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$120 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$239
Overall average: $358
Delta
Fri 5/1Tue 5/5
PHL - HOU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$120
Typical prices: $153-$267
Southwest
Tue 4/28
PHL - HOU • 1 stop
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Delta
Cheapest • from $239 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Philadelphia and Hobby. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Tampa (TPA)
Cheapest • Avg $108 (round-trip)
Nashville (BNA)
Shortest trip • 5h 26m (one-way)
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4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Hobby (PHL-HOU)

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

Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
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5:19 pm - 11:07 pm
PHL
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HOU
6h 48m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:14 pm
HOU
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PHL
5h 14m
1 stop
$239Delta
Tue, Apr 14 - Sat, Apr 18
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 2:00 pm
PHL
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HOU
7h 30m
2 stops
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3:45 pm - 9:35 pm
HOU
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PHL
4h 50m
1 stop
$244Southwest
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
Delta Logo
3:36 pm - 10:42 pm
PHL
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HOU
8h 06m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 2:36 pm
HOU
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PHL
7h 36m
1 stop
$249Delta
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2
Southwest Logo
9:10 am - 7:50 pm
PHL
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HOU
11h 40m
2 stops
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5:35 am - 11:40 am
HOU
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PHL
5h 05m
1 stop
$250Southwest
Tue, Mar 31 - Sat, Apr 4
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4:55 pm - 10:40 pm
PHL
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HOU
6h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 11:35 am
HOU
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PHL
4h 35m
1 stop
$254Southwest
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
Delta Logo
3:36 pm - 10:42 pm
PHL
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HOU
8h 06m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:42 am
HOU
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PHL
4h 42m
1 stop
$259Delta
Tue, Mar 31 - Sat, Apr 4
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 6:25 pm
PHL
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HOU
10h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 11:35 am
HOU
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PHL
4h 35m
1 stop
$260Southwest
Sat, Mar 21 - Sat, Mar 28
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6:10 pm - 11:05 pm
PHL
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HOU
5h 55m
1 stop
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9:35 am - 5:30 pm
HOU
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PHL
6h 55m
1 stop
$264Southwest
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 13
Delta Logo
6:25 pm - 10:42 pm
PHL
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HOU
5h 17m
1 stop
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1:31 pm - 8:53 pm
HOU
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PHL
6h 22m
1 stop
$269Delta
Wed, Mar 25 - Sat, Mar 28
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12:25 pm - 10:40 pm
PHL
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HOU
11h 15m
2 stops
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9:35 am - 5:30 pm
HOU
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PHL
6h 55m
1 stop
$270Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Hobby flights

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

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby 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 Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport is September, where tickets cost $269 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $384 and $360 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby 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 Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$120
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
Flight from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Hobby

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

  • What is the most convenient way to access Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) from downtown Philadelphia?

    The best way to get to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) from the city center of Philadelphia is by using the Regional Rail. The Regional Rail departs in 30min intervals on the weekends and after every hour on weekdays. It passes through all terminals in the Philadelphia Airport (PHL). The quickest way to get to the airport from downtown Philadelphia is by taxi, however, it is more expensive.

  • Which airport is better for passengers heading to downtown Houston?

    William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is the more conveniently located airport for those heading downtown. It is only seven miles away, compared to George Bush International Airport (IAH), which is 23 miles away. The price from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to downtown is likely to be half compared to what you would pay from George Bush International Airport (IAH).

  • Does Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) have lounges?

    Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has a couple of lounges, including the United Airlines Lounge and United Club, found between Terminals C and D, slightly past the security. The Delta Airlines Lounge, Delta Sky Club, is located in the west wing of Terminal D after the security near the food court. American Airlines has three lounges, in the east wing of Terminal A between Gates A4 and A6, Level 3 between Terminal B and C, and Level 2 of Terminal F.

  • Which airlines travel nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston?

    American Airlines and United Airlines are the two airlines that provide nonstop travel from Philadelphia (PHL) to George Bush International Airport (IAH). However, Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines have a layover at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY) as they head toward George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Frontier Airlines has a flight to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) with a layover at Orlando International Airport (MCO).

  • Which airport is best for flights to Houston from Philadelphia?

    There are three airports in Houston, Ellington Airport (EFD), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Of the three airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the largest, busiest, and best for international flights. However, William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is more convenient for domestic flights and it is more convenient to get to and from the city.

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

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

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Houston are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $300 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 $335 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport.

