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$120+ 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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — HOU
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/176:07 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Wed 1/711:09 amHOU - PHL
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Deal found 12/17$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:30 amPHL - HOU
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/512:09 pmHOU - PHL
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:30 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/3110:13 amHOU - PHL
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/175:00 amPHL - HOU
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/2412:09 pmHOU - PHL
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/186:07 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Thu 1/85:45 amHOU - PHL
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/17$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/208:00 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Fri 1/25:00 amHOU - PHL
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:30 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/235:40 amHOU - PHL
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$360
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/215:49 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Wed 12/313:25 pmHOU - PHL
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/17$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:30 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/229:05 amHOU - PHL
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$380
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/251:50 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Wed 12/318:45 amHOU - PHL
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:00 amPHL - HOU
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/15:40 amHOU - PHL
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$398
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/208:00 pmPHL - HOU
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Wed 12/316:00 amHOU - PHL
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$401

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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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(Delta)

One-way from

$120
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$319
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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 December 18, 2025.
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

Wed 1/14

5:40 am-10:21 am

1 stop5h 41m

Houston Hobby

Wed 1/21

5:04 pm-12:21 am

1 stop6h 17m

$239

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Tue 4/28

3:15 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/2

10:05 am-6:23 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$239

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Wed 1/28

4:59 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/31

11:09 am-4:49 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$239

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Tue 1/27

5:40 am-10:21 am

1 stop5h 41m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/31

11:09 am-4:49 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$239

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Sat 1/24

1:25 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops6h 55m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/31

7:25 am-1:10 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$244

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Fri 2/20

5:40 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 40m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/24

5:40 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 50m

$254

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Sun 1/25

5:40 am-10:21 am

1 stop5h 41m

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/4

5:04 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$254

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Fri 2/6

5:40 am-10:21 am

1 stop5h 41m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/10

5:45 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$254

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Sun 1/25

5:40 am-10:21 am

1 stop5h 41m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/3

5:04 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$254

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL - HOU

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Thu 1/29

5:40 am-10:21 am

1 stop5h 41m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/3

5:04 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$254

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Deals found on 12/15

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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 December.
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
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
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 Philadelphia-Houston Hobby Airport flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Houston Hobby Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >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 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 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.
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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 December 12, 2025.

Booking 76 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Hobby. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 58% on airfare.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport flight should consider departing on Monday 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 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 December 18, 2025.
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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
8,190 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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 $239, Delta can have you in Houston Hobby Airport from Philadelphia in 5h 41m. 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 ($102), Frontier ($110), and Southwest ($144) 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 $68 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$110Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$111Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$144Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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