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$120 Find Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia

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Cheapest round-trip
$239
Overall average: $441
Delta
Sat 2/7Wed 2/11
HOU - PHL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$120
Typical prices: $142-$338
Southwest
Sun 1/18
HOU - PHL • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Philadelphia (HOU-PHL)

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

Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 11
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11:09 am - 4:50 pm
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4h 41m1 stop
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10:30 am - 4:10 pm
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6h 40m1 stop
$239Delta
Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14
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3:00 pm - 9:45 pm
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5h 45m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 8:40 pm
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7h 40m2 stops
$244Southwest
Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 10
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7:25 am - 1:10 pm
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PHL
4h 45m1 stop
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5:40 am - 5:50 pm
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13h 10m2 stops
$250Southwest
Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 18
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6:00 am - 2:29 pm
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PHL
7h 29m1 stop
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10:28 am - 4:36 pm
PHL
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HOU
7h 08m1 stop
$254Delta
Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 1
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11:00 am - 6:35 pm
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PHL
6h 35m1 stop
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5:25 am - 11:50 am
PHL
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7h 25m2 stops
$259Southwest
Wed, Feb 4 - Fri, Feb 6
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9:05 am - 5:25 pm
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7h 20m2 stops
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5:00 am - 3:20 pm
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11h 20m2 stops
$265Southwest
Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 8
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5:04 pm - 10:50 pm
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PHL
4h 46m1 stop
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5:57 pm - 10:33 pm
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5h 36m1 stop
$269Delta
Thu, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 24
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7:25 am - 1:10 pm
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4h 45m1 stop
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1:25 pm - 7:20 pm
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6h 55m2 stops
$274Southwest
Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 16
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5:05 pm - 10:40 pm
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PHL
4h 35m1 stop
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7:15 pm - 11:55 pm
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5h 40m1 stop
$276Southwest
Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22
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6:00 am - 11:43 am
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4h 43m1 stop
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6:55 am - 1:28 pm
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7h 33m1 stop
$279Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to Philadelphia flights

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

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Planning a trip from Hobby to Philadelphia? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia, 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 Hobby Airport to Philadelphia is January, where tickets cost $234 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $441 and $374 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia, 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 Hobby Airport to Philadelphia, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$120
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Hobby to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby to Philadelphia 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia flights

  • Is Houston Hobby International Airport child friendly?

    When traveling through Houston Hobby International Airport with children, make sure to visit either, or both, of the play areas available within the airport’s premises. The first play area is located near Gate 1 in the West Concourse, while the second is located across from the Food Court in the Central Concourse. The airport also provides nursing mothers with three nursing rooms and a portable Mamava nursing pod where nursing mothers can breastfeed or pump while on the go.

  • What parking options are available at Houston Hobby International Airport?

    Houston Hobby International Airport provides a variety of convenient and affordable parking options for passengers including valet parking, terminal parking, and economy parking. The airport parking features an automatic parking guidance system to facilitate easy and convenient parking for all customers. Additionally, there are charging stations available for electric vehicles.

  • How do I get from Philadelphia International Airport to downtown Philadelphia?

    If you would prefer to use public transportation to get to downtown Philadelphia from the airport, choose between the train, which will take you approximately 25min, or the Line 37 bus that will have you at Center City in approximately 40mins. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle, taxi, or ridesharing service, or rent a car at the airport and be in downtown Philadelphia in about 15min.

  • What lounge facilities are available at Philadelphia International Airport?

    If you need to relax, grab a quick bite, or catch up on work upon arrival at Philadelphia International Airport, make sure to visit the lounge facilities provided at the airport. These lounges can be found inside security at Terminal A, A/B, B/C Connector, C/D connector, D, E, and F. They provide passengers with a variety of services including free Wi-Fi, food and drink, paid rooms, and shower facilities.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia was $120 for a one-way ticket and $239 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Philadelphia are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $349 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $297 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Hobby Airport to Philadelphia.

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

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

    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 Philadelphia with an airline and back to Houston Hobby Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston Hobby Airport and PHL 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia

  • If you happen to lose any of your items while on the premises of Houston Hobby International Airport (HOU), make sure to make a claim on your lost item online, or head to the Lost and Found Department next to the American Airlines Baggage Office on Level 1.
  • Houston Hobby International Airport provides a chapel within the airport premises where passengers can find a quiet space for prayers and gather one’s thoughts. The Interfaith Chapels are located in the airside of the Central Concourse and landside Baggage Claim area of the Central Lobby.
  • When traveling out of Houston Hobby International Airport, make sure to look out for the large artwork collection displayed throughout the airport’s grounds and terminals, mostly by Texas-based artists. The airport’s artwork collection is predominantly displayed on the Houston Roadway, Level 1, and Level 2.
  • If you find yourself with too much luggage on arrival at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), make use of the airport’s luggage carts that are provided throughout the airport. These baggage carts are provided to passengers for a fee, which you can pay using your credit card.
  • If your flight gets canceled or in case of bad weather, feel free to use the cots available at Houston Hobby International Airport. However, the airport only has a limited supply of cots, which means they are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Hobby to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Philadelphia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4248 reviews
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

8.0 ExcellentSudhir, Jan 2026
MCI - LGA
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Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

Flight was fine other than there was a gate change that I was not notified of. By chance I happened to check my phone and saw the change, otherwise, we would have missed our connecting flight.

