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$60+ Cheap flights from Houston to Tempe, AZ

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — PHX
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Tempe

Cheapest flights from Houston to Tempe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Tempe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:35 pmIAH - PHX
Nonstop3h 00mFrontier
Sun 1/410:31 pmPHX - IAH
1 stop25h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$122
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:35 pmIAH - PHX
Nonstop3h 00mFrontier
Wed 1/74:41 pmPHX - IAH
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:35 pmIAH - PHX
Nonstop3h 00mFrontier
Tue 1/67:39 pmPHX - IAH
1 stop21h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:35 pmIAH - PHX
Nonstop3h 00mFrontier
Mon 1/57:00 amPHX - IAH
1 stop16h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$143
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:55 pmIAH - PHX
1 stop29h 32mFrontier
Thu 1/85:50 pmPHX - IAH
Nonstop2h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:35 pmIAH - PHX
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/64:26 pmPHX - IAH
2 stops15h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:55 pmIAH - PHX
1 stop29h 32mFrontier
Fri 1/93:57 pmPHX - IAH
Nonstop2h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$182
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:25 pmHOU - PHX
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Wed 1/711:53 pmPHX - HOU
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/22$243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:25 pmHOU - PHX
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Thu 1/86:00 amPHX - HOU
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/21$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:25 pmHOU - PHX
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Mon 1/51:55 pmPHX - HOU
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/22$375
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:40 pmHOU - PHX
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Sun 1/48:45 pmPHX - HOU
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/20$422
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:25 pmHOU - PHX
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Sun 1/411:35 pmPHX - HOU
1 stop9h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/21$428

Find flight deals from Houston to Tempe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to Tempe flight deals. Data was last updated December 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$80
(Frontier)

One-way from

$60
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$282
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Tempe that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Tempe that are best for you.

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HoustonPhoenix

IAH - PHX

IAHPHX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/18

9:28 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 1/24

3:55 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$93

HoustonPhoenix

IAH - PHX

IAHPHX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/17

4:51 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 1/24

8:30 am-3:13 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$93

HoustonPhoenix

IAH - PHX

IAHPHX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/21

12:24 pm-4:09 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 2/24

6:51 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop23h 23m

$128

HoustonPhoenix

IAH - PHX

IAHPHX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/6

2:43 pm-4:56 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 2/9

6:25 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 08m

$135

HoustonPhoenix

IAH - PHX

IAHPHX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/7

10:15 am-3:31 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/12

3:57 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$136

HoustonPhoenix

IAH - PHX

IAHPHX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/16

4:13 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 07m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 1/18

4:59 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$137

HoustonPhoenix

HOU - PHX

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/18

6:15 am-8:15 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 1/24

1:45 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$155

HoustonPhoenix

HOU - PHX

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Sun 2/1

9:05 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 2/7

4:55 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$177

HoustonPhoenix

IAH - PHX

IAHPHX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/19

10:16 pm-12:19 am

2 stops25h 03m

$182

HoustonPhoenix

HOU - PHX

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/24

5:04 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 1/31

1:55 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$197

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Tempe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tempe from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Tempe

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Tempe?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Tempe. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Tempe. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Tempe?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Tempe (average of $66). Flying from Houston to Tempe in July is currently the most expensive (average of $132). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to TM9?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Tempe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston to Tempe in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 45% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Tempe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Tempe. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Tempe flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tempe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tempe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tempe. Reviews last updated December 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston to Tempe to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,106 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,074 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Houston to Tempe?

    Departing from Houston to Tempe will take you 3h. Houston and Tempe are separated by a distance of 1017 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Tempe one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $31. Users have also found prices from $69 and $70 on United Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Tempe?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Tempe? While on average our users pay $330, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $65. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), is priced around $72.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Tempe that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Tempe flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Tempe?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Tempe.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Tempe?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Tempe by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Tempe?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Tempe (average of $66). Flying from Houston to Tempe in July is currently the most expensive (average of $132). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Houston to Tempe

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Tempe. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$59Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$140Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$142Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$152Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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