Traveling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
2 hours 52 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Phoenix is 2 hours behind Houston and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
You can choose from 88 weekly flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The 00:20 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight out from IAH to PHX. Frontier Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:20 if early mornings aren't your thing.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the top stopovers between IAH and PHX:
El Paso International Airport
San Antonio International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is C$83. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$150. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap flight tickets from IAH to PHX, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The journey from central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport takes around 49 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel near IAH? If you're on an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PHX if you're taking a late flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
From Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 11 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting to the center by public transport will take you around 34 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
July is the most popular month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Phoenix in May.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAH to PHX in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 20ºC then.
More about Phoenix
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Phoenix right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from IAH to PHX:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are among the things you can't miss in Phoenix.
Complete your Phoenix trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Phoenix vacation.