Travelling from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) jetting off from either of these bases.
Jump on a direct Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Phoenix is two hours behind Houston. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is located in Phoenix, which is in the UTC-7 timezone.
With 58 direct weekly flights between the two airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 5:30am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from IAH to PHX is with Frontier Airlines at 10:51pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Houston to PHX.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can jump on a direct flight from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Popular airlines that offer direct flights from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport departing IAH include:
United Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from IAH to PHX.
American Airlines is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
78.42% of flights leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport reach their destination on schedule.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can book a direct Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) flight ticket out of William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Figure out if flying from HOU works better for your plans.
Get on your direct flight from Houston to PHX with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of HOU.
On the HOU to PHX route, Southwest Airlines is the airline most travellers rely on.
If you're looking for a carrier that's reliably punctual, book with Southwest Airlines. It has an exceptional on-time performance of 84.01% for flights between William P. Hobby Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Houston to PHX flight, kick back in one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport:
Most flights that depart William P. Hobby Airport arrive at their destination as expected. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Have a late flight from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near PHX and hit the pillow fast:
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To get the best deal, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight.
The street address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to central Phoenix is around 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Currently, Rs7,832 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs20,018. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Houston to PHX, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
July is when most people book flights from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). Plan your visit to Phoenix in May for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Book your Houston to PHX flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Phoenix
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Phoenix right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
Camelback Mountain and Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Phoenix travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Phoenix, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 161 kilometres south-east to Tucson to tick off its top attractions. From Saguaro National Park East Unit to Airplane Boneyard and National Parks Conservation, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another side of the United States, consider Yuma, roughly 257 kilometres west of Phoenix. Old Victorian Yuma, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area and Downtown Yuma are highlights.
