4 airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix to Houston.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
| United Airlines | PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
| Frontier Airlines | PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | HOU William P. Hobby 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) |
7 miles (11 km) from the city centre. 14.6 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | METRO bus 40 to downtown | $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 ahead of Phoenix in January and 2 hours ahead of it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently. 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, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop.
Nonstop flights leave from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
About 1,014 miles (1,632 km), measured between the city centres.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix in January and 2 hours ahead of it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently.
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.