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$50+ 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Houston

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 January 29, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/241:50 pm
LAX
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IAH
Nonstop3h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/39:18 pm
IAH
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LAX
1 stop12h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$88
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/171:50 pm
LAX
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IAH
Nonstop3h 33m
Frontier
Tue 2/247:23 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$92
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/24:07 pm
LAX
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IAH
1 stop11h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/47:58 am
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop9h 14m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$93
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/141:50 pm
LAX
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IAH
Nonstop3h 33m
Frontier
Tue 2/177:42 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$94
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/197:18 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/259:18 pm
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop12h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$97
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/94:07 pm
LAX
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IAH
1 stop11h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/114:34 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$99
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Wed 2/184:07 pm
LAX
-
IAH
1 stop11h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/247:23 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$100
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/187:18 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/247:58 am
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop9h 14m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$101
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 4/117:01 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/127:25 am
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop26h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$102
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/257:18 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/47:58 am
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop9h 14m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$103
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/174:07 pm
LAX
-
IAH
1 stop11h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/244:34 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$104
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/197:18 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/239:18 pm
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop12h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$105

Find flight deals from California to Houston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Houston flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$88
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$50
(Trip.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$198
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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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Houston that are best for you.

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BurbankHouston

BUR - IAH

BURIAH

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 2/26

8:51 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop22h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/2

1:00 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$148

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Fri 2/27

7:18 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop3h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/3

9:18 pm-8:15 am

1 stop12h 57m

$149

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

7:01 pm-12:11 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/21

4:49 pm-6:38 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

$150

BurbankHouston

BUR - IAH

BURIAH

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 3/1

5:40 pm-5:54 am

1 stop10h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/4

7:58 am-11:09 am

1 stop5h 11m

$158

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

4:07 pm-5:54 am

1 stop11h 47m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/4

11:37 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$159

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 3/19

4:07 pm-5:51 am

1 stop11h 44m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/24

4:22 pm-6:06 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

$161

BurbankHouston

BUR - IAH

BURIAH

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 3/3

5:40 pm-5:54 am

1 stop10h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/5

9:18 pm-8:13 am

1 stop12h 55m

$167

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/4

8:34 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

$177

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sat 2/28

7:00 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/28

7:38 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop3h 57m

$177

BurbankHouston

BUR - IAH

BURIAH

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 3/23

5:40 pm-5:51 am

1 stop10h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/26

7:25 am-4:44 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$178

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Best time to book a flight from California to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Houston (average of $57). Flying from California 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 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 January 29, 2026.

When flying from California to Houston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Houston. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

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

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 $149, Frontier can have you in Houston from California in 3h 12m. California and Houston are separated by 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 California to Houston one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Houston are Frontier ($39), Spirit Airlines ($42), and JetBlue ($64).

  • 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, Los Angeles - Houston George Bush Intcntl 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 $329, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $125. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Houston Hobby), is priced around $93.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Houston (average of $57). Flying from California 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 7 airlines flying from California to Houston

Discover the top 7 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$59Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$140Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$151Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$151Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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