Travelling from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Philadelphia is one hour ahead of Houston and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
There are 39 Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights each week.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IAH to PHL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
With direct flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Philadelphia International Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Philadelphia (and then other parts of the United States) is a snap. You can fly nonstop with:
United is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With an impressive 84.06% of services landing on schedule, United has the best on-time record for IAH to PHL flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAH and PHL:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
R 599 is the lowest price for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 1,348. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from IAH to PHL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from IAH to PHL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of the departures from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to IAH? If you've booked an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Follow your own route with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and experience more of Philadelphia and beyond.
Booking your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Philadelphia International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The quietest month for a flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Philadelphia based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Philadelphia International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAH to PHL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Philadelphia, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 129 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its top attractions. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of the United States, head for Boston, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are among its highlights.
