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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:23 am
• Latest: departs at 6:39 pm and lands at 10:02 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 23m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Philadelphia:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Philadelphia takes 3h 23m, covering 1,333 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Houston to Philadelphia range from $275 to $440, with an average of $352 over the past 12 months. Anything below $275 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 21% above the route average of $352. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $144 round-trip via Tampa (TPA), compared to $365 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Houston to Philadelphia flights are:

• United Airlines: 85% on time
• American Airlines: 84% on time
• Frontier: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 84% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Houston to Philadelphia flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $280 to $2,082. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Houston to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Houston to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $185, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Houston to Philadelphia may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Houston to Philadelphia route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 46 minutes.

One-stop flights from Houston to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 9% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Houston to Philadelphia route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $309 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $467, a difference of $158. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Houston and Philadelphia. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 11m, compared with 5h 25m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 31m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Houston (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.