3 airlines fly nonstop from Philadelphia to Houston.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | PHL Philadelphia International Airport | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
| Frontier Airlines | PHL Philadelphia International Airport | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
| United Airlines | PHL Philadelphia International Airport | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
23 miles (37 km) from the city centre. 48.4 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | METRO Route 500 IAH Downtown Direct to the George R. Brown Convention Center | $4.50 one way |
| Bus | METRO Route 102 Bush IAH Express via Greenspoint and I-45 | $1.25 (local fare) |
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US.
Houston is 1 hour behind Philadelphia. Houston uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines fly this route nonstop.
About 1,340 miles (2,156 km), measured between the city centres.
Houston is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US.
METRO Route 500 IAH Downtown Direct to the George R. Brown Convention Center, $4.50 one way.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.