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$53+ Cheap flights from Houston to Tempe, AZ

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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — PHX
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Wed 11/19
Wed 11/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Tempe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Tempe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 20, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Mon 11/39:11 pmIAH - PHX
Nonstop2h 52mFrontier
Tue 11/49:05 pmPHX - IAH
1 stop14h 34mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$104
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/39:11 pmIAH - PHX
Nonstop2h 52mFrontier
Wed 11/51:16 pmPHX - IAH
1 stop7h 37mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$105
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:11 pmIAH - PHX
Nonstop2h 52mFrontier
Sun 11/27:37 amPHX - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$106
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Thu 12/116:45 amIAH - PHX
1 stop18h 59mFrontier
Sat 12/135:50 pmPHX - IAH
Nonstop2h 43mFrontier
Deal found 10/18$109
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Sat 11/85:48 pmIAH - PHX
Nonstop2h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1010:00 pmPHX - IAH
2 stops23h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$110
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Sat 11/85:48 pmIAH - PHX
Nonstop2h 53mFrontier
Sun 11/97:30 amPHX - IAH
1 stop15h 09mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$111
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Thu 11/136:00 amIAH - PHX
1 stop27h 24mFrontier
Mon 11/174:41 pmPHX - IAH
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Deal found 10/18$112
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Thu 11/66:00 amIAH - PHX
1 stop19h 29mFrontier
Sun 11/97:37 amPHX - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mFrontier
Deal found 10/18$113
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/25:00 amIAH - PHX
1 stop6h 25mFrontier
Thu 11/64:41 pmPHX - IAH
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Deal found 10/17$115
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Thu 12/1110:28 pmIAH - PHX
Nonstop3h 00mFrontier
Sun 12/145:53 pmPHX - IAH
Nonstop2h 43mFrontier
Deal found 10/19$116
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Sat 11/229:15 pmIAH - PHX
Nonstop3h 02mFrontier
Thu 11/274:58 pmPHX - IAH
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Deal found 10/19$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Thu 12/46:20 amHOU - PHX
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Sun 12/75:50 amPHX - HOU
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/19$126

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Tempe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to Tempe flight deals. Data was last updated October 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$104
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$53
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$218
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Tempe 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 October 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Tempe that are best for you.

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HoustonPhoenix

HOU - PHX

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Thu 12/4

6:20 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 12/7

5:50 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$126

HoustonPhoenix

HOU - PHX

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Fri 10/31

2:40 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 11/18

6:15 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$135

HoustonPhoenix

IAH - PHX

IAHPHX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/31

4:50 pm-5:51 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 11/7

7:00 am-10:32 am

Nonstop2h 32m

$143

HoustonPhoenix

IAH - PHX

IAHPHX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/9

4:50 pm-6:51 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 11/10

5:11 pm-8:43 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$147

HoustonPhoenix

HOU - PHX

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Tue 11/11

8:40 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 11/12

5:05 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$147

HoustonPhoenix

IAH - PHX

IAHPHX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 11/11

7:20 am-9:18 am

Nonstop2h 58m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 11/12

5:11 pm-8:43 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$147

HoustonPhoenix

HOU - PHX

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Fri 11/14

5:55 am-7:50 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 11/15

6:45 am-10:10 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$147

HoustonPhoenix

HOU - PHX

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Thu 12/11

8:40 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 12/14

7:50 am-11:15 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$182

HoustonPhoenix

HOU - PHX

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Thu 11/13

10:20 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 11/15

6:30 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$192

HoustonPhoenix

HOU - PHX

HOUPHX

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 11/11

2:26 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$197

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Deals found on 10/19

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Tempe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tempe from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Tempe

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Tempe. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Tempe. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Tempe (average of $68). Flying from Houston to Tempe in July is currently the most expensive (average of $132). 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 TM9?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Tempe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston to Tempe in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 46% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Tempe flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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 Tempe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tempe. 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 Tempe. Reviews last updated October 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston to Tempe 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,024 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,130 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Houston to Tempe?

    Departing from Houston to Tempe will take you 2h 55m. Houston and Tempe are separated by a distance of 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 to fly from Houston to Tempe one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $61. Users have also found prices from $66 and $66 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Tempe?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Tempe? While on average our users pay $261, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $97. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), is priced around $103.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Tempe (average of $68). Flying from Houston to Tempe in July is currently the most expensive (average of $132). 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 4 airlines flying from Houston to Tempe

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Tempe. 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 October 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$76Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$150Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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