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

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

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

    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 Houston Hobby Airport from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport

  • There are three airports in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport, North Philadelphia Airport, and the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the main airport in the region.
  • Parking a car at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in the short-term parking on the ground level costs approximately $6 per hour and around $40 per day, whereas the long-term fees are approximately $6 per hour and around $20 per day.
  • Houston International Airport (IAH) has five terminals, with Terminal E facilitating the international flights in the airport.
  • The George Bush International Airport (IAH) is accessible to those with mobility issues, and it is fitted with rampways throughout the airport for easy maneuvering.
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the hub for American Airlines and a focus city for Frontier Airlines.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Hobby

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Houston. 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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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4300 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

4.0 Okaybyron, Feb 2026
DAL - SAT
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Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Check-in, boarding and the flight from Phoenix to Houston was quick and easy. The flight from Houston to Shreveport was delayed 5 hours. It was frustrating but I think United handled it the best they could.

The staff was hospitable and professional. The seat had a bit of wear. The winner shade was stuck 1/4 open. I received the best of both worlds. The morning sun was able to come in and blind the screen i was trying to use while at the same time it was too low to look out and enjoy the view. Rather embarrassing for a 1st class ticket.

United is an incompetent airline. They parked the plane on the tarmac for an hour after arriving because they “didn’t have a gate available” it was actually some sort of lie because as we de planed there were approximately 9 open and manned and empty gates that we walked past. Many people on the flight missed connections for the hour long sit on the tarmac. Utterly baffling and incompetent behavior from United flight ops.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Beverage service was not good. Also just one service in 5 hr 30 min flight. No ask fir water ir anything beside one time beverage service.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

This flight captain and crew were amazing, started ahead of time of departure and reached 30 mins before arrival time. Amazing!

Long delays, lack of information about the status of the flight. The flight was delayed 4 times.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

The Phildalphia to Allentown portion was a BUS, not a plane. All was as expected.

Excellent - explanations were clear staff was nice and flight was comfortable

Flight was delayed not sure why no explanation given and no apologies either. Otherwise the flight was fine

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

This flight cancelled. I am in the airport right now and my kids sleep on the floor. We are waiting for information in the line 4 hours and rude woman from spirit airline offers us flight to Austin on 23 February. No water no food offer. The offer to book hotel and they will refund 150$. The nearest hotel 450$ per night. So I got flight to San Antonio 02/22 at 7am. I hate this company, they are rude and no empathy. So many people with kids were there. And I don’t sleep and it is cold here. I don’t have warm clothes for me and my kids. And I don’t have money for transport from San Antonio to my Austin.

The flight was delayed over an hour which got us into DFW at approximately 2:20 am

Terrible. Spirit cancelled the flight with 3 hours notice and were absolutely no help getting another flight. Had to make my own reservation on another airline and arrived in Dallas 12 hours later.

They cancelled the flight due to crew unavailability. The next day they cancelled the flight again.

That gate is like a ducking shelter at Newark No where to sit Outlets that don’t work Bathrooms that are dirty

For the cost you can't e too critical, but the inablitiy to recline the seat and minimal cushioning in the seats made for a less than comfortable flight. Other than that we had an ealry departure and arrival, boarding was smooth.

This was my best experience with spirit. I flew you guys 4 times and I must say this was the BEST

Horrible experience. First and last time using this airline. Made an announcement that boarding will start in 15 minutes, canceled the flight 5 minutes later due to no airline staff. Had to book another flight on Delta since Spirit had no other flights arriving to my original destination the same day. I wouldn't recommend anyone to fly with Spirit. No wonder why it consistently ranks high among worst airlines.

The plane was supposed to leave at 12:59 Amma and another plane took us around 9:30 am. There were 7 delay announcements. We were to receive a voucher of $12 back to pay for food at any place in the airport. One passenger tried to use the voucher was denied. I did not receive the voucher for me, my son, and grandson. I went to the desk and informed them and they took my phone # and email and they told me to wait. I did and was never sent. The plane was uncomfortable, the crew was dismissive of anyone beyond the last two seats. I will NEVER fly or recommend Spirit Airlines again.

This was my first time on a budget airline and I couldn't even sit down all the way because my knees would embed in the seat in front of me. I'm only 6' tall with a 32" inseam. There's no upside other than y'all are cheap. I'm glad it was only a 2 hour flight. Lesson learned! I get why everybody talks down on budget airlines. The staff was outstanding, the flight went as well as possible, great pilot, great boarding, smooth sailing. Zero chance I'll be back though.

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

First of all we hade waited 3 hours in the airplane waiting to leave. Second the return schedule was changed and it messed up my entire vaction. I won't buy never again another flight and recommend to nobody traveling with them.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

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