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HOU — PHX
Oct 21 — Oct 281
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Phoenix are usually found in January or August, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Houston to Phoenix

Sat 10/242:41 pm -
1 stop10h 37m
Sat 10/317:30 am -
1 stop8h 42m
Deal found 9/20$136
Fri 9/2510:30 am -
1 stop5h 47m
Wed 9/3012:13 pm -
Nonstop2h 43m
Deal found 9/20$137
Sun 9/275:49 pm -
1 stop6h 58m
Sat 10/312:04 pm -
Nonstop2h 43m
Deal found 9/20$138
Wed 10/217:20 am -
1 stop10h 09m
Thu 10/222:49 pm -
1 stop7h 37m
Deal found 9/18$139
Mon 10/1910:37 am -
Nonstop2h 57m
Mon 10/265:01 am -
Nonstop2h 41m
Deal found 9/19$140
Thu 10/2911:45 am -
Nonstop3h 06m
Fri 10/306:00 am -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 9/18$141
Thu 11/510:45 am -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sun 11/86:00 am -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 9/18$142
Thu 10/2911:45 am -
Nonstop3h 06m
Thu 11/56:00 am -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 9/18$143
Sun 9/275:49 pm -
1 stop6h 58m
Mon 9/2812:04 pm -
Nonstop2h 43m
Deal found 9/20$144
Thu 10/224:41 pm -
1 stop8h 37m
Sat 10/248:16 am -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 9/20$145
Thu 11/1910:45 am -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 12/812:45 pm -
1 stop9h 34m
Deal found 9/20$146
Fri 10/3011:45 am -
Nonstop3h 06m
Mon 11/26:00 am -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 9/16$147

Find flight deals from Houston to Phoenix

Round-trip from

$136
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$70
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$273
From Houston to Phoenix
One-way flight from Houston to Phoenix
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

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HoustonPhoenix

HOU Houston Hobby - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/18

3:12 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

HoustonPhoenix

HOU Houston Hobby - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/16

3:11 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop9h 27m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

HoustonPhoenix

HOU Houston Hobby - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/24

5:28 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109
Quickest round-trip

HoustonPhoenix

HOU Houston Hobby - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/2

6:50 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$116

HoustonPhoenix

HOU Houston Hobby - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Thu 11/19

6:15 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$116

HoustonPhoenix

HOU Houston Hobby - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/7

5:50 am-9:55 am

1 stop5h 05m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$121

HoustonPhoenix

HOU Houston Hobby - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Fri 10/23

7:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

HoustonPhoenix

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

IAHPHX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 12/13

5:25 am-1:44 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

HoustonPhoenix

HOU Houston Hobby - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Thu 11/5

10:35 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

HoustonPhoenix

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

IAHPHX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 11/13

7:38 pm-12:40 am

1 stop6h 02m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Phoenix

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Phoenix (average of $206). Flying from Houston to Phoenix in June is currently the most expensive (average of $324). 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 PHX?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to Phoenix in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Houston to Phoenix flights typically cost between $164 and $342 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $136 on Frontier (Oct 24-Oct 31).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to Phoenix, you should look to book at least 55 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 day to fly from Houston to Phoenix?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Houston to Phoenix have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Houston to Phoenix Travel Guide

Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix is classed as a civil-military airport. It’s in Maricopa County and just three miles from downtown Phoenix. It is the busiest airport in the state of Arizona and serviced almost 45 million passengers in 2018. This is a hub for American Airlines. It’s also one of Southwest’s big operating airports. They have about 188 flights working out of this airport every day.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports serve Houston to Phoenix flights?

    You can fly between Houston and Phoenix on a flight taking off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport or from William P. Hobby Airport. They will all land in Phoenix at Sky Harbor International Airport. There are many flights offered for this trip that include non-stop, one-stop, and two or more stops.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Houston to Phoenix?

    You can catch a non-stop flight on United or American Airlines. The flight duration is 2h 48m. You’ll get a better price most of the time when you choose a flight with one stop. You can find non-stop flights out of Houston Hobby to Phoenix on Southwest as well.

  • What are the stopover options between Houston to Phoenix?

    If you decide to go with Southwest for your flight, you could be stopping in Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Albuquerque, or Denver. Stopovers are all under two hours. If you leave out of George Bush, there are many of the same stopovers, as well as additional ones like LAX, Atlanta, and Minneapolis. Some of the stopovers for these are a bit longer making the longest travel times go over nine hours. You can also book with Frontier on a flight that’s 7h 14m and stops in Denver.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Houston to Phoenix?

    There is no need for a passport or visa to take these flights. They all stay within the United States. The entire flight is domestic with, or without stops. You will only need a valid form of identification to board your plane. You can use your passport but it’s not required.

  • Which green airlines offer service between Houston and Phoenix?

    If you want to fly green from Houston to Phoenix, consider booking flights with Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, or Allegiant Air. These carriers are committed to using fuel optimization technologies to reduce their excessive hydrocarbon usage plus greenhouse gas emissions. Many airlines operating on this route have also switched out their complicated, loud, and huge engines for lighter, more advanced ones in an effort to reduce their noise levels.

  • What strategies could be used to find a clean airline that connects Houston and Phoenix?

    Study more about the various environmental initiatives provided by the major airlines that operate the Houston to Phoenix route, like Air Canada, American Airlines as well as SWISS Airlines, before booking a reservation. By reading their Environmental, Social, and Governance reports, you may determine how committed the carriers are to sustainable development. Airlines often evaluate airports and transportation services to produce their ESG guides. Monitoring the steps undertaken by the majority of airlines to uphold their commitment to sustainability is made possible by the Environmental Assessment for Airports and Ground Service Providers (IEnVA) published by the IATA.

  • Can one sustainably go by plane from Houston to Phoenix?

    If you simply pack what is required, you can travel sustainably from Houston to Phoenix. If the aircraft's weight were lowered, its carbon dioxide output would go down significantly. Another sensible approach to travel ethically from Houston to Phoenix is by flying economy, especially if you want to lessen the quantity of CO2 that is emitted by each seat.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Phoenix?

    Departing from Houston to Phoenix will take you 2h 50m. The distance from Houston to Phoenix is about 1017 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 to Phoenix round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($68), United Airlines ($143), and American Airlines ($149) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to Phoenix. These flights start at 74% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $42 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $62 and United Airlines from $69 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Phoenix?

    While on average a flight from Houston to Phoenix is generally $350, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $128. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), you can expect to pay $107 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Phoenix (average of $206). Flying from Houston to Phoenix in June is currently the most expensive (average of $324). 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 5 airlines flying from Houston to Phoenix

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$68Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$143Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$149Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$153Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$194Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

Helpful tips for your next trip to Phoenix

  • If you want to use an airfield which takes sensible environmental conservation measures into account from Houston to Phoenix, think about using George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). IAH intends to cease using single-use plastics in all of its commercial endeavors.
  • If you want to travel from Houston to Phoenix using an environmentally friendly airport, think about arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). As part of its continuous commitment to environmental responsibility, this airport has started introducing solar electricity generating activities.
  • Public transport from PHX to a number of locations in Phoenix is more eco-friendly than individual transportation since buses emit lesser carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

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