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$90 Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Phoenix

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Cheap Flights from Houston to Phoenix

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston to Phoenix 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 Houston to Phoenix

Wed, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 6
Southwest Logo
7:35 am - 8:15 amHOU-PHX
2h 40mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:35 pm - 11:05 pmPHX-HOU
2h 30mnonstop
$139Southwest
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Sat, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 12
American Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 9:23 amIAH-PHX
2h 43mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 11:32 pmPHX-IAH
2h 42mnonstop
$139American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26
Frontier Logo
8:56 pm - 10:46 pmIAH-PHX
27h 50m1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:51 pm - 10:47 amPHX-IAH
8h 56m1 stop
$145Frontier
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Wed, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 28
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 11:14 amIAH-PHX
7h 14m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 4:55 pmPHX-IAH
8h 55m1 stop
$146Frontier
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Wed, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 28
United Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 5:41 pmIAH-PHX
2h 51mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:52 pm - 11:30 pmPHX-IAH
2h 38mnonstop
$168United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 13
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 5:07 pmIAH-PHX
2h 47mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:09 pm - 8:50 pmPHX-IAH
2h 41mnonstop
$178United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:17 amIAH-PHX
5h 17m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:12 pm - 12:07 amPHX-IAH
9h 55m1 stop
$193Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 6
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6:30 am - 11:49 amIAH-PHX
7h 19m1 stop
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7:25 am - 12:17 pmPHX-IAH
2h 52mnonstop
Thu, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 4
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1:07 pm - 1:49 pmIAH-PHX
2h 42mnonstop
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11:49 pm - 10:45 amPHX-IAH
8h 56m1 stop
Fri, Jul 4 - Mon, Jul 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:49 amIAH-PHX
7h 19m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:46 pm - 10:08 pmPHX-IAH
22h 22m1 stop
$209Spirit Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Houston to Phoenix

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on bag and seat choice, ideal for budget travelers.


Avoid airport check-in fees by using Frontier's app or kiosk for free check-in.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.


United offers free messaging on most flights; check Wi-Fi coverage before purchasing.

American Airlines

American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks.


Use American Airlines’ app for inflight entertainment; seatback screens are being removed.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for family travelers.


Download the Southwest app for free in-flight messaging and entertainment streaming.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
IAH

IAH offers free Wi-Fi across all terminals, making it convenient for business travelers to stay connected before departure.

Read more about IAHby John Walton
HOU

HOU is compact and easy to navigate, with a single terminal and short walking distances, ideal for quick departures.

Read more about HOUby Yulia Denisyuk
PHX

PHX offers easy access to downtown via the free Sky Train, connecting to light rail stations for seamless city travel.

Read more about PHXby Laura Ratliff
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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Laura Ratliff

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Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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John Walton

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John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Houston to Phoenix flights

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

What is the cheapest Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport cost $156 and was between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $156.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Phoenix?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Houston to Phoenix, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Phoenix, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl 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 Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $164 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $268 and $248 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl 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 Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$90
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

When to book flights from Houston to Phoenix

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to Phoenix based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Houston to Phoenix flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was $90 for a one-way ticket and $139 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston and Phoenix?

    A passport is required to fly from Houston to Phoenix.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston to Phoenix?

    Houston has 2 major airports: Houston Hobby and Houston George Bush Intcntl. Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl is the only airport in Phoenix. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Houston Hobby Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston to Phoenix?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston to Phoenix?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston to Phoenix?

    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 Houston to Phoenix.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Phoenix from Houston 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 Houston to Phoenix?

    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 Phoenix with an airline and back to Houston with another airline.

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

    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 Phoenix from Houston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston to Phoenix?

Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Direct returns

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Houston

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Houston to Phoenix

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4287 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.1Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.6Entertainment
Airline reviews

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2025HOU - MCI
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Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

The last 30 min or so, they put the heat on full. We thought we were being basted.

They sent us to an airport way out of our way because they canceled our flight with no reason

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

My suitcase was completed destroyed. The top part is broken and unusable now.

We boarded but then sat there waiting on some missed connection people to get on so we sat for about 15 minutes for that. Then we sat again because the passenger manifest was wrong and they had to figure it out before we could leave. That took about another 20 minutes or so. The crew was working hard to figure it out so it’s not their fault. It ended up being a system glitch where someone was upgraded to first class while another person was also in the same seat and it just created a mess that took a little while to figure out. They literally went to every person on the plane asking their names to see who was sitting in the wrong seat. I also hate the entertainment that must be watched on your phone or tablet. Just give us setback screens. It’s so much better. Almost every Delta flight has this now and it is so nice to have them. The crew did a great job. I have no complaints from them. They were very hard working, even with the mishap and a disgruntled passenger.

