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Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Houston flights:

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

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

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

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

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

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
• Frontier: 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.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $162 round-trip via Tampa (TPA), compared to $365 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 Philadelphia to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Raleigh-Durham (RDU) - 8% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Philadelphia to Houston route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $324 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $428, a difference of $104. 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 Philadelphia to Houston flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 9:55 am
• Latest: departs at 7:58 pm and lands at 11:48 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $346. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Houston takes 3h 50m, 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.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $159, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 13m, compared with 5h 22m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 5h 51m via Dallas Love Field (DAL).

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

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Houston range from $274 to $435, with an average of $346 over the past 12 months. Anything below $274 counts as a good deal.

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

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue