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$70+ Cheap flights from Houston to Irvine, CA

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HOU — LAX
Apr 19 — Apr 261
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Irvine

Cheapest flights from Houston to Irvine
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Irvine. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 20, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 5/99:42 am
IAH
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LAX
1 stop14h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 5/197:00 am
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/15$131
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Mon 5/114:21 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 54m
Frontier
Sat 5/169:46 am
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$133
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/229:28 am
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop8h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/255:30 am
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$134
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/1510:15 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/1812:39 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$135
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/2510:15 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/211:59 pm
LAX
-
IAH
1 stop30h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Thu 4/1610:15 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/1812:39 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$137
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Wed 4/229:28 am
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop8h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/285:30 am
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$138
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 4/1510:15 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/175:30 am
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 4/1710:15 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2212:39 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/153:32 pm
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop9h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/225:30 am
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sat 4/189:33 am
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/285:30 am
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sat 4/181:48 pm
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop7h 01m
Frontier
Sat 4/2512:39 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$143

Find flight deals from Houston to Irvine

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to Irvine flight deals. Data was last updated March 20, 2026.

Round-trip from

$133
(Frontier)

One-way from

$70
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$297
From Houston to Irvine
One-way flight from Houston to Irvine
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Irvine 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 March 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Irvine that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/2

2:20 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

5:45 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$247

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/9

6:18 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

7:05 am-5:18 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$257
Quickest round-trip

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Mon 5/11

9:55 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/17

11:50 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$257

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/8

5:55 am-7:30 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

11:50 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$257

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/14

6:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/18

11:50 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$267

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/17

9:55 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

2:20 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops6h 00m

$272

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/16

7:22 am-9:05 am

Nonstop3h 43m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

11:59 pm-5:17 am

Nonstop3h 18m

$277

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/1

2:45 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

5:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 35m

$283

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/27

6:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/3

11:50 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$287

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/13

2:27 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

7:05 am-5:18 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$307

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Irvine

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Irvine. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Houston to Irvine may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Irvine (average of $54). Flying from Houston to Irvine in March is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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 HOU to IR9?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Irvine. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 20, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to Irvine is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Irvine. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Irvine

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Irvine. 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 Irvine. Reviews last updated March 20, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Houston to Irvine by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Houston to Irvine in about 3h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 06m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1386 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $40. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Houston to Irvine for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Irvine?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $148. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - Los Angeles Los Angeles) can be booked for $89 on average, our data indicates $383 when flying from Houston to Irvine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Irvine (average of $54). Flying from Houston to Irvine in March is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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 Houston to Irvine

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Irvine. 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 March 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$60Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$134Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$153Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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