United States Β· 1,007 miles (1,620 km)

Phoenix (PHX) to Houston (IAH) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Phoenix (PHX) to Houston (IAH) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to Houston (IAH): American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,007 miles (1,620 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 40 ways to fly it with one stop, through Midland, Austin and El Paso and more.

How many miles PHX 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$5.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$33.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines12,500$30.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines15,000$5.60

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from PHX to IAH

Book PHX to IAH with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PHX to IAH with one stop

40 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Midland (MAF)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more, then United Airlines
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  • Via El Paso (ELP)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Abilene (ABI)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via San Antonio (SAT)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then United Airlines
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  • Via Lubbock (LBB)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Tucson (TUS)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Albuquerque (ABQ)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Durango (DRO)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Oklahoma City (OKC)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via McAllen (MFE)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Monterrey (MTY)American Airlines, then United Airlines and VivaAerobus
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  • Via Colorado Springs (COS)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Tulsa (TUL)Southwest Airlines and American Airlines, then United Airlines
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See all 40 in Routes

PHX to IAH: common questions

How many miles does PHX 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), Iberia Club (9,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (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 PHX to IAH?

American Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to Houston (IAH).

How far is Phoenix from Houston by plane?

Phoenix (PHX) and Houston (IAH) are 1,007 miles (1,620 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PHX 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 Phoenix and Houston?

The most direct connections are through Midland (MAF), Austin (AUS), El Paso (ELP), Abilene (ABI) and San Antonio (SAT). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Dallas.

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.