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$95+ 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 12/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — PHL
déc. 10 — déc. 171
mer. 12/10
mer. 12/17
1 adult, Economy
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
sam. 12/69:50 amHOU - PHL
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
sam. 12/133:25 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
mar. 12/169:00 amHOU - PHL
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
mer. 12/243:05 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/10$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
mer. 12/32:32 pmHOU - PHL
1 stop6h 08mDelta
sam. 12/65:01 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Deal found 11/9$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
ven. 12/121:55 pmHOU - PHL
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
sam. 12/135:35 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
jeu. 11/2710:40 amHOU - PHL
1 stop6h 40mDelta
mar. 12/26:07 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 11/8$228
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
ven. 12/55:35 amHOU - PHL
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
mar. 12/93:05 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
sam. 12/136:40 pmHOU - PHL
1 stop4h 56mDelta
lun. 12/158:00 amPHL - HOU
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 11/9$233
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
mar. 12/235:30 amHOU - PHL
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
mer. 12/312:45 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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.
lun. 12/1511:30 amHOU - PHL
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
sam. 12/206:35 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/7$244

Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Philadelphia

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 novembre 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(Southwest)

One-way from

$95
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$294
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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 novembre 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia that are best for you.

Fly from

Hobby

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

sam. 12/6

9:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Philadelphia

sam. 12/13

3:25 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$199

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

ven. 12/12

7:45 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Philadelphia

sam. 12/13

8:15 am-5:15 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$224

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

jeu. 11/27

10:40 am-6:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Philadelphia

mar. 12/2

6:07 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$228

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

sam. 12/13

5:45 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 45m

Philadelphia

dim. 12/14

7:35 pm-12:35 am

1 stop6h 00m

$229

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

ven. 12/19

6:47 pm-12:51 am

1 stop5h 04m

Philadelphia

mer. 12/31

8:05 am-2:38 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$254

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

jeu. 11/27

10:40 am-6:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Philadelphia

jeu. 12/4

6:07 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$254

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

ven. 12/19

5:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Philadelphia

mer. 12/24

3:05 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$254

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

jeu. 12/18

12:10 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Philadelphia

lun. 12/29

8:10 pm-1:00 am

1 stop5h 50m

$264

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

jeu. 1/29

5:35 am-11:11 am

1 stop4h 36m

Philadelphia

dim. 2/1

5:40 am-10:21 am

1 stop5h 41m

$269

HoustonPhiladelphia

HOU - PHL

HOUPHL

Houston Hobby

ven. 12/19

5:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Philadelphia

lun. 12/29

8:10 pm-1:00 am

1 stop5h 50m

$269

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Compare providers for flights from Hobby to Philadelphia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to Philadelphia in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston Hobby Airport-Philadelphia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from Hobby with our price prediction graph.
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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 November 7, 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 84 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia (average of $79). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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.

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 novembre 10, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% 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.

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 novembre 10, 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
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,012 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,135 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,113 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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.

  • How long is the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia?

    Southwest and Delta can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia in just under 5h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h. Airlines will cover a distance of 1333 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 flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($106), Spirit Airlines ($113), and Delta ($119) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia. Frontier is priced at 65% 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.

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

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

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia (average of $79). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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.

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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 novembre 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$106Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$113Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$119Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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