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$103+ 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — LAX
May 23 — May 301
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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to California

Cheapest flights from Hobby to California
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 April 23, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/38:35 pm
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Tue 6/96:40 am
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/21$206
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/28:35 pm
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Tue 6/211:50 pm
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/23$210
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/202:45 pm
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Wed 5/278:45 am
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/20$218
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/285:55 am
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Wed 6/311:50 pm
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/20$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 9/89:35 am
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 30m
Southwest
Wed 9/98:40 am
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/23$223
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/1910:55 am
HOU
-
LAX
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Wed 5/208:45 am
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/20$231
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sat 5/306:39 pm
HOU
-
LAS
1 stop6h 01m
American Airlines
Thu 6/412:59 am
LAS
-
HOU
1 stop5h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$235
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/191:10 pm
HOU
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 15m
Southwest
Tue 5/264:25 pm
LAS
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/19$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/208:50 am
HOU
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 15m
Southwest
Wed 5/2711:35 am
LAS
-
HOU
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/20$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/198:45 am
HOU
-
OAK
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Tue 5/267:45 pm
OAK
-
HOU
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/19$250
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/126:30 am
HOU
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 15m
Southwest
Sat 5/165:00 am
LAS
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 4/22$252
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/25:45 pm
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Mon 6/82:15 pm
SFO
-
HOU
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 4/21$252

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 April 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$206
(Southwest)

One-way from

$103
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$247

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$145 or less
From Houston Hobby to California
One-way flight from Houston Hobby to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Houston Hobby to California.

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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 April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/19

8:45 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/27

12:20 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$241

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/30

8:35 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/8

5:00 pm-12:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$275

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/5

7:25 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/10

11:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$278

HoustonLas Vegas

HOU - LAS

HOULAS

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/9

5:25 am-6:40 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/13

11:35 am-6:15 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$283

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/13

1:06 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Diego

Tue 5/19

12:41 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$289

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/28

6:01 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/5

8:17 am-3:48 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$290

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/20

7:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/24

6:40 am-11:50 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$307

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Tue 6/9

7:10 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/13

2:25 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 20m

$307

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/20

8:35 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

San Diego

Wed 6/3

8:50 pm-4:50 am

1 stop6h 00m

$311

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/1

6:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

5:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$312

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Best time to book a flight from Hobby to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California?

The best time to book flights from Houston Hobby Airport to California is 31 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California (average of $221). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 April 23, 2026.

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 22% versus a flight in the evening.

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 April 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport to California flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston Hobby Airport to California?

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 April 23, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California?

    For as low as $241, Southwest can have you in California from Houston Hobby Airport in 6h 35m. Houston Hobby Airport and California are separated by a distance of 1386 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to California one-way?

    $42 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $47 and $75, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston Hobby Airport to California?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $325 for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California. The cheapest flight overall is $138 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $88.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hobby to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hobby to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hobby to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hobby to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hobby to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California (average of $221). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Hobby to California

Discover the top 7 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 April 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$69Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$94Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$145Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$151Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$252Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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