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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 1 program for PHL→HOU. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 18,500 miles + $11.20 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston (HOU) at a glance
- From
- Philadelphia International, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (PHL)
- To
- William P. Hobby Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 1 of 1 program tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to May 2027
- Most dates with space
- 16 of 16 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Houston (HOU)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 16 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $11.20 | 1 stopNonstop from 25,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 16 | See dates |
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Business class: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $11.20 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 8,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 16 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 25,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 16 dates.
Best months to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston (HOU) on points
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 26,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 26,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 14,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 26,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Search Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston (HOU)Questions about award flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston (HOU)
How many miles do you need to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston (HOU) with American Airlines AAdvantage?
The lowest one-way American Airlines AAdvantage awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 17, 2026): economy 8,000 miles + $5.60, with monthly lows of 8,000 miles in 7 months and 14,000 miles in 1 month, and award space on 16 departure dates; first class 18,500 miles + $11.20, with a typical monthly low of 25,500 miles over 8 months and award space on 16 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (8,000 to 14,000 miles) and first class (18,500 to 26,000 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston (HOU) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 14, 2026, 20:16 UTC for a Nov 8, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 16 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 23:34 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Is there nonstop award space from Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston (HOU)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 8,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points can book awards from Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston (HOU)?
Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston (HOU)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 8,000 miles with AAdvantage (5 dates); in first class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 25,500 miles with AAdvantage (5 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.