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$130+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Hobby (HOU)

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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — HOU
Feb 24 — Mar 31
Tue 2/24
Tue 3/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Hobby

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Hobby
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Hobby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 25, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 3/255:00 pm
PHL
-
HOU
1 stop6h 42m
Delta
Tue 3/316:00 am
HOU
-
PHL
1 stop7h 29m
Delta
Deal found 1/22$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 3/255:40 am
PHL
-
HOU
1 stop5h 43m
Delta
Mon 3/306:00 am
HOU
-
PHL
1 stop4h 42m
Delta
Deal found 1/23$264
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 2/204:30 pm
PHL
-
HOU
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Mon 2/235:15 am
HOU
-
PHL
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/23$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/205:40 am
PHL
-
HOU
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Sun 3/16:20 am
HOU
-
PHL
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/24$274
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/142:00 pm
PHL
-
HOU
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Wed 3/46:30 am
HOU
-
PHL
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/24$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 3/165:40 am
PHL
-
HOU
1 stop5h 43m
Delta
Fri 3/205:22 pm
HOU
-
PHL
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Deal found 1/23$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/185:40 am
PHL
-
HOU
2 stops13h 10m
Southwest
Wed 3/46:30 am
HOU
-
PHL
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/24$280
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/147:55 pm
PHL
-
HOU
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Sun 3/156:25 pm
HOU
-
PHL
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/24$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 4/86:20 am
PHL
-
HOU
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Wed 4/226:00 am
HOU
-
PHL
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/23$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/125:40 am
PHL
-
HOU
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Tue 3/36:40 am
HOU
-
PHL
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/24$294
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 3/287:55 pm
PHL
-
HOU
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Wed 4/17:40 am
HOU
-
PHL
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/22$296
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sun 2/812:15 pm
PHL
-
HOU
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Fri 2/131:45 pm
HOU
-
PHL
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/23$299

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Hobby

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Hobby (HOU). 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 January 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$130
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$314
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Hobby 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 January 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Philadelphia

Fly to

Hobby

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Tue 3/24

5:00 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop4h 42m

$259

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Tue 2/24

5:31 am-10:01 am

1 stop5h 30m

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/28

5:25 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 44m

$259

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Tue 3/3

5:31 am-10:01 am

1 stop5h 30m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/17

5:22 pm-12:57 am

1 stop6h 35m

$259

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Tue 3/24

6:59 am-1:28 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$264

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Thu 2/19

1:40 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Houston Hobby

Sun 2/22

7:30 am-2:45 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$269

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Sun 2/22

8:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 20m

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/25

6:30 am-4:20 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$269

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Fri 2/20

3:25 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Houston Hobby

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$269

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Fri 2/20

5:40 am-12:10 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/23

2:25 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$274

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Thu 2/19

5:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/23

4:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$274

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Sat 2/14

2:00 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/4

6:30 am-4:20 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$275

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to Hobby

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 Philadelphia to Hobby in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Philadelphia-Houston Hobby Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Houston Hobby Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Houston Hobby Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Houston Hobby Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Philadelphia-Houston Hobby Airport 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 Philadelphia to Hobby

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hobby from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Hobby. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport. 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 Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $76). Flying from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $130). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hobby

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hobby. 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 Hobby. Reviews last updated January 25, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport, 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
4,269 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,269 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,269 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,198 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,269 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,269 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,375 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,269 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,059 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,269 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to Hobby. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

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

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

    For as low as $269, Delta can have you in Houston Hobby Airport from Philadelphia in 6h 20m. The distance between Philadelphia and Houston Hobby Airport is about 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 Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($100), Frontier ($103), and Southwest ($171) offers the cheapest pricing from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport. These flights start at 68% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport one-way?

    $56 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $69 and $95, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $76). Flying from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $130). 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 Philadelphia to Hobby

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to Hobby. 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 January 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$100Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$103Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$171Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$214Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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