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$89+ 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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
Jun 3 — Jun 101
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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 May 4, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/299:46 am
LAX
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IAH
Nonstop3h 26m
Frontier
Tue 6/212:06 pm
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/3112:26 am
LAX
-
IAH
1 stop16h 51m
Frontier
Wed 6/31:28 pm
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop8h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$160
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/238:59 pm
LAX
-
IAH
1 stop11h 45m
Frontier
Tue 5/269:00 pm
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop14h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$161
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/266:30 am
LAX
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IAH
1 stop16h 14m
Frontier
Tue 6/24:07 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/2610:05 pm
LAX
-
IAH
2 stops20h 00m
Frontier
Wed 6/36:30 am
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop11h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/29:46 am
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 26m
Frontier
Tue 6/96:10 am
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/279:40 am
LAX
-
IAH
1 stop9h 30m
Frontier
Tue 6/210:05 pm
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop12h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$169
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/233:28 pm
LAX
-
IAH
1 stop14h 06m
Frontier
Sat 5/304:07 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$171
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2711:50 pm
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Wed 6/38:35 pm
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/29$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/296:15 pm
LAX
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HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Mon 6/19:55 pm
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30$273
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/295:30 pm
LAX
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HOU
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Thu 6/410:40 pm
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2711:50 pm
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Sat 5/305:25 am
HOU
-
LAX
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2$283

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 May 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$159
(Frontier)

One-way from

$89
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$246
From Irvine to Houston
One-way flight from Irvine to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 May 4, 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 5/28

9:54 am-3:13 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/29

6:15 am-7:53 am

Nonstop3h 38m

$237

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 5/28

6:45 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/2

6:15 am-7:53 am

Nonstop3h 38m

$267

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 5/28

9:54 am-3:13 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/30

6:15 am-7:53 am

Nonstop3h 38m

$273

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/26

11:50 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/29

9:55 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$293
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 7/1

6:35 am-11:50 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/15

8:15 am-9:40 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$303

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/29

5:45 am-11:12 am

Nonstop3h 27m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/29

7:50 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$306

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 5/28

6:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/1

9:55 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$313

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/23

5:35 am-3:10 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/27

5:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$313

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

3:25 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/8

11:20 am-3:00 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$317

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/23

11:50 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/30

8:25 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 50m

$319

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Houston

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 May 4, 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 28% 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 April 25, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to Houston

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine 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 May 4, 2026.

The most flights from IR9 to HO1 are scheduled on a Monday (5 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 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 May 4, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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 $293, Delta can have you in Houston from Irvine in 3h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1386 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 $44 while deals on Southwest 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 $349, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (Los Angeles Los Angeles - Houston Hobby), is priced around $191.

  • 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.

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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 May 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$50Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$59Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$139Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$151Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$151Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$166Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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