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$78+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Houston

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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
May 5 — May 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to Houston are usually found in August or September, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Houston

Cheapest flights from Irvine to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 5, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/218:00 am
LAX
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IAH
1 stop13h 56m
Frontier
Wed 4/229:33 am
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 4/4$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/232:44 pm
LAX
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IAH
1 stop8h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2710:15 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$142
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1512:39 pm
LAX
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IAH
Nonstop3h 23m
Frontier
Sat 4/189:33 am
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$143
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/29:04 pm
LAX
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IAH
1 stop10h 50m
Frontier
Wed 5/64:21 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/25:30 am
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/74:21 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$146
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/278:58 pm
LAX
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IAH
1 stop19h 40m
Frontier
Tue 5/54:07 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 4/2$147
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/215:30 am
LAX
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IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/2510:15 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/4$148
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1512:39 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 23m
Frontier
Fri 4/241:17 pm
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop10h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$149
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/288:00 am
LAX
-
IAH
1 stop13h 56m
Frontier
Sat 5/21:48 pm
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop7h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$151
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/31:36 pm
LAX
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IAH
Nonstop3h 35m
Frontier
Tue 5/54:07 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 4/2$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sat 5/211:50 pm
LAX
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HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Sat 5/98:25 am
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/1$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 5/25:00 am
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Sat 5/22:40 pm
HOU
-
LAX
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$247

Find flight deals from Irvine to Houston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Houston flight deals. Data was last updated April 5, 2026.

Round-trip from

$141
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$235
From Irvine to Houston
One-way flight from Irvine to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Houston that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Fri 5/15

9:46 am-3:12 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/18

12:06 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$165

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

5:25 pm-4:50 am

1 stop9h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/22

10:15 pm-11:53 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$183

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

6:45 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/20

4:08 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

$237

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sat 5/16

9:54 am-3:13 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/20

4:08 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

$237

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Thu 4/30

5:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/12

8:35 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$268
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Sun 5/3

11:50 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/10

5:30 am-7:05 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$277

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Fri 5/1

6:40 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/10

6:15 am-7:53 am

Nonstop3h 38m

$277

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Thu 4/23

6:15 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/28

8:45 am-10:25 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$279

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 5/28

9:54 am-3:13 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/2

4:08 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

$279

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 4/23

6:40 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/27

6:35 am-8:12 am

Nonstop3h 37m

$287

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Houston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Irvine to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Houston. Price data was last updated on April 2, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Irvine to Houston, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Irvine to Houston?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Houston (average of $57). Flying from Irvine to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $106). 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 IR9 to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 5, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Irvine to Houston in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Irvine to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Houston. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings 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 Irvine to Houston?

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 April 5, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Irvine to Houston, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine to Houston. 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 Irvine to Houston?

    For as low as $237, Spirit Airlines can have you in Houston from Irvine in 3h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1375 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Irvine to Houston one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $40. Spirit Airlines flights start at $45 while deals on American Airlines start at $75 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Houston?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Irvine to Houston? While on average our users pay $367, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Houston Hobby), is priced around $109.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Houston that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Houston?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Irvine to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine to Houston 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 Irvine to Houston?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Houston (average of $57). Flying from Irvine to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $106). 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 Irvine to Houston

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Irvine to Houston. 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 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$50Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$59Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$87Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$139Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$151Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$151Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$166Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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