Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston from $38

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LAX — HOU
Mar 24 — Mar 311

The best prices from Los Angeles to Houston are usually found in January or February, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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July

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Round-trip from

$238

One-way from

$86
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From Los Angeles to Houston
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Houston

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Houston?

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 40% on the overall cost on flights from Los Angeles to Houston.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 55 days in advance, which can save you up to 85% on flights from Los Angeles to Houston compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 55 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $214. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $478.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Houston?

January can be a great time to fly to Houston from Los Angeles with a flight ticket averaging about $251. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $70. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Houston (LAX - IAH)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Houston in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Delta flights from Los Angeles to Houston

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Los Angeles and Houston. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Delta flights traveling from Los Angeles to Houston. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Thu 4/186:10 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 09mDelta
Tue 4/233:30 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/18$179
Thu 4/116:10 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 09mDelta
Sun 4/146:00 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 44mDelta
Deal found 3/18$199
Sat 4/2012:30 amLAX - IAH
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Tue 4/236:00 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 44mDelta
Deal found 3/18$255
Thu 3/288:45 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 16mDelta
Thu 4/186:00 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 44mDelta
Deal found 3/18$289
Tue 3/2612:40 amLAX - IAH
1 stop10h 33mDelta
Wed 4/243:30 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/18$327

Cheap American Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Houston

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Los Angeles and Houston. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights traveling from Los Angeles to Houston. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Mon 4/221:45 amLAX - IAH
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/277:55 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop4h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$208
Mon 4/812:45 amLAX - IAH
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/162:40 pmIAH - LAX
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$218
Sat 4/1311:40 amLAX - HOU
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/178:25 pmHOU - LAX
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$219
Tue 3/2612:45 pmLAX - HOU
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/18:24 pmHOU - LAX
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$309
Thu 3/287:26 amLAX - IAH
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/28:19 pmIAH - LAX
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$324
Mon 3/254:30 pmLAX - HOU
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/18:24 pmHOU - LAX
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$328
Mon 3/254:30 pmLAX - HOU
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/278:24 pmHOU - LAX
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$339
Thu 3/284:20 pmLAX - IAH
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/297:51 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop4h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$348
Mon 3/254:30 pmLAX - HOU
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/2910:10 amHOU - LAX
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$358

Cheap Los Angeles to Houston flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Los Angeles to Houston specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Houston in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 4/1212:49 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 18mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/1711:55 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$108
Tue 4/2311:59 amLAX - IAH
1 stop11h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/278:17 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$109
Tue 4/167:10 amLAX - IAH
1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/1711:55 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$110
Wed 4/1012:00 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 18mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/1712:13 pmIAH - LAX
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$111
Wed 4/106:01 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/131:30 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$113
Fri 4/197:36 pmLAX - IAH
1 stop7h 21mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/208:17 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$114
Mon 4/157:36 pmLAX - IAH
1 stop15h 41mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/239:19 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$115
Fri 4/129:30 pmLAX - IAH
1 stop18h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/238:13 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$117
Thu 4/184:23 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/238:13 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$118

Los Angeles to Houston 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Los Angeles and Houston in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Houston in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 4/161:45 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/239:19 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$69
Tue 4/164:23 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/238:13 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$76
Tue 4/164:23 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/238:13 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$77
Tue 4/161:45 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/238:13 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$87
Wed 4/102:51 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/1711:55 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$88
Tue 4/169:20 amLAX - IAH
1 stop23h 49mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/172:17 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$89
Tue 4/161:45 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/208:17 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$96
Tue 4/169:20 amLAX - IAH
1 stop14h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/238:13 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$98
Tue 4/164:23 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/173:00 pmIAH - LAX
1 stop5h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$99

Non-stop flights to Houston from Los Angeles

Discover non-stop flight options from Los Angeles to Houston. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the direct flights traveling from Los Angeles to Houston in the near future. Search for alternative flights from Los Angeles to Houston by utilizing the search form above.
Tue 4/161:45 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/239:19 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$69
Tue 4/164:23 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/238:13 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$76
Tue 4/164:23 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/238:13 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$77
Tue 4/161:45 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/238:13 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$87
Wed 4/102:51 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/1711:55 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$88
Tue 4/161:45 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/208:17 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$96
Tue 4/161:45 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/179:19 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$101
Fri 4/194:23 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/238:13 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$102
Wed 4/1012:00 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 18mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/162:08 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$110

Los Angeles to Houston flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Los Angeles to Houston for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Los Angeles to Houston. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
Mon 3/256:45 amLAX - IAH
1 stop7h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/2711:55 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$175
Tue 3/266:45 amLAX - IAH
1 stop20h 15mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/271:00 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$176
Mon 3/256:45 amLAX - IAH
1 stop7h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/238:13 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$177
Wed 3/274:00 pmLAX - IAH
1 stop17h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/22:08 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$189
Mon 3/256:45 amLAX - IAH
1 stop7h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/255:06 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$192
Wed 3/276:45 amLAX - IAH
2 stops13h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/14:49 pmIAH - LAX
1 stop10h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$197
Mon 3/256:45 amLAX - IAH
1 stop7h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/22:08 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$200
Mon 3/256:45 amLAX - IAH
1 stop7h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/18:48 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$203
Wed 3/274:00 pmLAX - IAH
1 stop17h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/23:28 pmIAH - LAX
2 stops11h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$206

One-way flights to Houston from Los Angeles

Search for one-way flight options from Los Angeles to Houston. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Los Angeles to Houston. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Houston instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Wed 4/172:51 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$38
Tue 4/161:45 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$49
Sat 4/272:28 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$54
Sun 4/1412:49 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$57
Sun 4/1412:49 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$61
Tue 5/213:17 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$62
Sun 4/1412:49 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$63
Sun 4/1412:49 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$64
Wed 4/36:20 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$66

