Houston (HOU) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from William P. Hobby Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with about 33 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,020-mile flight takes about 2h 42m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,020 mi · 1,642 km
- Flight time
- 2h 42m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying HOU to PHX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 33 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 274,758 | 2h 42m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
HOU to PHX flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 6:30am and the last at 8:50pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 987Southwest Airlines | 6:30am | 7:10am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 1989Southwest Airlines | 7:25am | 8:05am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 287Southwest Airlines | 8:05am | 8:50am | 12 | 73% |
| WN 3325Southwest Airlines | 8:25am | 9:05am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3873Southwest Airlines | 8:40am | 9:25am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 380Southwest Airlines | 9:40am | 10:30am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 982Southwest Airlines | 12:35pm | 1:15pm | 13 | 71% |
| WN 4095Southwest Airlines | 1:05pm | 1:45pm | 14 | 64% |
| WN 4210Southwest Airlines | 1:40pm | 2:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1992Southwest Airlines | 6:10pm | 6:50pm | 10 | 70% |
| WN 679Southwest Airlines | 6:20pm | 7:00pm | 12 | 75% |
| WN 1994Southwest Airlines | 8:35pm | 9:15pm | 16 | 63% |
| WN 558Southwest Airlines | 8:50pm | 9:30pm | 8 | n/a |
Is HOU to PHX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 2,081 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (95%), those around 7pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,081 | 77% | 13 min | 0.5% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 87 | 99% | |
| 6am to 7am | 184 | 95% | |
| 7am to 8am | 122 | 93% | |
| 8am to 9am | 200 | 85% | |
| 9am to 10am | 70 | 94% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 67 | 77% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 185 | 80% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 121 | 74% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 102 | 74% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 75 | 67% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 72 | 85% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 102 | 63% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 135 | 69% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 143 | 56% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 163 | 71% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 98 | 60% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 133 | 62% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 159 | 18,662 | |
| September 2025 | 149 | 19,528 | |
| October 2025 | 192 | 26,813 | |
| November 2025 | 185 | 22,777 | |
| December 2025 | 196 | 26,802 | |
| January 2026 | 168 | 20,861 | |
| February 2026 | 158 | 19,729 | |
| March 2026 | 196 | 27,303 | |
| April 2026 | 193 | 23,669 | |
| May 2026 | 197 | 26,896 | |
| June 2026 | 150 | 20,927 | |
| July 2026 | 148 | 20,791 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.