Houston to Philadelphia (HOU–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,334 mi 3h 6m nonstop +1h ahead 91 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and PHL, connecting options are available through 91 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to PHL.
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One-Stop Connections
91
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,344
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
16%
Return
PHL → HOU
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric HOU→PHL IAH→PHL AUS→PHL
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 6 6
Weekly flights 1 93 40
Flight time 3h 6m 3h 16m 2h 16m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,334 mi / 2,147 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 6m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

HOU–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,334 mi / 2,147 km
Flight time3h 6m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections91 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 3h 6m. The route covers 1,334 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from HOU to PHL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AFW, TEB, LBE, HPN, PWA, CRW, LUK, NAS, SAT, AVL, IAD, MKC, OXC, GSP, CLE, YIP, BCT, OPF, JWN, LAL, ALB, BUF, ILM, APF, RSW, BWI, OMA, SRQ, YYZ, SYR, MHT, SUA, MRK, APA, ASE, MSP, GRR, BJC, RIL, GCM, TUS, SCF, JAC, VNY, BZN, PSP, SBA, BUR, PDX, HWD, SEA, OAK, BGI, SFO, PNS, PBI, MCO, TPA, BHM, MDW, IAH, BNA, MSY, STL, MCI, ATL, AUS, IND, DFW, FLL, MIA, CHS, DEN, JAX, DAL, DCA, SLC, LAS, SAV, RDU, SDF, PHX, PIT, CMH, CUN, LAX, SJU, MEM, SAN, MBJ and LIR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from PHL to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HOU to PHL

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to PHL ranges from 3 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,334 miles (2,147 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

91 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).