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$104 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$259
Typical prices: $403-$257
Delta
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PHL - HOU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$104
Typical prices: $137-$296
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/31
PHL - HOU • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $259 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $108 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 27m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 28% 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

Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
Delta Logo
6:29 pm - 11:07 pm
PHL
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HOU
5h 38m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:04 pm - 12:57 am
HOU
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PHL
6h 53m
1 stop
$259Delta
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
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
$264Southwest
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 2:00 pm
PHL
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HOU
7h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:35 am - 3:55 pm
HOU
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PHL
7h 20m
2 stops
$269Southwest
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 2:00 pm
PHL
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HOU
7h 30m
2 stops
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5:40 am - 5:50 pm
HOU
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PHL
11h 10m
1 stop
$270Southwest
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
Southwest Logo
9:10 am - 7:50 pm
PHL
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HOU
11h 40m
2 stops
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1:35 pm - 9:35 pm
HOU
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PHL
7h 00m
2 stops
$275Southwest
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
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5:30 am - 9:58 am
PHL
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HOU
5h 28m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:53 am - 6:23 pm
HOU
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PHL
6h 30m
1 stop
$279Delta
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 1:45 pm
PHL
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HOU
8h 25m
2 stops
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4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
HOU
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PHL
5h 00m
1 stop
$284Southwest
Wed, May 6 - Fri, May 8
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 12:20 pm
PHL
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HOU
7h 00m
2 stops
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2:40 pm - 11:45 pm
HOU
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PHL
8h 05m
2 stops
$289Southwest
Sat, May 9 - Sun, May 10
Southwest Logo
11:50 am - 7:40 pm
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HOU
8h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:45 pm - 1:15 am
HOU
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PHL
7h 30m
1 stop
$294Southwest
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
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9:45 am - 7:40 pm
PHL
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HOU
10h 55m
2 stops
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2:40 pm - 10:00 pm
HOU
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PHL
6h 20m
2 stops
$295Southwest
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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Houston Hobby Airport departing in May.

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 Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. 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 March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $396 and $378 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 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$104
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% 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 $104 for a one-way ticket and $259 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 $302 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 $347 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

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4337 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

6.0 GoodChris, Mar 2026
DAL - SAT
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

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.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

We purchase first class seats for the first time for multiples of standard economy ticket. There was no access to the club lounge and no priority boarding. The meal and the service once on the plane were superior and the seat was nicer, but not worth the price difference. I will be happy to seat in economy and spend the difference on more travel.

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

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.

Plane was super cold. No entertainment unless you were with mileage program Getting off the plane was super slow

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

Half of the TSA checkpoints at PHL are closed. Also, there is no standby for first class passengers. You can only standby for coach. Very dated policy and inconsistent with peers.

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

Delayed initially because they couldn’t print the flight details. Poor instruction on delay. When I got on the plane the flight attendant argued with me about whether my carry on would fit (it did, although she didn’t acknowledge that). No greeting (other than arguing with me) getting on or off the plane.

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.

First flight in along time with spirit! I’m honored to say this flight was excellent 😊

Bad airline to travel with my flight was delayed for more than 3 hours they act like it’s normal

flight delayed because of poor staffing and organization - confusion from gate agents and flight attendant supervisors scheduling a missing flight attendant. flight delay 1 hr 30 min

My flight was delayed by over an hour and the turbulance was horrible.

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.

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

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

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