Phoenix to Houston (PHX–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHX–IAH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,007 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 154 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, QR | 55 | 319, 320, 738, CR9, E75 | 2h36-3h | Oneworld | AS, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ | 51 | 739, 7M8 | 2h25-2h43 | Star Alliance | NZ | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 32Q, A20N | 2h39-2h41 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Houston from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→IAH | TUS→IAH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 155 | 29 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 23m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – |
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
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.
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.
PHX–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHX to IAH
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. With 155 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHX to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to IAH ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,007 miles (1,620 km). There are approximately 155 weekly flights outbound and 141 return, totaling 296 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
154 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 Tucson (TUS).