Houston (IAH) to Phoenix (PHX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,007
miles
1,621
kilometers
875
nautical miles

🕐 2h 25m
Flight Time
🧭 W (288°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,007 1,611
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,007 1,611
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,007 1,511
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,007 1,511
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,007 2,014
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,007 1,511
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?

Flights between Houston and Phoenix follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to PHX route connects Houston, United States with Phoenix, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,007 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 W bearing of 288° from Houston. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About PHX

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) serves Phoenix, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 1,007 miles (1,621 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to PHX typically take around 2h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,007 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.