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$49+ Cheap flights from California 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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
Nov 2 — Nov 91
Sun 11/2
Sun 11/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Houston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Houston flight deals. Data was last updated October 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$93
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$49
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$218
From California to Houston
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Cheapest flights from California to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 3, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/242:15 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 27mFrontier
Mon 10/2711:42 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 38mFrontier
Deal found 10/2$93
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Tue 10/72:15 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/216:44 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$94
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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.
Fri 11/142:25 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 27mFrontier
Sun 11/1611:37 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 29mFrontier
Deal found 10/3$95
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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.
Sat 10/252:15 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 27mFrontier
Mon 10/2711:42 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 38mFrontier
Deal found 10/3$96
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 10/2112:09 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 11mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/266:44 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/3$97
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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.
Tue 10/2112:09 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 11mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/296:44 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/3$98
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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.
Wed 10/811:25 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 15mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/210:00 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/3$99
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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.
Thu 10/232:15 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 27mFrontier
Mon 10/2711:42 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 38mFrontier
Deal found 10/3$100
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 11/25:15 amLAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Sun 11/95:35 amHOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 10/3$101
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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.
Thu 12/412:57 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 23mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/77:30 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/3$101
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/311:46 pmONT - IAH
Nonstop3h 25mFrontier
Sun 11/25:23 pmIAH - ONT
Nonstop3h 26mFrontier
Deal found 10/1$102
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/132:25 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 27mFrontier
Sun 11/1611:37 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 29mFrontier
Deal found 10/2$102

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 October 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Houston that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Thu 11/13

9:15 am-2:25 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Sun 11/16

5:35 am-7:20 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$101

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Fri 10/31

4:59 pm-10:12 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/3

10:00 pm-11:49 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

$108

OntarioHouston

ONT - HOU

ONTHOU

Ontario

Fri 12/12

1:05 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/15

5:45 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$133

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Thu 10/30

11:55 pm-5:10 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston Hobby

Thu 11/6

10:25 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$171

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Fri 10/24

1:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/1

8:10 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$181

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Wed 11/5

11:25 am-7:10 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Houston Hobby

Fri 11/7

7:05 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$181

OntarioHouston

ONT - IAH

ONTIAH

Ontario

Thu 10/23

12:32 pm-5:48 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/26

7:01 pm-7:47 am

1 stop14h 46m

$183

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Fri 10/24

7:10 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/26

8:05 am-9:35 am

Nonstop3h 30m

$199

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Thu 10/23

7:10 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/26

7:55 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 00m

$201

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 10/30

12:55 am-6:03 am

Nonstop3h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/3

9:35 pm-11:21 pm

Nonstop3h 46m

$209

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Houston (average of $230). Flying from California to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 CA to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 October 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Houston as you normally would.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $101, Southwest can have you in Houston from California in 3h 10m. California and Houston are separated by a distance of 1386 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Houston are Southwest ($51), Frontier ($51), and Spirit Airlines ($54).

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

    When deciding which route to take from California to Houston consider Los Angeles - Houston Hobby, San Francisco - Houston Hobby or Ontario - Houston Hobby as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Houston?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Houston? While on average our users pay $312, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $85. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Houston Hobby), is priced around $95.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Houston (average of $230). Flying from California to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 California to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California 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 October 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$75Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$123Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$151Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$154Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$173Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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