Philadelphia

$87+ Cheap flights from Houston to Philadelphia (PHL)

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HOU — PHL
Apr 30 — May 71
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Philadelphia

Cheapest flights from Houston to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/156:05 am
IAH
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PHL
2 stops10h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/175:32 pm
PHL
-
IAH
1 stop25h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$228
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/36:08 pm
IAH
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PHL
1 stop5h 10m
Frontier
Sat 4/411:11 am
PHL
-
IAH
1 stop8h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$229
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/211:32 am
IAH
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PHL
1 stop8h 18m
Frontier
Sat 4/411:11 am
PHL
-
IAH
1 stop8h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$230
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 6/125:34 pm
IAH
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PHL
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Sun 6/145:32 pm
PHL
-
IAH
1 stop19h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 6/178:42 pm
IAH
-
PHL
1 stop9h 37m
Frontier
Thu 7/97:50 am
PHL
-
IAH
1 stop8h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$232
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/34:30 pm
IAH
-
PHL
1 stop5h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/66:08 pm
PHL
-
IAH
2 stops17h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/28$233
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 6/110:51 am
IAH
-
PHL
Nonstop3h 25m
Frontier
Tue 6/97:50 am
PHL
-
IAH
1 stop8h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Tue 4/144:20 pm
IAH
-
PHL
1 stop5h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/173:42 pm
PHL
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$235
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/1510:51 am
IAH
-
PHL
Nonstop3h 25m
Frontier
Sun 5/175:32 pm
PHL
-
IAH
1 stop15h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$236
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sat 4/2510:25 am
HOU
-
PHL
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Sat 5/23:45 pm
PHL
-
HOU
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$237
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:15 am
IAH
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PHL
2 stops13h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/176:12 pm
PHL
-
IAH
2 stops17h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$237
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/310:51 am
IAH
-
PHL
Nonstop3h 25m
Frontier
Sat 6/67:00 am
PHL
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$238

Find flight deals from Houston to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Philadelphia (PHL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 31, 2026.

Round-trip from

$228
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$87
(Super.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$361
From Houston to Philadelphia
One-way flight from Houston to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Philadelphia 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 March 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/9

1:35 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Philadelphia

Sat 5/16

11:50 am-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$242

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/26

7:25 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Philadelphia

Tue 4/28

5:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$249

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/1

1:31 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Philadelphia

Sat 5/2

10:31 am-4:28 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$259

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/12

10:27 am-5:19 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Philadelphia

Thu 5/14

8:05 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$259

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/6

5:23 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 36m

Philadelphia

Sat 5/9

10:32 am-4:09 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$259

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/24

8:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/27

6:20 am-2:55 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$270

HoustonPhiladelphia

IAH - PHL

IAHPHL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/26

7:20 am-11:43 am

Nonstop3h 23m

Philadelphia

Tue 4/28

8:00 am-10:46 am

Nonstop3h 46m

$279

HoustonPhiladelphia

IAH - PHL

IAHPHL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/4

6:05 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

Philadelphia

Tue 8/25

1:04 pm-3:37 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

$279

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/27

6:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Philadelphia

Mon 5/4

5:30 am-12:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$279

HoustonPhiladelphia

IAH - PHL

IAHPHL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/23

7:20 am-11:43 am

Nonstop3h 23m

Philadelphia

Sat 4/25

12:51 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

$294

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Philadelphia

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

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.

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

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 $119). 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 PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Philadelphia in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 66% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to Philadelphia?

How often are flights from Houston to Philadelphia delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Houston and Philadelphia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 160 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Houston to Philadelphia flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Houston to Philadelphia flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Houston to Philadelphia flights

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated March 31, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Houston to Philadelphia 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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Philadelphia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Philadelphia from Houston?

    Philadelphia (PHL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Houston to Philadelphia. You should not have trouble finding flights to Philadelphia from Houston; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Philadelphia airport from Houston. It is only a 7.0 mi journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Philadelphia’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Philadelphia?

    Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Houston to Philadelphia in just under 3h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 07m. There are 1322 mi between Houston and Philadelphia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Philadelphia round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($75), Spirit Airlines ($107), and Delta ($123) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to Philadelphia. You may be able to fly from Houston to Philadelphia for 76% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $52. Spirit Airlines flights start at $55 while deals on American Airlines start at $109 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

    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 $119). 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 6 airlines flying from Houston to Philadelphia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Philadelphia. 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 March 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$75Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$107Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$123Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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