$66+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to California
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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — LAX
Jan 11 — Jan 181
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to CaliforniaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:50 amHOU - SNA
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/313:10 pmSNA - HOU
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10![Southwest logo]()
$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/122:32 pmHOU - SNA
1 stop9h 58mDelta
Sun 12/148:00 amSNA - HOU
2 stops12h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/10![Delta logo]()
$252
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/215:15 amHOU - SNA
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Thu 12/256:45 amSNA - HOU
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11![Southwest logo]()
$273
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:00 amHOU - LAX
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/315:00 amLAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11![Southwest logo]()
$274
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:30 pmHOU - LAX
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Tue 1/65:00 amLAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10![Southwest logo]()
$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:05 amHOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Thu 1/155:15 amLAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9![Southwest logo]()
$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:00 amHOU - SNA
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Tue 12/306:25 pmSNA - HOU
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11![Southwest logo]()
$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:40 amHOU - SNA
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/214:40 pmSNA - HOU
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10![American Airlines logo]()
$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/146:00 amHOU - SNA
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Sun 12/145:20 pmSNA - HOU
2 stops14h 14mDelta
Deal found 12/10![Delta logo]()
$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:10 pmHOU - SNA
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Sun 12/216:25 pmSNA - HOU
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11![Southwest logo]()
$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:25 pmHOU - LAS
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Tue 1/611:15 pmLAS - HOU
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/10![Delta logo]()
$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:40 amHOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Thu 12/252:40 pmLAX - HOU
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10![Southwest logo]()
$362
Find flight deals from Hobby to California
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Hobby to California flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.
Round-trip from | $154 (Southwest) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $66 (Southwest) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $249 |
Good round-trip deal | $257 or less |
Good one-way deal | $95 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby to California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to California that are best for you.
Fly from
Hobby
Fly to
California
Route
Depart
Return
Price
HoustonLos Angeles
HOU - LAX
HOULAX
Houston Hobby
Fri 1/16
6:15 am-8:05 am
Nonstop3h 50m
Los Angeles
Sun 1/18
5:00 am-10:10 am
Nonstop3h 10m
$174
HoustonLos Angeles
HOU - LAX
HOULAX
Houston Hobby
Sat 1/24
8:10 pm-10:00 pm
Nonstop3h 50m
Los Angeles
Sat 1/31
5:00 am-10:10 am
Nonstop3h 10m
$177
HoustonLas Vegas
HOU - LAS
HOULAS
Houston Hobby
Wed 1/14
5:10 pm-6:35 pm
Nonstop3h 25m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Fri 1/16
5:05 am-9:55 am
Nonstop2h 50m
$197
HoustonLos Angeles
HOU - LAX
HOULAX
Houston Hobby
Thu 1/8
8:40 am-1:20 pm
1 stop6h 40m
Los Angeles
Sun 1/18
5:00 am-10:10 am
Nonstop3h 10m
$200
HoustonLos Angeles
HOU - LAX
HOULAX
Houston Hobby
Sat 1/31
8:10 pm-10:00 pm
Nonstop3h 50m
Los Angeles
Mon 2/2
5:00 am-10:10 am
Nonstop3h 10m
$208
HoustonLas Vegas
HOU - LAS
HOULAS
Houston Hobby
Sat 2/7
11:09 am-6:56 pm
1 stop9h 47m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Tue 2/10
11:15 pm-10:21 am
1 stop9h 06m
$217
HoustonLas Vegas
HOU - LAS
HOULAS
Houston Hobby
Tue 1/6
8:45 pm-10:15 pm
Nonstop3h 30m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Fri 1/9
12:40 pm-5:35 pm
Nonstop2h 55m
$217
HoustonLas Vegas
HOU - LAS
HOULAS
Houston Hobby
Mon 1/12
5:10 pm-6:35 pm
Nonstop3h 25m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Thu 1/22
5:25 pm-10:15 pm
Nonstop2h 50m
$217
HoustonLas Vegas
HOU - LAS
HOULAS
Houston Hobby
Fri 1/9
8:45 pm-10:15 pm
Nonstop3h 30m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Mon 1/12
5:35 am-10:25 am
Nonstop2h 50m
$217
HoustonLos Angeles
HOU - LAX
HOULAX
Houston Hobby
Thu 1/29
9:40 pm-11:30 pm
Nonstop3h 50m
Los Angeles
Mon 2/2
5:00 am-10:10 am
Nonstop3h 10m
$217
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California (average of $65). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $111). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to CA?
Find hourly flight availability from Hobby to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
When flying from Houston Hobby Airport to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to California?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to California. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport to California flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Reviews of airlines servicing California
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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Top 6 airlines flying from Hobby to California
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Hobby to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$73 | Average$248 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$75 | Average$225 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$109 | Average$323 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$146 | Average$430 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$152 | Average$413 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$158 | Average$308 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |