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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:19 am
• Latest: departs at 6:40 pm and lands at 9:59 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 19m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Philadelphia:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Philadelphia takes 3h 19m, covering 1,333 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Houston to Philadelphia range from $290 to $454, with an average of $366 over the past 12 months. Anything below $290 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $366 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $208 round-trip via Charlotte Douglas (CLT), compared to $376 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Houston to Philadelphia flights are:

• United Airlines: 85% on time
• American Airlines: 84% on time
• Frontier: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Philadelphia flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $238 to $2,301. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Houston to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Houston to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $174, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $69 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Houston to Philadelphia may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Houston to Philadelphia route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 49m.

One-stop flights from Houston to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Houston to Philadelphia. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $334 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $468, a difference of $134.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Houston and Philadelphia. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 12m, compared with 5h 25m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 34m via Dallas Love Field (DAL).

Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Houston (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.