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

PHL Airport Page →
1,334 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 41 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 5h AAEIF9 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 5m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 11m AABAEI → WN Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Houston flights
STL St Louis 5h 13m AAEIIB → WN St Louis (STL) to Houston flights
MSY New Orleans 5h 15m AA → WN New Orleans (MSY) to Houston flights
CMH Columbus 5h 18m AAASBA → LXJWN Columbus (CMH) to Houston flights
DAL Dallas 5h 20m WN → WNXE Dallas (DAL) to Houston flights
MDW Chicago 5h 25m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Houston flights
AUS Austin 5h 34m AAEIEJA → WN Austin (AUS) to Houston flights
PNS Pensacola 5h 35m AA → WN Pensacola (PNS) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Philadelphia to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,334 mi 2h 57m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and HOU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps PHL Routes HOU Routes PHL Live Flights HOU Live Flights PHL Delays HOU Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
BNA ~5h 0m ATL ~5h 5m RDU ~5h 11m STL ~5h 13m MSY ~5h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,435
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → HOU
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
40%
Return
HOU → PHL
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric PHL→HOU ILG→HOU TTN→HOU
Distance from PHL – 24 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 2h 57m 3h 3m 3h 33m
Departure OTP 0% – –
Wilmington (ILG) to Houston flights · Ewing Township (TTN) to Houston flights · Atlantic City (ACY) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,334 mi / 2,147 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m gate to gate.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,334 mi / 2,147 km
Flight time2h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 2h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 1,334 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Raleigh-Durham.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HOU and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Houston is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from HOU to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ILG, TTN and ACY. 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 PHL to HOU

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

PHL to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to HOU is about 2 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,334 miles (2,147 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILG), Ewing Township (TTN) and Atlantic City (ACY).