Haven’t flown on SW in years. Flight was on time departing and arriving. Served vegan butter onion flavored pretzels which were bad. Coke served was in a tiny paper cup. Crew was not engaging. Felt like they were going through the motions. Old plane, tight seats and no leg room.

Check-in, Boarding and flight were smooth. All the employees and crew was very nice and funny. They gave the kids crayons and workbooks to keep them occupied which was a big win. I’ve flown Southwest many times and that’s the first time I’ve seen that and it is a great addition.

Flight was on time. Wi-fi was a little spotty/slow. Boarding and exit were efficient.

Okay, not wonderful. Short flight. Wi-fi didn't work properly. Stuck waiting for a gate to open upon arrival for 20 or so minutes.

They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight was delayed and missed my connection Lufthansa didn’t respond.

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.

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

the trip to madrid was uncomfortable with my legs touching the seat in front of me

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

Internet was a bit expensive and did not work ask that week otherwise a good flight

The flight had a delay that made me being in a real rush to take the second flight. The delay was almost for 2 hours. They moved us from gate to gate in 4 times. Once I arrived to Philadelphia, I got to run thorough all the airport, as the train was already closed by that time. So I got sick with asthma for all the running I had to do. And I was the last one to board, when it was almost closed. So irresponsable with the people

The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

Overall, a good experience. The food, however, was subpar. The breakfast was a joke.

I was late from Jacksonville, FL but the limited interaction I had with the Philly crew was great.

The delays and cancellations kept me stuck in Miami for an additional 24 hours, and the whole thing seemed extremely disorganized

They canceled the flight and didn't assist in getting a new flight on any airline. I had to spend 10 hrs in the airport after getting a ticket On Delta for twice as much. I've flown Spirit many times and this was my worst experience I've had.

Late taking off. ATC sent us circling around Chicago for almost an hour, after landing taxied for 40 minutes.

We had too many delays for the crew not the plane

Awful!!! Spirit cancelled my flight just 4 hours before departure- with no alternative flights available. I ended up missing a huge family gathering because I wasn’t able to get out. Such An awful experience. And on top of that, all the buckle and dime-ing for bags. I will never book with Spirit EVER

Terrible. They cancelled the flight at the last minute after I had checked in at the airport and then told me they could only put me on a flight after 7 days. Pathetic.

Spirit cancelled the flight very late last night, I was on the way to the airport when I found out

Flight was canceled and instead of rescheduling at the gate we had to go out to the ticket counter. Unruly kids kicking the back of my rows chair with staff to inattentive to say something.

I stopped flying spirit as much because they are crooks and thieves. It's not like other airlines where you can at least get credits they just take your money.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

Spirit is low fare air line. Food also cost you. No free food.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

One of the worst travel experiences I've had. Had a flight scheduled with CVG to RSW on VLSWQX this morning departing at 5:30. Two individuals at the gate and one was in training. Not her fault but she didn't have the ability to check people in resulting in at least 15 families that didn't make it on the plane because they weren't checked into the system in time. When arriving at the airport to drop off our prepaid checked bags, the bag drop off agent asked if we could check our bags at the gate because of the long line. We said no problem so arrived at the gate by 5:00. They told those people that had previously paid for checked bags to stand off to the side while they let others that either didn't have a checked bag or their bag was already on the plan through. Realizing the gate workers had an issue, they either called for help or this lady showed up late for work as she didn't arrive until 5:15. The worker who had been there training the other individual and working diligently to make sure all passengers got on board. He even said that at one point all people that are currently in line are fine but asked the person in training to stand outside the ticketing area around 5:15 to notify any late travels that the flight was in boarding process and they arrrived too late. At that point, we're sill standing off to the side with our pre-paid checked bags patiently waiting. When the new lady arrived she couldn't have been more rude. It was an awful seen. Essentially they had asked for those without an assigned seat to board last, those with pre-paid checked bag stand off to the site and any traveling with a larger items that needed to be checked at the gate (such as a stroller), wait on the side. They realized that the flight needed to leave on time so the gate attendant shut the gate. So anyone without a seat assignment, those that had pre-checked bags, and the worst one I saw was a mother with two infant children was in line with use because she was asked to stand to the side because her stroller. When they shut the door to the plan they told her she could no longer get on. Her checked bags were already on the plane with her car keys in them, and the lady told her we couldn't accept anyone else on because the door was shut. She didn't even have a way to get home from the airport. Truely evil behavior. I've flown Frontier enough to know customer service is not a top priority in the company's mission, but this was an all-time low. I'm sending this after an 18 hour drive that our family just completed to Bonita Springs . I felt really bad for the lady being trained and the other individual trying to help, but when the new lady came to the gate she was truly one of the rudest individuals I've ever met. One lady had been there since 4am but because she didn't have an assigned seat they wouldn't let her on the plan.

I loved the staff on the plane. So friendly and helpful! However, there was an argument and misunderstanding by the staff and a customer at the gate, and the staff member was being unprofessional. When we arrived in Atlanta, we waited 1.5 hrs for our luggage to arrive. When I asked the airport attendant, they said Frontier had the longest wait for luggage out of any airlines, and that they could not be held responsible for the delay.

Not clean and was told I would get a great seat and it was not great at all

Good- no snacks on a 4+ hour flight is painful but more painful was the lack of WiFi.

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