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Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Houston

Search partner fares from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Houston Hobby, with PHX checkpoint details and how to leave Hobby by bus or car.

PHX to HOU · 1,018 mi · 2h 47m est.

PHX to HOU
1,018 miles
2h 47m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

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Phoenix to Houston flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 47m (estimated)

PHX → HOU

Cheapest cached price

$106

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 27, 2026.

Planning a trip from Phoenix to Houston? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 47m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $106 (last checked Oct 27, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Phoenix to Houston covers a straight-line distance of about 1,018 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~2h 47m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Phoenix to Houston at a glance

PHX to HOU is about 1,018 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Phoenix to Houston on Eazair
Origin	Phoenix (PHX)
Destination	Houston (HOU)
Average Flight Time	~2h 47m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$106
Fares Last Checked	Oct 27, 2026
Distance	1,018 miles (PHX to HOU)
Time in Houston	1 hour ahead of Phoenix until Mar 14, 2027
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in Houston is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix until Mar 14, 2027, then 2 hours ahead of Phoenix. Phoenix is on Mountain Standard Time, Houston on Central Time.

Flight deals from Phoenix to Houston

This page compares fares from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) to Houston's William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a different Houston airport, so check the code on every result. Sky Harbor's nonstop list, with no date shown, shows Hobby served by Southwest; schedules change, so check stops. Delta, United, Frontier and American have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. At Sky Harbor, American departs from Terminal 4, and Delta, United and Frontier from Terminal 3.

The Terminal 3 checkpoint runs around the clock, with TSA PreCheck lanes from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to PHX. American flyers at Terminal 4 can use any of checkpoints A to D. If you park at East Economy or arrive on Valley Metro bus Route 44 at the 44th Street station, the free PHX Sky Train carries you to the terminals. PHX shows security wait times on the skyharbor.com home page and on terminal screens.

Hobby is about 11 miles southeast of downtown Houston, according to the airport, and everything for leaving it is on the baggage claim level. METRO local routes 40, 50, 73 and 88 stop at the Hobby Transit Center, just north of each baggage claim exit door, and Route 500 Downtown Direct runs to the George R. Brown Convention Center. From downtown, the same route also reaches IAH. Taxis wait at Curb Zone 2, where airport staff can help.

Only 2 fare checks for PHX to HOU are on file so far, run from 18 Sep to 28 Sep 2026, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. Even in that pair, the highest result was at least double the lowest. Delta and American include a carry-on with their lowest fares; United Basic Economy and Frontier without a bundle do not. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Phoenix to Houston flights

Departure · Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Mountain Standard Time

Arrival · Houston

William P. Hobby (HOU)

Central Time

Other airports near Houston: George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

About Houston

Areas to know in Houston

Montrose
Rice Village
Midtown

Weather in Houston

A humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers; winters are mild, making late fall through early spring the more comfortable stretch to visit.

Phoenix to Houston: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International's nonstop list (no date shown) shows Houston (HOU) served by Southwest. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

EazAir searches Houston with the HOU code, and Houston has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a separate airport. Hobby says it is about 11 miles southeast of downtown Houston, and METRO Route 500 serves both airports from downtown.

Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in Mesa is a separate airport that also serves the Phoenix area, so check the airport code on every result.

Leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Airline	PHX terminal
American	Terminal 4
Delta	Terminal 3
United	Terminal 3
Frontier	Terminal 3
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Valley Metro Rail stops at 44th Street/Washington, which connects by a walkway with moving sidewalks to the 44th Street PHX Sky Train station. The free Sky Train runs to Terminals 3 and 4.
If you are returning a rental car, the free PHX Sky Train runs from the Rental Car Center to both terminals around the clock.
PHX says Waymo offers curbside drop-off at the Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 ride share locations.
The Terminal 3 checkpoint is open 24 hours, with TSA PreCheck from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Terminal 4 has checkpoints A to D. Checkpoint A is open 24 hours, and TSA PreCheck runs from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. PHX says PreCheck hours may change.
PHX asks domestic travelers to arrive 2 hours before departure. Wait times are on the skyharbor.com home page and on terminal screens.

Arriving at Houston William P. Hobby (HOU)

Airline	HOU check-in
Southwest	West side of the terminal, Level 2
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

HOU says all other airlines check in on the east side of the terminal. The airport pages checked do not list gates by airline.

Hobby has a single terminal. HOU says every airline, ticket counter, security checkpoint and gate is in one main building.
The Central Concourse is mainly domestic, and the West Concourse handles domestic and international departures. The central TSA checkpoint serves both.
Ticket counters are on Level 2. Baggage claim and all ground transportation are on Level 1.
At baggage claim, Southwest uses Carousels 1 and 2, and sometimes 3. Other airlines use Carousels 3 and 4.

Getting from HOU	Where to board	Where it goes
METRO Route 500 Downtown Direct	Outside Baggage Claim. Hobby and METRO both list it seven days a week, about every 30 minutes.	Nonstop to the George R. Brown Convention Center downtown. From downtown, Route 500 also serves IAH.
METRO local buses	Hobby Transit Center, just north of each baggage claim exit door.	Routes 40 Telephone/Heights, 50 Broadway, 73 Bellfort and 88 Sagemont.
Ride apps	Curb Zone 5 outside Baggage Claim. Exit through the door nearest Baggage Claim Carousel 4 and follow the Ride App signs.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Curb Zone 2 outside Baggage Claim. Airport staff at the taxi stand can help.	Houston area.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 2 fare checks from Phoenix to Houston ran from 18 Sep to 28 Sep 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least double the lowest. With only 2 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

Phoenix Sky Harbor: Passenger airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: PHX Sky Train (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Security screening (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Light rail connection (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Ride share (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Summer travel tips (19 May 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: Hobby Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU tips for first-time travelers (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU baggage claim (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU METRO Downtown Direct (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU taxis and ride apps (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
METRO: William P. Hobby Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
METRO: Airport bus nonstop (Route 500) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Where we fly (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for PHX to HOU, 18 Sep 2026 to 28 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

When is TSA PreCheck open in Sky Harbor Terminal 3?

PHX lists TSA PreCheck at the Terminal 3 checkpoint from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. The checkpoint itself is open 24 hours.

Which Houston airport does this page search?

Houston Hobby (HOU), about 11 miles southeast of downtown according to the airport. Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a separate airport, and METRO Route 500 serves both from downtown.

Where do ride apps pick up at Hobby?

At Curb Zone 5 outside Baggage Claim. Exit through the door nearest Baggage Claim Carousel 4 and follow the Ride App signs.

Which bus routes serve Hobby Airport?

METRO Route 500 Downtown Direct runs to the George R. Brown Convention Center, and local routes 40 Telephone/Heights, 50 Broadway, 73 Bellfort and 88 Sagemont stop at the Hobby Transit Center.

Do the lowest Phoenix to Houston fares include a carry-on?

Delta Main Basic and American Basic Economy include a carry-on. United Basic Economy on domestic flights and Frontier without a bundle include one personal item only.

How far is Phoenix from Houston?

PHX and HOU are about 1018 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.