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$43 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

Thu, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 20
Frontier Logo
11:59 am - 12:51 pmIAH-PHX
2h 52mnonstop
Frontier Logo
9:30 am - 2:21 pmPHX-IAH
2h 51mnonstop
$67Frontier
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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
Frontier Logo
10:43 pm - 11:38 pmIAH-PHX
2h 55mnonstop
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5:13 pm - 9:58 pmPHX-IAH
2h 45mnonstop
$69Frontier
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
Frontier Logo
9:43 pm - 11:38 pmIAH-PHX
2h 55mnonstop
Frontier Logo
5:13 pm - 8:58 pmPHX-IAH
2h 45mnonstop
$79Frontier
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Fri, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 8
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12:32 pm - 1:27 pmIAH-PHX
2h 55mnonstop
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10:59 pm - 9:07 amPHX-IAH
8h 08m1 stop
Sat, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 12
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 8:00 amHOU-PHX
3h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 10:05 pmPHX-HOU
2h 25mnonstop
$139Southwest
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Tue, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 20
American Airlines Logo
8:33 am - 9:29 amIAH-PHX
2h 56mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
3:27 pm - 8:08 pmPHX-IAH
2h 41mnonstop
$139American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 15
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2:54 pm - 10:04 pmIAH-PHX
9h 10m1 stop
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7:25 am - 12:07 pmPHX-IAH
2h 42mnonstop
Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 3:33 pmIAH-PHX
2h 48mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 5:06 pmPHX-IAH
2h 36mnonstop
$154American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 10
United Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 11:06 amIAH-PHX
2h 51mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 4:58 pmPHX-IAH
2h 38mnonstop
$157United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 7
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 9:40 amHOU-PHX
2h 45mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:05 pm - 12:35 amPHX-HOU
2h 30mnonstop
$157Southwest
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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.

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
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.

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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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 $112 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 $112.

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 Tuesday, 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 $172 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $275 and $266 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, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$43
Flight from Houston George Bush 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 $43 for a one-way ticket and $67 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 George Bush 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston and Phoenix, with SkyTeam 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.
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, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 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, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Houston to Phoenix

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Houston to Phoenix? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025AUS - RDU
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

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.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

United could have one single once of customer service. No human United employee would help me with the invalid mileage plus number, they said I had to speak with the computer.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

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.

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

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

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

My first flight was delayed 5 hours. The 2nd flight was canceled til the next day and the never even tried to compensate for it. Worse I was delayed again on the flight the rebooked me on.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

The ticketing agents were rude but then we had a great gate agent very nice we had to ride a buss out to where the plane was parked but it was in some back corner of the airport when we got to the plane the captain who was great btw was cleaning the plane because the same rude ticketing agent told them they we not contracted to vacuum the plane. The ride to las Vegas was fine We had a connecting flight to Dallas. The flight was fine but when we arrived in Dallas everyone who flew on any frontier airlines the picked up bags from baggage claim D15 had to wait over a hour for their bags to start we arrived at 11:30pm ish to the gate we didn't leave the baggage clamed till 12:50 am very not happy and i used to fly frontier 4 times a week for work in Denver i will not be using them again

I was 2 hr arrive in the airport and 45 min in the line . After take to my turn . The agent tell me I’m later . I can not board . So my vacation was going to the floor . Just for their bad customer service agent in the airline

Frontier Airlines was AWFUL. I was an hour early for my flight and the lady refused to check me in. I had to purchase a whole new ticket with a different airline.

My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.

Late, terrible communication, horrible planning of passenger seating until the literal last minute. One of the worst flying experiences of my life. Y'all suck

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