Philadelphia to Houston (PHL–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–IAH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,323 miles in approximately 3h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 142 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ | 39 | 738, 73G, B38M, E7W | 3h34-4h06 | Star Alliance | NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: EI | 36 | 319, 320, 738, CR9 | 3h41-3h55 | Oneworld | EI | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 5 | 32Q | 3h53 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Houston from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→IAH | EWR→IAH | BWI→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 80 mi | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 100 | 156 | 98 |
| Flight time | 3h 34m | 3h 41m | 3h 16m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
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.
No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.
Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.
Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.
PHL–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to IAH
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. With 100 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to IAH ranges from 3 hours 34 minutes to 4 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,323 miles (2,129 km). There are approximately 100 weekly flights outbound and 124 return, totaling 224 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
142 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TME. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR), Baltimore (BWI) and Teterboro (TEB).