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Nov 21

Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,075

$815

Save $260

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Business Class

From PHL

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Dec 09

Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,073

$819

Save $254

United Airlines

Business Class

From PHL

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Nov 22

Houston, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,579

$1,099

Save $480

From PHL

Elite

Dec 02

Houston, United States

73% AI deal score

$3,306

$2,178

Save $1,128

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Business Class

From PHL

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Dec 02

Houston, United States

73% AI deal score

$3,393

$2,193

Save $1,200

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Nov 25

Houston, United States

73% AI deal score

$991

$819

Save $172

United Airlines

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Nov 17

Houston, United States

73% AI deal score

$982

$819

Save $163

United Airlines

Business Class

From PHL

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Nov 24

Houston, United States

73% AI deal score

$990

$819

Save $171

United Airlines

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Dec 02

Houston, United States

72% AI deal score

$3,133

$2,313

Save $820

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Dec 01

Houston, United States

72% AI deal score

$940

$815

Save $125

United Airlines

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Oct 31

Houston, United States

72% AI deal score

$964

$815

Save $149

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Philadelphia to Houston is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $217. Prices tend to be significantly higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $733. Even bookings made 7-13 days in advance show a higher average price of $282, indicating that planning ahead can lead to considerable savings.

A good deal for a flight from Philadelphia to Houston is considered to be $299 or less. This threshold represents a price point that is better than 75% of all observed prices across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route historically stands at $514, with 75% of prices being $907 or less. Therefore, finding a ticket at or below $299 indicates a favorable price.

Historically, April is typically the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Houston, with a median price of $188. August and July also offer competitive prices, both having a median of $238. These months are considerably less expensive than the annual median price for this route, which is $514. Travelers looking for the best value should consider these months for their trips.

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Philadelphia to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Houston

A typical journey from Philadelphia to Houston takes 3h 41m including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights on this route.

The distance between Philadelphia and Houston is 2129 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Houston

Regular price: $205 - $284

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

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Houston is $205 to $284. The current lowest deal is $80 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 10-Nov 17.

now $80

Low $205

High $284

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Houston

July

Cheapest

Flights from $238

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,273

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Houston

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Houston

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Houston

Trenton (TTN) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$581

$340

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Houston

Philadelphia (PHL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$247

$150

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Houston

Philadelphia (PHL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$232

$110

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Houston

Philadelphia (PHL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$231

$139

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Houston

Philadelphia (PHL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$215

$115

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Houston

Philadelphia (PHL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$215

$96

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$558 → $349

37%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$552 → $350

37%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$581 → $381

34%

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

$548 → $350

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Houston

Philadelphia - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Philadelphia to Houston are near the typical level, with a median price of $514.

📅 Best time to fly

April, August, and July offer lower median prices

Historically, April ($188), August ($238), and July ($238) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 41m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 3h 41m, while connecting flights average 22h 42m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 82.4% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$115

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport serves Houston and is often a budget-friendly option for flights from Philadelphia.

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

💸 Flights from ~$119

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International is a major international airport with extensive networks, useful for diverse flight options.

Houston, United States

72% AI deal score

$964

$815

Save $149

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Houston

Today’s best flight deals from Philadelphia to Houston

Philadelphia to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Houston

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Houston

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Houston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Houston

Philadelphia - Houston route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

April, August, and July offer lower median prices

Direct flights average 3h 41m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Houston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

Best Elite deals to Houston

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Nov 21

Dec 09

Nov 22

Dec 02

Dec 02

Nov 25

Nov 17

Nov 24

Dec 02

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Oct 31

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

When should I buy Philadelphia to Houston tickets?

How do I know if a Philadelphia to Houston flight is a good deal?

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

How many flights from Philadelphia to Houston are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Philadelphia to Houston?

Should I set a price alert for Philadelphia to Houston flights?

Related routes

More routes from Philadelphia

Flights to Houston from other cities

Philadelphia to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Houston

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Houston

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Houston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Houston

Philadelphia - Houston route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

April, August, and July offer lower median prices

Direct flights average 3h 41m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Houston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

Best Elite deals to Houston

Nov 04

Nov 21

Dec 09

Nov 22

Dec 02

Dec 02

Nov 25

Nov 17

Nov 24

Dec 02

Dec 01

Oct 31

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

When should I buy Philadelphia to Houston tickets?

How do I know if a Philadelphia to Houston flight is a good deal?

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