Cheap flights from Houston to Philadelphia (PHL) from $34

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
IAH — PHL
Sep 25 — Oct 21

How to find the cheapest flight from Houston to Philadelphia (PHL)

All the information you need to plan the best HO1 to PHL flight in 2023: compare Houston to Philadelphia flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Philadelphia.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$248

One-way from

$75
High demand for flights, 32% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 36% potential price drop
From Houston to Philadelphia
One-way flight from Houston to Philadelphia

IAH - PHL

Price

$248 - $428

PHL

Temperature

33.8 - 78.8 °F

PHL

Rainfall

2.7 - 4.4 inches

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Houston to Philadelphia, book at least 37 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 27% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $248 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $333.

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

Flights from Houston to Philadelphia lean towards being more expensive in April. Prices are generally better when you fly from Houston to Philadelphia in October, with the cheapest ticket starting at $116.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Philadelphia (IAH - PHL)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Houston to Philadelphia as you normally would.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Houston to Philadelphia

Consider these cheap Spirit Airlines flights we've found departing from Houston to Philadelphia. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.

Cheap Frontier flights from Houston to Philadelphia

To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Frontier flights we've found from Houston to Philadelphia. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.

Cheap Houston to Philadelphia flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to Philadelphia from Houston

The cheapest one-way flights from Houston to Philadelphia
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Houston George Bush IntcntlPhiladelphia

IAH - PHL

IAHPHL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/18

1 stop10h 17m

Philadelphia

Wed 10/25

1 stop8h 54m

Houston George Bush IntcntlPhiladelphia

IAH - PHL

IAHPHL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/30

Nonstop3h 19m

Philadelphia

Sat 9/30

1 stop10h 51m

Houston George Bush IntcntlPhiladelphia

IAH - PHL

IAHPHL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/7

Nonstop3h 18m

Philadelphia

Tue 10/10

1 stop8h 55m

Houston George Bush IntcntlPhiladelphia

IAH - PHL

IAHPHL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/7

Nonstop3h 18m

Philadelphia

Tue 10/10

1 stop14h 05m

Houston George Bush IntcntlPhiladelphia

IAH - PHL

IAHPHL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/14

Nonstop3h 18m

Philadelphia

Wed 10/25

1 stop7h 08m

Houston George Bush IntcntlPhiladelphia

IAH - PHL

IAHPHL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/18

1 stop10h 17m

Philadelphia

Mon 10/23

Nonstop3h 45m

Houston George Bush IntcntlPhiladelphia

IAH - PHL

IAHPHL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/7

Nonstop3h 18m

Philadelphia

Wed 10/11

1 stop6h 07m

Houston HobbyPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/16

1 stop9h 00m

Philadelphia

Wed 10/25

1 stop8h 54m

Houston George Bush IntcntlPhiladelphia

IAH - PHL

IAHPHL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/18

Nonstop3h 18m

Philadelphia

Wed 10/25

Nonstop3h 49m

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Deals found on 9/19

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Frontier and American Airlines from Houston to Philadelphia have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,517 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,480 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Houston to Philadelphia flights.

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 5 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.

Can I find flights from Houston to Philadelphia for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Houston to Philadelphia for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $68, but on average you can expect to pay $83.

Are there nonstop flights from Houston to Philadelphia for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Houston to Philadelphia under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Houston to Philadelphia is less than $125.

Are there last-minute flights available from Houston to Philadelphia for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Houston to Philadelphia within the next 7 days for less than $100.

What days are nonstop flights available from Houston to Philadelphia?

Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Thursday.

How many flights depart from Houston to Philadelphia on average per day?

On average, you can expect to see 2 flights from Houston to Philadelphia a day.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Houston to Philadelphia?

Spirit Airlines can get you from Houston to Philadelphia in just under 10h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 1330 mi between Houston and Philadelphia.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Houston to Philadelphia round-trip?

According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($68), offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to Philadelphia. You may be able to fly from Houston to Philadelphia for 74% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Houston to Philadelphia?

What are the most reliable airlines from Houston to Philadelphia?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Houston to Philadelphia on time: United Airlines (85%), Spirit Airlines (84%), Air New Zealand (82%).

What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Philadelphia?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Philadelphia? While on average our users pay $741, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $67. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Philadelphia), is priced around $69.

What does IAH to PHL mean?

This is defined as Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). Codes like Philadelphia Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), College Station Easterwood Field Airport (CLL), Beaumont Jefferson County Airport (BPT) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

Other flights to Philadelphia

Alternative routes for Houston to Philadelphia

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Top 5 airlines flying from Houston to Philadelphia

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Houston to Philadelphia choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$69Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$82Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$124Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$217Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Houston to Philadelphia

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8%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
61%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
31%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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