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$44+ Cheap flights from Riverside, 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
Feb 11 — Feb 181
Wed 2/11
Wed 2/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riverside to Houston are usually found in August or January, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Houston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riverside to Houston flight deals. Data was last updated January 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$77
(Frontier)

One-way from

$44
(Priceline)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$180
From Riverside to Houston
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Cheapest flights from Riverside to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 12, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/211:50 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 33m
Frontier
Tue 2/247:23 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 1/10$77
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/307:07 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/24:08 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/10$81
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/302:05 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/24:08 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$82
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/187:18 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/214:34 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/9$83
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/277:18 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/34:34 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/10$84
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/177:18 pm
LAX
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IAH
Nonstop3h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/204:34 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/11$85
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/66:52 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 07m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/94:08 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/11$86
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/72:05 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 18m
Frontier
Sun 2/157:23 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 1/11$87
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/312:05 pm
LAX
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IAH
Nonstop3h 18m
Frontier
Sun 2/89:55 am
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 1/10$88
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/86:52 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/157:23 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$90
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 2/105:20 am
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 05m
Southwest
Tue 2/179:45 pm
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/11$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Sat 3/711:50 pm
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Tue 3/109:35 pm
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/11$207

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside 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 January 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riverside to Houston that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

7:45 pm-12:57 am

Nonstop3h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/19

4:49 pm-6:38 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

$141

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

9:08 pm-10:37 am

1 stop11h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/10

7:59 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

$155

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

7:20 am-12:38 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/11

4:25 pm-6:18 pm

Nonstop3h 53m

$172

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

7:07 pm-12:19 am

Nonstop3h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/29

4:13 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

$172

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

8:20 am-1:38 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/4

3:02 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

$172

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

12:40 am-5:52 am

Nonstop3h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/10

7:00 am-8:47 am

Nonstop3h 47m

$172

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

1:10 pm-6:28 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/3

9:34 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

$172

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

9:54 am-3:14 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/11

6:50 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$172

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sat 3/28

1:19 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/5

7:59 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

$175

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-11:15 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/21

9:34 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

$177

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Houston

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riverside to Houston. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riverside 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 Riverside to Houston?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Houston (average of $55). Flying from Riverside to Houston in August is currently the most expensive (average of $100). 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 R1V to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside 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 January 12, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Riverside to Houston in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Riverside to Houston. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riverside to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Riverside to Houston

Explore weekly flight availability from Riverside to Houston. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 12, 2026.

The most flights from R1V to HO1 are scheduled on a Friday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Riverside 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 January 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Riverside 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
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,036 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,144 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,297 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,055 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 Riverside 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 Riverside to Houston?

    There are many flights that can get you from Riverside to Houston in 3h 12m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Frontier, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Riverside to Houston is about 1375 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $39. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Riverside to Houston for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riverside to Houston?

    On average you can expect to pay $341 for a flight from Riverside to Houston. The cheapest flight overall is $125 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Houston Hobby) is currently priced at $72.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Houston (average of $55). Flying from Riverside to Houston in August is currently the most expensive (average of $100). 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 6 airlines flying from Riverside to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 January 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$40Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$59Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$108Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$141Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$151Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$151Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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