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$127 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$250
Typical prices: $369-$219
Southwest
Fri 8/14Tue 8/18
PHL - HOU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$127
Typical prices: $150-$283
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Thu 6/25
PHL - HOU • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $108 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Hobby (PHL-HOU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Hobby that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Hobby

Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 12:55 pm
PHL
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HOU
7h 35m
1 stop
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6:50 am - 2:20 pm
HOU
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PHL
6h 30m
1 stop
$250Southwest
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 27
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6:20 am - 12:55 pm
PHL
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HOU
7h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 3:25 pm
HOU
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PHL
7h 15m
1 stop
$259Southwest
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 15
Delta Logo
5:16 pm - 9:23 pm
PHL
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HOU
5h 07m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:17 pm
HOU
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PHL
9h 17m
1 stop
$262Delta
Tue, Aug 11 - Sun, Aug 16
Southwest Logo
2:45 pm - 7:30 pm
PHL
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HOU
5h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 12:10 am
HOU
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PHL
8h 10m
1 stop
$264Southwest
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 9:35 pm
PHL
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HOU
5h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 2:20 pm
HOU
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PHL
7h 20m
2 stops
$265Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Sun, Aug 16
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 1:45 pm
PHL
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HOU
7h 30m
2 stops
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3:00 pm - 12:10 am
HOU
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PHL
8h 10m
1 stop
$270Southwest
Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 22
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10:20 am - 6:25 pm
PHL
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HOU
9h 05m
2 stops
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7:25 am - 1:25 pm
HOU
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PHL
5h 00m
1 stop
$276Southwest
Fri, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 16
Delta Logo
5:16 pm - 10:05 pm
PHL
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HOU
5h 49m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 4:17 pm
HOU
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PHL
9h 17m
1 stop
$277Delta
Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 13
Delta Logo
5:16 pm - 9:23 pm
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HOU
5h 07m
1 stop
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10:05 am - 11:01 pm
HOU
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PHL
11h 56m
1 stop
$282Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Aug 21
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 1:45 pm
PHL
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HOU
7h 30m
2 stops
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3:55 pm - 10:00 pm
HOU
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PHL
5h 05m
1 stop
$283Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Hobby flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Hobby to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Houston Hobby Airport on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Philadelphia, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport is July, where tickets cost $279 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $398 and $379 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$127
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Hobby

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Hobby based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport flights

  • What is the most convenient way to access Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) from downtown Philadelphia?

    The best way to get to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) from the city center of Philadelphia is by using the Regional Rail. The Regional Rail departs in 30min intervals on the weekends and after every hour on weekdays. It passes through all terminals in the Philadelphia Airport (PHL). The quickest way to get to the airport from downtown Philadelphia is by taxi, however, it is more expensive.

  • Which airport is better for passengers heading to downtown Houston?

    William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is the more conveniently located airport for those heading downtown. It is only seven miles away, compared to George Bush International Airport (IAH), which is 23 miles away. The price from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to downtown is likely to be half compared to what you would pay from George Bush International Airport (IAH).

  • Does Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) have lounges?

    Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has a couple of lounges, including the United Airlines Lounge and United Club, found between Terminals C and D, slightly past the security. The Delta Airlines Lounge, Delta Sky Club, is located in the west wing of Terminal D after the security near the food court. American Airlines has three lounges, in the east wing of Terminal A between Gates A4 and A6, Level 3 between Terminal B and C, and Level 2 of Terminal F.

  • Which airlines travel nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston?

    American Airlines and United Airlines are the two airlines that provide nonstop travel from Philadelphia (PHL) to George Bush International Airport (IAH). However, Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines have a layover at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY) as they head toward George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Frontier Airlines has a flight to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) with a layover at Orlando International Airport (MCO).

  • Which airport is best for flights to Houston from Philadelphia?

    There are three airports in Houston, Ellington Airport (EFD), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Of the three airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the largest, busiest, and best for international flights. However, William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is more convenient for domestic flights and it is more convenient to get to and from the city.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport was $127 for a one-way ticket and $250 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and Houston Hobby Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Philadelphia and Houston Hobby Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Houston, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Houston are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $293 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $312 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston Hobby Airport from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Houston Hobby Airport with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and HOU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Houston Hobby Airport from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport

  • There are three airports in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport, North Philadelphia Airport, and the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the main airport in the region.
  • Parking a car at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in the short-term parking on the ground level costs approximately $6 per hour and around $40 per day, whereas the long-term fees are approximately $6 per hour and around $20 per day.
  • Houston International Airport (IAH) has five terminals, with Terminal E facilitating the international flights in the airport.
  • The George Bush International Airport (IAH) is accessible to those with mobility issues, and it is fitted with rampways throughout the airport for easy maneuvering.
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the hub for American Airlines and a focus city for Frontier Airlines.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Hobby

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
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8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MSY - HOU
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One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

The flight was delayed, they didn’t even have water for the toilets or for drinks

Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Overall flight was ok. Flight attendant was receptive to assisting passengers with tight connections.

This was the first flight in the morning. We boarded fine. The cabin door was closed and we were ready to go. We were notified by the Captain that ATC issued and ground stop for 40 minutes. So, without even pushing back from the gate, we were already 40 minutes late. We actually were released to push-back and taxi at 30 minutes. But, some passengers had tight connections and were not going to make their connections. Some passengers asked about the delay and the effect on the connections and were told by the cabin attendant that all flights will be delayed and so they should be OK. However, that was not true. My connecting flight was on time and I arrived at IAH with 21 minutes to make my connection. I did and I'm happy about that, but the flight crew should not have given assurances to the passengers who might have missed their connections.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

We purchase first class seats for the first time for multiples of standard economy ticket. There was no access to the club lounge and no priority boarding. The meal and the service once on the plane were superior and the seat was nicer, but not worth the price difference. I will be happy to seat in economy and spend the difference on more travel.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

Flight was 3 hours delayed. They gave our plan to two other routes. Need to knock that off.

The flight was on time and the landing was very smooth. The crew and flight attendants were all very friendly and professional.

Plane was super cold. No entertainment unless you were with mileage program Getting off the plane was super slow

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

Half of the TSA checkpoints at PHL are closed. Also, there is no standby for first class passengers. You can only standby for coach. Very dated policy and inconsistent with peers.

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

Delayed initially because they couldn’t print the flight details. Poor instruction on delay. When I got on the plane the flight attendant argued with me about whether my carry on would fit (it did, although she didn’t acknowledge that). No greeting (other than arguing with me) getting on or off the plane.

Beverage service was not good. Also just one service in 5 hr 30 min flight. No ask fir water ir anything beside one time beverage service.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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