Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Houston Hobby Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Houston is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Phoenix.
Flights from PHX to HOU start at 05:00 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:20 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 23 weekly Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your PHX to HOU flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Southwest Airlines is your gateway to exploring Houston (and perhaps some other great corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Houston Hobby Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers PHX to HOU flights, with 75.77% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between PHX and HOU include:
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
San Antonio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
$225 is the lowest price for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flight. A return flight starts at $450. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from PHX to HOU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Houston Hobby Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PHX to HOU.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PHX arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to PHX? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Consider booking a hotel near HOU if you're taking a late Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Houston Hobby Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Houston and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Houston Hobby Airport around four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Houston Hobby Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Houston in March.
Book your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Houston Hobby Airport for August if you want to explore Houston during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 40ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHX to HOU in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Houston, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel about 306 kilometres west to San Antonio to check off its leading attractions. From San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 370 kilometres north of Houston, Dallas is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.