$57 Cheap flight deals from Houston (HOU) to Philadelphia (ILG)

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Houston to Philadelphia

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
PHL
Philadelphia Intl.
$262 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$262
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 8 from George Bush Intercontinental to Philadelphia Intl., returning Sat, Nov 15, priced at $262 found 8 hours ago
Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
PHL
Philadelphia Intl.
$262 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$262
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 8 from George Bush Intercontinental to Philadelphia Intl., returning Sat, Nov 15, priced at $262 found 8 hours ago
Fri, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 8
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
TTN
Mercer
$275 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$275
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 7 from George Bush Intercontinental to Mercer, returning Sat, Nov 8, priced at $275 found 4 days ago
Fri, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 8
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
TTN
Mercer
$275 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$275
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 7 from George Bush Intercontinental to Mercer, returning Sat, Nov 8, priced at $275 found 4 days ago

Airfares from $57 One Way, $128 Round Trip from Houston to Philadelphia

Prices starting at $128 for return flights and $57 for one-way flights to Philadelphia were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 10
IAH
Houston
PHL
Philadelphia
$128 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$128
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from Houston to Philadelphia, returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $128 found 8 hours ago
Sat, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 10
IAH
Houston
PHL
Philadelphia
$138 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$138
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 6 from Houston to Philadelphia, returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $138 found 11 hours ago
Thu, Jan 22 - Fri, Jan 30
IAH
Houston
TTN
Trenton
$144 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 22 from Houston to Trenton, returning Fri, Jan 30, priced at $144 found 3 days ago
Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 22
IAH
Houston
PHL
Philadelphia
$171 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$171
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 21 from Houston to Philadelphia, returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $171 found 3 days ago
Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
IAH
Houston
TTN
Trenton
$172 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 9 from Houston to Trenton, returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $172 found 6 days ago

Philadelphia economy flight packages

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Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
4.5-star property

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

9/10 Wonderful! (2,082 reviews)

Dec 18 - Dec 21

3 night stay

Houston (HOU) to Philadelphia (PHL)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $636, price is now $477 per person
$477
per person
found 1 day ago
Could be a great hotel but is only a good hotel due to lack of attention to detail

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City
4.0-star property

Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,868 reviews)

Dec 18 - Dec 21

3 night stay

Houston (HOU) to Philadelphia (PHL)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $694, price is now $502 per person
$502
per person
found 1 day ago
Great location and awesome hotel.

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

The Rittenhouse Philadelphia
5.0-star property

The Rittenhouse Philadelphia

9.6/10 Exceptional! (905 reviews)

Dec 13 - Dec 15

2 night stay

Houston (HOU) to Philadelphia (PHL)

Spirit Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston (HOU)

Frontier Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $786, price is now $594 per person
$594
per person
found 10 hours ago
Wonderful stay! Very quiet and staff is exceptional.

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025

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More About Flying To Philadelphia from Houston

Route Information for Flights from Houston to Philadelphia

Origin Airport IATA Code
HOU
Destination Airport IATA Code
ILG
Distance
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Earliest Flight Arrival
Latest Flight Arrival

Flying from Houston to Philadelphia

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Leaving Houston, Texas

Most of the flights from Houston to Philadelphia leave from two major airports around the city. The George Bush Intercontinental Airport is about twenty-three miles north of downtown, and the William P. Hobby Airport, the second busiest in the state, sits approximately eight miles south of the city. Both offer short-term and long-term parking lots and can be reached by hopping on the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority line or taking a taxicab, if you prefer not to drive.

Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Philadelphia International Airport is one of the busiest for flights from Houston to Philadelphia, with seven terminals and over 160 different shops and restaurants to check out once you land. It even has an Aviation Play Station that caters to kids wanting to learn more about flying. Once you have enjoyed all of the amenities that the airport has to offer, you can get to your hotel via the SEPTA Airport Regional Rail Line that will connect you to the AmTrak subway system and other public transportation options. Winter in the city can be quite brisk, with average temperatures falling into the 30s. Summer is the total opposite, with average highs in the 80s and sometimes reaching the 90s. No matter what time of year you decide to go, a wealth of museums and art galleries await you, from the famous zoo to historic sites such as the Liberty Bell.

Having Fun in Philadelphia

Search for flights from Houston to Philadelphia on Orbitz.com to stay within your budget for the trip. This way, you can spend that extra money on one of the many tourist attractions the heartwarming city has to offer.

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Houston to Philadelphia?
You'll find 3 airlines that fly directly from IAH to Philadelphia Airport, so get ready to hit that beautiful "book" button. One of these carriers will have your ideal flight:

  • United Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines

What is the shortest flight from Houston to Philadelphia?
The quickest flight from Houston to Philadelphia is around 3 hours and 45 minutes. Grab a refreshment from the cabin crew, perfect your travel itinerary or get to know your seat mate — you'll have the time on this medium-haul trip.
What airlines fly from Houston to Philadelphia most frequently?
United Airlines (UA) is one of the carriers with the most flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.). It offers 117 flights on this route every month. Taking a vacation is one of life's greatest pleasures, and this carrier will get you where you need to go. Alternatively, secure your favorite aisle (or window) seat with American Airlines (AA). You'll have 86 monthly flights between Houston and Philadelphia to select from with this carrier.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won't keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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