Houston (HOU) to Philadelphia (PHL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,334

miles

2,147

kilometers

1,159

nautical miles

🕐 3h 2m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (53°)

Direction

🌍 +1h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,334	+800	2,134 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,334	+800	2,134 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,334	+667	2,001 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,334	+667	2,001 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,334	+1,334	2,668 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,334	+667	2,001 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Houston and Philadelphia earns you 2,668 base miles - that's 11% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The HOU to PHL route connects Houston, United States with Philadelphia, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,334 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NE bearing of 53° from Houston. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HOU

William P Hobby Airport

William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 1,334 miles (2,147 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from HOU to PHL typically take around 3h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,334 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.