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$109+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Philadelphia (PHL)

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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — PHL
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to Philadelphia are usually found in September or October, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$217
(Southwest)

One-way from

$109
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

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September

Average price

$271
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/105:35 amHOU - PHL
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Wed 9/101:40 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 8/15$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/108:45 amHOU - PHL
2 stops7h 55mSouthwest
Wed 9/177:45 amPHL - HOU
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 8/16$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/179:40 amHOU - PHL
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Mon 9/224:25 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 11/195:35 pmHOU - PHL
1 stop5h 48mDelta
Tue 12/27:00 amPHL - HOU
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 8/17$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Mon 10/66:44 pmHOU - PHL
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Wed 10/810:35 amPHL - HOU
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Deal found 8/17$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Mon 9/226:37 pmHOU - PHL
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Thu 9/255:25 amPHL - HOU
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Deal found 8/15$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Fri 9/265:05 amHOU - PHL
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Tue 9/303:20 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 8/16$243
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/1312:35 pmHOU - PHL
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Sat 9/207:35 amPHL - HOU
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 8/15$244
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 9/126:37 pmHOU - PHL
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Tue 9/168:00 amPHL - HOU
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 8/17$253

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Return

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HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/10

5:35 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 50m

Philadelphia

Wed 9/10

1:40 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$217

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/10

11:25 am-5:40 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Philadelphia

Wed 9/17

1:50 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$217

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/5

6:35 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Philadelphia

Wed 1/7

1:50 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$228

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Fri 10/31

2:30 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Philadelphia

Tue 11/4

6:15 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$228

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/17

9:40 am-6:05 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/22

4:25 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$228

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/22

1:30 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Philadelphia

Sat 10/25

2:00 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$228

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/17

6:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$109

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/24

8:05 am-6:05 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$109

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/30

6:35 am-1:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$109

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/23

8:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$109

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Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Philadelphia

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 Hobby 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 August 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 39% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport 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.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Nashville (BNA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $150.

What’s the fastest layover option from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Nashville (BNA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nashville (BNA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 55m.

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 August 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,038 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,212 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Philadelphia from Houston Hobby?

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

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($58), Frontier ($88), and Delta ($119) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia. Spirit Airlines is priced at 80% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Philadelphia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 Hobby to Philadelphia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$58Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$88Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$119Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$181Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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