Flights Houston → Phoenix
As of October 2026, economy flights from Houston to Phoenix have a typical range USD 159–712, median USD 356. Full range across all 180 offers: USD 74–3648. We analyzed 180 offers from 8 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Houston → Phoenix
Based on 180 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Houston → Phoenix
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | — | — | — |
| United Airlines | — | USD 40 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 45 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 55 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 45 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | — | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Houston to Phoenix cost?
Based on 180 offers · October 2026
Houston to Phoenix flights ranged from USD 74 to USD 3648 across 180 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 180 offers.
These 180 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 225 and USD 505
What hidden fees do Houston to Phoenix flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Houston to Phoenix routes. The breakdown below is based on 180 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 31 | 11% |
| UA | 40 | 8% |
| WN | 24 | 7% |
| Southwest | 42 | 21% |
| AA | 58 | 14% |
| DL | 34 | 2% |
| AS | 10 | 1% |
American Airlines: base ~USD 355 + fees USD 58 = ~USD 413 total. Alaska Airlines: base ~USD 701 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 711 total.
American Airlines's USD 58 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Alaska Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 346 base difference shrinks to USD 298 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Houston to Phoenix?
8 airlines flew Houston to Phoenix in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Frontier), fares ranged USD 79–205 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier | 16 | 79–205 | 102 | n/a |
 Southwest | 19 | 181–219 | 213 | 42 (20%) |
 Frontier Airlines | 13 | 126–485 | 240 | 31 (13%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 51 | 235–447 | 333 | 24 (7%) |
 American Airlines | 28 | 286–592 | 413 | 58 (14%) |
 United Airlines | 24 | 190–798 | 516 | 40 (8%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 27 | 458–3648 | 620 | 34 (5%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 2 | 584–838 | 711 | 10 (1%) |
Where do the best Houston → Phoenix prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Houston to Phoenix flights
- Full-service carriers on Houston–Phoenix cost 2.5x more than budget airlines (USD 565 vs USD 222 median; overall median USD 356).
- AA charges 5.8x more in ancillary fees than AS — USD 58 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 438 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 182. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Houston to Phoenix cost?
- Based on 180 offers analyzed, Houston to Phoenix flights range from USD 74 to USD 3648, with a median price of USD 356. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Houston to Phoenix flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 36 to the base fare on Houston to Phoenix flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Houston to Phoenix including all fees?
- Frontier has the lowest median fare on Houston to Phoenix at USD 102 (median across 16 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Houston–Phoenix flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 182. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Houston to Phoenix routes?
- Houston to Phoenix has 8 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 74 to USD 3648 across 180 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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