Cheap Flights from Houston (HOUA) to Phoenix (PHXA)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston to Phoenix? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £54. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Phoenix.£49 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May, returning Sat, 16 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £49, select.

Phoenix.£54 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr, returning Sun, 19 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £54, select.

Phoenix.£70 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £70, select.

Phoenix.£87 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £87, select.

Phoenix.£100 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Mar, returning Sat, 4 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £100, select.

Phoenix.£108 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Wed, 25 Mar.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £108, select.

Phoenix.£114 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £114, select.

Phoenix.£117 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Mar, returning Sat, 28 Mar.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £117, select.

Phoenix.£136 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £136, select.

Phoenix.£146 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £146, select.

Phoenix.£177 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Mon, 27 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £177, select.

Phoenix.£177 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £177, select.

Phoenix.£186 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £186, select.

Phoenix.£187 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £187, select.

Phoenix.£191 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £191, select.

Phoenix.£207 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Tue, 7 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From £207, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Phoenix

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston to Phoenix flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Houston to Phoenix: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£49
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	2 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	270

Finding cheap flights from Houston to Phoenix: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Phoenix?

There are 4 airports in Phoenix: Phoenix Sky Harbor, Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal, Phoenix-Deer Valley, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.

How much are return flights from Houston to Phoenix?

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Phoenix is £49. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Houston to Phoenix?

2 hours and 56 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to Phoenix.

Which airlines fly direct from Houston to Phoenix?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Houston to Phoenix.

How many flights are there a week from Houston to Phoenix?

As of March 2026, there are 270 flights per week flying from Houston to Phoenix.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Phoenix?

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Phoenix is usually May.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Phoenix?

If you're flying from Houston, the cheapest airport near Phoenix is Phoenix Sky Harbor – which is 3.7 miles away from the centre of Phoenix. We've found flights into this airport from £49.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Houston to Phoenix on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Phoenix on Saturday, 9 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Houston to Phoenix?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Houston to Phoenix?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Phoenix but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Phoenix?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Phoenix is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Phoenix?

In March, the average temperature is usually around 16°C. July is typically the warmest month in Phoenix, when it usually averages around 40°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is August.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Houston to Phoenix with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Phoenix is Frontier Airlines .

Flying from Houston to Phoenix: what you need to know

Start planning your holiday by checking out the departure points for your flight from Houston to Phoenix. Explore your options for setting off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), two of the city's main airports.
The primary hubs where you can touch down in Phoenix are Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Houston to Phoenix flight.
Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Phoenix two hours behind Houston.
With 58 flights a week between the two airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Houston to Phoenix with American Airlines at 05:30. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from IAH to PHX is with Frontier Airlines at 22:51.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Houston to Phoenix flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Phoenix

£25 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Phoenix. Return flights start at £49. These fares may change depending on demand.
Lock in cheap Houston to Phoenix flights by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Houston to Phoenix 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 Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

If you're looking for a direct flight from Houston to Phoenix, you can depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Travel from IAH to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) in one continuous trip.
You can choose from various airlines offering direct Houston to Phoenix plane tickets with departures from IAH, including:
Located around 21 kms (13 miles) from the centre of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Phoenix? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
78.42% of flights that take off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

You can take a nonstop flight from Houston to Phoenix leaving from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Begin your travels at HOU and disembark at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX).
Southwest Airlines offers direct Houston to Phoenix plane tickets from HOU. Book your favourite aisle seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
HOU is about 16 kms (10 miles) from central Houston. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Houston to Phoenix, kick back in one of these hotels close to William P. Hobby Airport:
The majority of flights that leave William P. Hobby Airport arrive at their destination as expected. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 81%.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

Arriving in Phoenix

Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)

Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF) to central Phoenix takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kms (15 miles) away.
It typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Houston to Phoenix, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near SCF:

Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

Once your flight from Houston to Phoenix has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 10 minutes by car. Central Phoenix is approximately 6 kms (4 miles) from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX).
The journey will take about 35 minutes on public transport.
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and set off in the blink of an eye.
Call dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from PHX one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater range of vehicles.
You'll find Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

Hop off your flight from Houston to Phoenix and go directly to your hotel or start exploring right away. Central Phoenix is around 40 kms (25 miles) from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and typically takes 40 minutes to reach by car.
Start your journey without stressing about how to get to where you're going with a Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with trusted suppliers here like Dollar, Alamo and Budget.
Around two weeks before your flight from Houston to Phoenix is the ideal time to book your ride from AZA. You're more likely to land a better deal or catch some early booking discounts.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport can be found at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..

Best time to go to Phoenix

Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from Houston to Houston. The city comes alive in high season, but hotel rates are usually higher and top attractions can get crowded. Plan your trip to Houston in low season for a quieter vibe.
Lock in a Houston to Phoenix ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Phoenix to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Houston to Phoenix in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.

More about Phoenix

When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Phoenix right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Phoenix:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are must-visits when exploring Phoenix.

Explore more of United States

You've seen Phoenix, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel about 300 miles west to San Diego to check off its top sights. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 260 miles north-west of Phoenix, Las Vegas is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience.