United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and priority boarding, ideal for a comfortable short flight.
Prepay for checked bags on United to save on fees, especially for domestic routes.

Round-trip from | $171 (CheapOair) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $68 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $360 |
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Depart
Return
Price
HoustonPhiladelphia
IAH - PHL
IAHPHL
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Mon 2/23
6:07 pm-1:01 am
1 stop5h 54m
Philadelphia
Mon 3/2
6:00 am-6:33 pm
2 stops13h 33m
HoustonPhiladelphia
IAH - PHL
IAHPHL
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Fri 1/16
7:09 pm-10:46 am
2 stops14h 37m
Philadelphia
Mon 1/19
8:43 pm-11:11 am
1 stop15h 28m
HoustonPhiladelphia
IAH - PHL
IAHPHL
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Thu 2/5
4:11 pm-11:39 pm
1 stop6h 28m
Philadelphia
Mon 2/9
12:24 pm-10:53 pm
1 stop11h 29m
HoustonPhiladelphia
IAH - PHL
IAHPHL
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Fri 1/9
4:20 pm-12:57 am
1 stop7h 37m
Philadelphia
Sun 1/11
6:06 pm-5:00 pm
2 stops23h 54m
HoustonPhiladelphia
IAH - PHL
IAHPHL
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Fri 1/9
4:35 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop6h 15m
Philadelphia
Fri 1/16
6:11 pm-11:58 pm
1 stop6h 47m
HoustonPhiladelphia
IAH - PHL
IAHPHL
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Thu 1/8
4:35 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop6h 15m
Philadelphia
Mon 1/12
7:12 pm-8:40 am
2 stops14h 28m
HoustonPhiladelphia
IAH - PHL
IAHPHL
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Tue 2/10
7:20 am-2:31 pm
1 stop6h 11m
Philadelphia
Tue 2/17
5:55 pm-8:50 pm
Nonstop3h 55m
HoustonPhiladelphia
IAH - PHL
IAHPHL
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Tue 1/27
7:20 am-2:31 pm
1 stop6h 11m
Philadelphia
Wed 2/4
12:40 pm-3:40 pm
Nonstop4h 00m
HoustonPhiladelphia
IAH - PHL
IAHPHL
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Fri 1/23
12:20 pm-4:36 pm
Nonstop3h 16m
Philadelphia
Sat 1/31
8:05 am-11:05 am
Nonstop4h 00m
HoustonPhiladelphia
IAH - PHL
IAHPHL
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Fri 1/2
6:09 pm-12:26 am
1 stop5h 17m
Philadelphia
Mon 1/5
6:00 am-5:14 pm
1 stop12h 14m
The price you pay for your flight from Houston to Philadelphia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Philadelphia (average of $65). Flying from Houston to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $116). 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.
It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Philadelphia in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 60% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
About 16% of weekly flights between Houston and Philadelphia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.
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