Meeting halfway · nonstop for both
Where to meet halfway between Houston and Phoenix
Midland, TX is the shortest trip for both of you: 1h12m from Houston and 1h16m from Phoenix, nonstop, with flights every day from each.
Houston and Phoenix are about 1,010 miles apart. Midland is also the closest to the halfway point on the map.
The 10 shortest trips for both
| Destination | From IAH | From PHX |
|---|---|---|
| MAF Midland | 1h12m46/wk | 1h16m7/wk |
| LBB Lubbock | 1h17m32/wk | 1h20m9/wk |
| ELP El Paso | 1h31m40/wk | 53m58/wk |
| ABI Abilene | 52m7/wk | 1h32m7/wk |
| ABQ Albuquerque | 1h41m27/wk | 47m73/wk |
| OKC Oklahoma City | 1h7m54/wk | 1h44m39/wk |
| ICT Wichita | 1h13m32/wk | 1h45m19/wk |
| SAT San Antonio | 35m56/wk | 1h48m47/wk |
| COS Colorado Springs | 1h50m14/wk | 1h21m21/wk |
| TUL Tulsa | 1h8m33/wk | 1h51m20/wk |
Each cell is the usual flight time and the flights a week from that city. Tap one for airlines, days and times.
Or one of you makes the whole trip: Houston to Phoenix is nonstop, 2h22m, 65 flights a week.
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Route data from observed flight departures, latest sample 2026-11-01. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.