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

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Philadelphia to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,334 mi 3h 20m nonstop -1h behind 105 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and HOU, connecting options are available through 105 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
105
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
SBN ~4h 31m GRR ~5h 2m PDK ~5h 3m USA ~5h 14m HPN ~5h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,625
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
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
82%
Return
HOU → PHL
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
87%
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 LNS→HOU EWR→HOU
Distance from PHL – 58 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – 1
Flight time 3h 20m 2h 17m 3h 25m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Lancaster (LNS) to Houston flights · Newark (EWR) to Houston flights · Baltimore (BWI) 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 3h 20m.
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 time3h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections105 hubs
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/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 3h 20m. The route covers 1,334 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PHL to HOU. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBN, GRR, PDK, USA, HPN, TEB, TUL, VQQ, LEX, UST, IAD, PWK, EWR, APF, ILM, TYS, CLT, YYZ, CAE, GRB, LIT, CLE, ORF, SUA, MHK, OPF, GSP, MKC, BCT, ALB, VRB, PBI, STP, BOS, SRQ, SYR, PWA, PVD, OMA, SAT, RSW, BGR, EGE, EYW, YUL, ABQ, JAC, ASE, GCM, ORD, PLS, BZN, VNY, SNA, ONT, HWD, SXM, OAK, ANU, LGB, SFO, BGI, LGA, LIR, CMH, MEM, PNS, FLL, RDU, ATL, JAX, STL, IND, MCO, MSY, DCA, MDW, DFW, MAD, TPA, SJC, BNA, CHS, SDF, AUS, MIA, MCI, SLC, DEN, BHM, DAL, MSP, SAN, SAV, LAS, PIT, PHX, LAX, SJU, NAS, CUN, JWN, ADS, HCR and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 LNS, EWR and BWI. 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 ranges from 3 hours 20 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

105 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SBN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lancaster (LNS), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).