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$71+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
Jul 28 — Aug 41
Tue 7/28
Tue 8/4
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 June 28, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Thu 8/209:33 am
ONT
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IAH
Nonstop3h 20m
Frontier
Mon 8/246:10 am
IAH
-
ONT
Nonstop3h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$173
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Thu 8/69:36 am
ONT
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 20m
Frontier
Mon 8/106:10 am
IAH
-
ONT
Nonstop3h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$174
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Mon 8/109:36 am
ONT
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 20m
Frontier
Wed 8/265:38 pm
IAH
-
ONT
Nonstop3h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/26$175
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Tue 8/49:36 am
ONT
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 20m
Frontier
Mon 8/106:10 am
IAH
-
ONT
Nonstop3h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/27$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/229:32 am
ONT
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 20m
Frontier
Tue 8/46:10 am
IAH
-
ONT
Nonstop3h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/28$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/49:36 am
ONT
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 20m
Frontier
Thu 9/101:05 pm
IAH
-
ONT
Nonstop3h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 6/27$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/219:32 am
ONT
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 20m
Frontier
Tue 7/286:10 am
IAH
-
ONT
Nonstop3h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/28$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/49:36 am
ONT
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 20m
Frontier
Tue 8/118:43 pm
IAH
-
ONT
1 stop13h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 6/28$194
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 8/2610:59 am
ONT
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 24m
Frontier
Mon 8/316:10 am
IAH
-
ONT
Nonstop3h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/26$195
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Tue 7/219:32 am
ONT
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 20m
Frontier
Wed 8/56:10 am
IAH
-
ONT
Nonstop3h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/27$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 8/1112:07 pm
LAX
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IAH
1 stop5h 51m
Frontier
Tue 8/181:53 pm
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop10h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2112:07 pm
LAX
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IAH
1 stop22h 15m
Frontier
Mon 7/2710:09 pm
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop28h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/23$210

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 June 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$173
(Super.com)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$400
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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 June 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Houston that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OntarioHouston

ONT - HOU

ONTHOU

Ontario

Tue 8/4

8:30 am-5:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/6

8:05 am-9:15 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$260

OntarioHouston

ONT - HOU

ONTHOU

Ontario

Tue 8/4

1:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/13

12:35 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$265

OntarioHouston

ONT - HOU

ONTHOU

Ontario

Tue 8/4

1:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/10

6:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$272

OntarioHouston

ONT - IAH

ONTIAH

Ontario

Tue 8/4

9:43 am-6:02 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/6

4:14 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$275

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 8/13

6:30 pm-11:54 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 8/19

7:20 am-8:40 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$280

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

12:50 am-6:00 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/24

9:00 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$280

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Thu 8/13

5:05 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/19

9:35 am-11:05 am

Nonstop3h 30m

$280

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Tue 12/1

11:55 am-7:55 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sat 12/5

2:55 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$307

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Wed 11/4

11:45 am-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/7

2:55 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$307

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Sat 8/1

8:45 am-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/4

5:10 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$307

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Houston (average of $255). Flying from California to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 June 28, 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 9% versus a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from California to Houston

Explore weekly flight availability from California 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 June 28, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to HO1 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

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

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to Houston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 June 27, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Houston flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings 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 $275, Southwest can have you in Houston from California in 6h 19m. California and Houston are separated by a distance of 1330 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 ($41), United Airlines ($72), and Southwest ($75).

  • 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 $381, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $136. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Houston Hobby), is priced around $220.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Houston (average of $255). Flying from California to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 June 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$50Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$83Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$143Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$151Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$151Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$159Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$166Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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