Flying from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by looking up the most convenient place to catch your flight from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). Explore your options for taking off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), two of the city's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours. That's the average time for a direct Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is located in Phoenix. The city runs on the UTC-7 timezone and is one hour behind Houston.
With 54 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 5:30am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from IAH to PHX is with Frontier Airlines at 10:51pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Houston to PHX.
Popular months like July or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Take the express route from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Direct flights from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) operate from here.
At IAH, there's a good selection of carriers offering direct flights from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, such as:
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with United from IAH to PHX.
American Airlines is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can book a direct Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) plane ticket with departures from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Work out whether departing from HOU makes the most sense for you.
Southwest Airlines operates direct flights from Houston to PHX leaving from HOU. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination without any detours.
On the HOU to PHX route, Southwest Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, with 76.5% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
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Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
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PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
Central Phoenix is around 5 kilometres from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
$84 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Return flights start from $194. These fares may change based on availability.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). March is the busiest month to travel to Phoenix. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in October.
Lock in a Houston to PHX plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Phoenix to range from 27ºC to 45ºC.
January has temperatures of between 4ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Phoenix
Start your Phoenix trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum are must-do's during your Phoenix adventure.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Phoenix, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 161 kilometres southeast to Tucson to tick off its leading attractions. From Saguaro National Park East Unit to St. Augustine Cathedral and El Presidio Plaza, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres west of Phoenix, Yuma is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Yuma History Museum, Colorado River State Historic Park and Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park.