My priority checked bag was not loaded on the flight. I had to sit in baggage claim in Las Vegas for 2 1/2 hours waiting for the next flight. All baggage staff were very helpful, tracking showed it as scanned for loading. Nobody told me why it wasn't on my flight.

All male crew was just too woke for me. I felt like a sardine. I will never take a window seat or the rearmost seat again. I booked early and did not pay for seat selection and that was a mistake. The security at IAH was atrocious. I was violated and radiated as I was in a hurry to connect to my other flight. I may have lost items under the seat in front of me that I couldn't see nor bend over to look.

It’s been awhile since I have traveled on United. I, along with my family who were on the flight noted how smoothly everything went . Boarding, flight crew and service was excellent.

In general ok, my only issue is that they had no hot items for purchase. I had very little time in my connection due to baggage/customs/TSA, thag I barely even had a chance for a stop at the washroom and buy water, to make it to my gate when they started boarding. I had nothing to eat because the trip started early, so I was ready to purchase, and they had nothing except for dry items like snacks. I had to purchase a mediocre, overpriced cheese and fruit board, instead of at least a pizza or sliders that I was planning on getting. Other than that, it was fine. But that’s typical Air Canada, to not have enough.

How badly can you screw up baggage claim? We were told to go to baggage claim too for our bags from this flight. Another flights bags were there. They finished up. More bags from a different flight arrived. Our bags did not Finally the baggage claim belt stopped working and and are flight was still listed on the arrivals for that baggage claim 2. And then nothing It turns out that they had been delivered not only the United baggage claim but far away on a Delta baggage claim No I never told us. It was only the people looking around who had been on the flight But I’m sure there was plenty of time for the employees to raffle through the bags and steal whatever they wanted

Long wait before take off without an update for 20 minutes. Flight was good otherwise.

Flight delayed over 2 hours . I was flying bussiness never got food cause they ran out of what i wanted

I miss the screens they used to have for the long flights. I use a Kendal and it doesn’t work well with there WiFi. I tried my cell and the wifi was not good for it either this is the free wifi.

Update departure times in a more timely manner. We are not boarding on time if the plane isn’t arriving until after our scheduled departure time.

Very friendly and efficient and smooth boarding. We were even way early arriving at my destination. Thank you.

The trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

The seats were crammed and the guy in front of me wouldn't stop reclining. If AA is cramming extra rows in, they need to take away the reclining in coach. My knees were smashed for 4 1/2 hours and I was very close to confronting the passenger in front of me.

What, first class and not even a cup of coffee before landing at 5 am in First Class? Really?

I paid for what I got which was cheap, I brought my own entertainment. I knew what to expect, so I could be prepared. If you’re flying economy, check in early like me. I have no problems with my flight, was on time, staff were friendly, and overall good experience.

Customer service in first class does not exist on American Airlines

Flight was delayed due to a steering issue with plane. The delay caused me to miss the connecting flight. The delay caused me to spend an extra 21 hours in airports and flights to get to my destination. The plane issue obviously should have been found and fixed before we even boarded. Ridiculous.

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

You get what you pay for nothing essentially but a hard uncomfortable seat that doesn’t recline and kids screaming all around you and chaotic boarding and limited check bag weight allowance when compared to other airlines

I never got to experience the flight because they delayed my first flight and I missed this one. Then Frontier didn't want to help me rebook a flight to get me to my final destination.

The Boarding process in Denver was chaotic, and since the line was so long, we were lined up very far from the gate. If there were any announcements from the gate staff, we didn't hear them. The flight attendants were spectacular. The only negative part of the flight was sitting by a 2 1/2 year old who was unruly and unfortunately had parents that matched his behaviors. Also, the restaurants in Denver on the E concourse, they didn't have food (passengers could only order 1 item on the entire menu) or the restaurants had 12-14 people waiting for orders to be prepared and another 6 people waiting to order. If you have a layover in Denver and need to grab food, be prepared to visit the shops with pre-packaged sandwiches, or you can visit another concourse but it may take a while to transit throughout the airport.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

Although an hour and a half early was told by staff at check in they had overbooked and could not check us in for the flight.

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Worst airline experience. They were rude and kept changing our seats and/or giving our seats away so our family didn’t get to sit with each other. Almost everyone we dealt with at both airports with this airline was rude. The app kept giving us wrong information making things take longer. Dealing with them before TSA can take close to an hour…longer than I’ve ever had to deal with before. Never using this airline again.

Horrendous. I do not recommend Frontier. The passengers lack manners and decency, and the flight attendants lack professionalism. If I wasn’t in a bind to fly with 48 hours notice for a job interview, I would not have selected a flight with Frontier and I never plan to fly with them in the future.

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