Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston (IAH) flights
An economy award from Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston (IAH) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston (IAH): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,323 miles (2,129 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 57 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dulles, Baltimore and Knoxville and more.
How many miles PHL to IAH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $30.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PHL to IAH
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book PHL to IAH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
PHL to IAH with one stop
57 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines and Frontier Airlines
- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines and Allegiant Air, then United Airlines
- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then United Airlines
- Via Birmingham (BHM)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Memphis (MEM)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Greenville (GSP)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Richmond (RIC)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines, then United Airlines
PHL to IAH: common questions
How many miles does PHL to IAH cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PHL to IAH?
American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston (IAH).
How far is Philadelphia from Houston by plane?
Philadelphia (PHL) and Houston (IAH) are 1,323 miles (2,129 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PHL to IAH award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Philadelphia and Houston?
The most direct connections are through Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI), Knoxville (TYS), Washington (DCA) and Nashville (BNA). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Dulles.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.