Travelling from Phoenix to Houston: what you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Houston departing from either of these.
When it comes to touching down in Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is a major gateway. Another is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
The average time for a direct Phoenix to Houston flight is 2 hours 35 minutes.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Phoenix to Houston flight.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Houston
Right now, ج.م. 2,851 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Houston. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 6,953. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap Phoenix to Houston flights by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time for bagging a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Phoenix to Houston is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You can find a direct flight from Phoenix to Houston taking off from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). Board your plane at PHX and then hit the runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Leading carriers that offer direct Phoenix to Houston plane tickets from PHX include:
PHX is about 6 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix to Houston or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 82.57% of flights that take off from PHX arrive at their destination without delay.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Arriving in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The distance from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston is roughly 21 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near IAH if you have a late flight from Phoenix to Houston. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Houston and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Once your flight from Phoenix to Houston has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Houston is approximately 16 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
After your flight from Phoenix to Houston, kick back at a hotel near HOU. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty make collecting a William P. Hobby Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from HOU four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
William P. Hobby Airport can be found at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
July is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix to Houston. To escape the crowds, visit Houston in February.
Lock in a Phoenix to Houston ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Houston to range from 24ºC to 40ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap flights from Phoenix to Houston around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Houston, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Houston:
The Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Houston must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hermann Park.
Explore more of United States
Houston has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres west of Houston, a visit to San Antonio will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Dallas is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No trip is complete without seeing Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