Find flights from Los Angeles to Houston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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Los AngelesHouston George Bush Intcntl

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Fri 4/12

Nonstop3h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/17

Nonstop3h 43m

$108

Los AngelesHouston George Bush Intcntl

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Tue 4/23

1 stop11h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/27

Nonstop3h 45m

$109

Los AngelesHouston George Bush Intcntl

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Tue 4/16

1 stop7h 22m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/17

Nonstop3h 43m

$110

Los AngelesHouston George Bush Intcntl

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 4/17

Nonstop3h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/20

1 stop13h 07m

$112

Los AngelesHouston George Bush Intcntl

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Fri 4/12

1 stop18h 04m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/23

Nonstop3h 42m

$117

Los AngelesHouston Hobby

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Wed 4/10

1 stop28h 37m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/16

1 stop6h 34m

$139

Los AngelesHouston George Bush Intcntl

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 4/18

Nonstop3h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/23

Nonstop3h 45m

$179

Los AngelesHouston George Bush Intcntl

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Mon 4/22

1 stop5h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/27

Nonstop4h 02m

$208

Los AngelesHouston George Bush Intcntl

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Mon 4/22

Nonstop3h 16m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/27

Nonstop3h 44m

$239

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When is the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Houston. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Houston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Houston. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Houston by month

Plan your trip from Los Angeles to Houston by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Houston is currently $57 while a round-trip flight costs $147. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston (average of $239). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $338). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$272

February

$273

March

$338

April

$298

May

$293

June

$335

July

$315

August

$258

September

$239

October

$264

November

$278

December

$278

Temperature and rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

IAH

Temperature

53.6 - 84.2 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Houston. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Los Angeles to Houston to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,382 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.

Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,382 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,382 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.

8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,382 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,382 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.

7.6
Good
4,166 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,382 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,382 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Los Angeles to Houston flights?

    You can find many flights going from Los Angeles to Houston. You’ll take off from one of five airports serving the LA area and what’s surrounding it. They are LAX, Orange County, Ontario, Burbank, and Long Beach. The two airports you’ll be flying into are George Bush Intercontinental Airport or William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the busier of the two. It’s 23 miles from the downtown district in Houston. It spans over 10,000 acres of land. It’s the 15th busiest airport in the country. Houston Hobby Airport is closer to downtown Houston, only seven miles away. It’s one of Southwest Airlines’ focus cities. It has four runways and serves both domestic and international flights.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Los Angeles to Houston?

    United will take you directly from LAX to George Bush in Houston. There are also direct flights offered by Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. The flight times are just a little more than three hours. Many of the direct flights are the cheaper options for this route. You can also find direct flights on Southwest from LAX into Hobby in Houston.

  • What are the stopover options between Los Angeles to Houston?

    You can fly out of Burbank on Spirit and stop in Las Vegas for a couple of hours. Frontier stops in Denver in between LAX and George Bush. American will take you through Dallas before landing at either of the two Houston airports. Delta lands in Salt Lake City on the way to Houston. American flies out of Long Beach and lands in Phoenix on the way to George Bush. Southwest flies out of LAX and makes stops in Oakland, Dallas, Las Vegas, New Orleans, or El Paso before going to Hobby. The flight times are usually less than six hours for these.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Los Angeles to Houston?

    You will not need a passport or visa to fly between these two cities. They’re both within the United States and you don’t have to connect anywhere outside the country. You will only need a valid form of identification to make this trip.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Houston?

    Most people fly from Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston. On average, Los Angeles has 3 outbound flights to Houston per day from 5 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Los Angeles to Houston for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Los Angeles to Houston for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $108, but on average you can expect to pay $118.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Houston for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Los Angeles to Houston under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Houston is less than $108.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Los Angeles to Houston for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Los Angeles to Houston within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Los Angeles to Houston?

    Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Houston on average per day?

    Per day, 13 flights depart from Los Angeles to Houston on average.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 46% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 46% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 8% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Houston?

    For as low as $108, Spirit Airlines can have you in Houston from Los Angeles in 3h 18m. Los Angeles and Houston are separated by a distance of 1384 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Houston round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $108. Spirit Airlines is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Houston?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Houston?

    Before booking your flight to Houston from Los Angeles, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: WestJet (100%), Aeromexico (100%), Virgin Atlantic( 100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Houston?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $63. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $77 on average our data indicates $768 when flying from Los Angeles to Houston.

  • What does LAX to IAH mean?

    Great question - LAX to IAH just means Los Angeles Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), College Station Easterwood Field Airport (CLL), Beaumont Jefferson County Airport (BPT).

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines from Los Angeles to Houston?

    If you’re looking for eco-friendly airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Houston, you best choice would be either American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or United Airlines. All these companies ensure their planes are eco-friendly by using environmentally friendly materials, serving passengers more sustainable snacks and beverages, and avoiding using disposable in-flight headphones. Before booking a flight, it would be best to research the plane from the airport of origin to the destination. The best airlines ensure eco-friendliness not only during the flight but also in their operations at the airport.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from Los Angeles to Houston?

    Though people discourage air travel due to its high carbon emissions, you can still fly sustainably and keep the environment greener and cleaner. One way to ensure sustainable travel to Houston from Los Angeles is by choosing eco-friendly airlines, so you rest assured that they will produce lower carbon emissions, no matter the route you travel. Another way of traveling more sustainably is by choosing a seat in economy class instead of business class. Seats in economy class take up less space so that airlines can fit more passengers on a flight, thereby flying more fuel-efficient planes. Though most airlines claim to be eco-friendly, you should check the type of aircraft that they operate in addition to the type of food and beverage they offer to travelers and the amount of packaging they recycle versus sending to a landfill.

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