Phoenix to Houston (PHX–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,018 mi airlines 47/wk
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Flight Schedule 24 flights Verified 43m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3795
WN Southwest
738
5:45 AM
MST
10:10 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3796
WN Southwest
B38M
7:45 AM
MST T4
12:20 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2469
WN Southwest
7M8
9:35 AM
MST T4
2:10 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN397
WN Southwest
7M8
9:50 AM
MST T4
2:25 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN139
WN Southwest
7M8
10:45 AM
MST T4
3:10 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3565
WN Southwest
73H
12:40 PM
MST T4
5:10 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3798
WN Southwest
7S7
4:55 PM
MST T4
9:20 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1331
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 PM
MST T4
10:50 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2707
WN Southwest
B38M
7:02 PM
MST T4
11:20 PM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2035
WN Southwest
B38M
9:30 PM
MST T4
1:45 AM+1
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2394
WN Southwest
737
6:12 AM
CDT T4
6:58 AM
MST
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2179
WN Southwest
7M8
8:00 AM
CDT
8:55 AM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2209
WN Southwest
B38M
8:00 AM
CDT T4
8:55 AM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3744
WN Southwest
B38M
8:05 AM
CDT T4
9:00 AM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1129
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
CDT
9:40 AM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1066
WN Southwest
B38M
12:05 PM
CDT T4
12:55 PM
MST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2593
WN Southwest
B38M
12:10 PM
CDT T5
1:00 PM
MST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3414
WN Southwest
737
1:39 PM
CDT
2:27 PM
MST
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1991
WN Southwest
7S7
2:40 PM
CDT
3:30 PM
MST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2438
WN Southwest
737
5:25 PM
CDT T5
6:15 PM
MST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2230
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
MST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN582
WN Southwest
737
8:15 PM
CDT T3
9:10 PM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3435
WN Southwest
7M8
8:35 PM
CDT
9:30 PM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2403
WN Southwest
7M8
10:35 PM
CDT
11:25 PM
MST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Phoenix to Houston
1 carrier, 47 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 1,018 mi 2h 1m nonstop +2h ahead 158 1-stop hubs

PHX–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,018 miles in approximately 2h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 158 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 46 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h15-2h35 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (46 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHX to HOU direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
158
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,665
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.

Other ways to reach Houston from Phoenix

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric PHX→HOU TUS→HOU
Distance from PHX 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 47 1
Flight time 2h 1m 1h 56m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PHX with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,018 mi / 1,638 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 1m to 2h 35m.
Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,018 mi / 1,638 km
Flight time2h 1m to 2h 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights47 out / 48 return
1-stop connections158 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 2h 1m to 2h 35m. The route covers 1,018 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from PHX to HOU. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYR, FTW, CLL, CXO, ROW, TUS, MHK, BPT, PWA, SAF, BJC, MTJ, ASE, ADS, SHV, SUS, DRO, RAP, TEX, LNK, HRL, TRM, PGA, VNY, SGU, OGD, AFW, HOB, SNA, MTY, JAC, CLD, HDN, APA, EGE, XNA, SBA, MYF, FOE, PSP, LRD, TLC, GDL, PDK, MKC, MLI, CCR, DSM, GRR, SSI, BZN, RST, MRY, PWK, PIE, GRB, LUK, SGF, CRP, CID, CAE, FMY, MKE, CVG, STS, SUN, TYS, APC, UES, PTK, APF, BUR, UST, SFO, SUA, PBI, AGS, SRQ, YYC, RNO, ORD, FXE, SBN, BCT, CLT, HWD, CLE, RSW, OPF, TMB, YYZ, BFI, TEB, HPN, ORF, IAD, PHL, YVR, COE, BED, EWR, BOS, YOW, YUL, SJU, ANU, JAX, BNA, MSY, LAX, LAS, MEM, DFW, MCI, AUS, DEN, DAL, STL, SAN, ONT, TUL, LBB, MAF, OMA, SMF, OKC, LIT, SAT, ELP, ABQ, MCO, TPA, PVU, OAK, LIN, MDW, IND, MIA, SJC, SLC, ATL, HND, RDU, DCA, BHM, BWI, COS, LGB, MSP, FLL, ECP, CMH, PIT, SDF, SJD, PVR, CUN and MQJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from HOU to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TUS. 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 PHX to HOU

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHX to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to HOU ranges from 2 hours 1 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,018 miles (1,638 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 95 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

158 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TYR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tucson (TUS).