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Among airlines operating Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights:

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

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

4 airlines operate flights between Houston and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flights from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $202 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $260 for nonstop.

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.

One-stop flights from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) - 4% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $238 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $293, a difference of $55. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, evening flights for 26%, and night flights for 6%.

Some of the most popular sights in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field and Camelback Ranch. These are among the most viewed places in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 8:01 am
• Latest: departs at 11:10 pm and lands at 2:06 am.

The flight takes about 2h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 36% above the route average of $255. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport takes 2h 56m, covering 1,009 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.

One-way fares from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $114, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 17m, compared with 9h 10m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 16h 37m via Portland (PDX).

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is 2 hours behind Houston (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• NU Car
• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport range from $176 to $375, with an average of $255 over the past 12 months. Anything below $176 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights:

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue