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$119+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Irvine, CA

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HOU — LAX
May 30 — Jun 61
Sat 5/30
Sat 6/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to Irvine
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Irvine. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/272:45 pm
HOU
-
LAX
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Wed 5/2711:50 pm
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$247
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.
Thu 5/215:55 am
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Sun 5/246:40 am
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/29$273
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/272:45 pm
HOU
-
LAX
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Fri 5/2911:50 pm
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/272:45 pm
HOU
-
LAX
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Sat 5/305:00 am
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/207:00 am
HOU
-
LAX
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Sun 5/2411:50 pm
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/272:45 pm
HOU
-
LAX
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Wed 6/32:20 pm
LAX
-
HOU
2 stops6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27$298
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/310:40 pm
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 25m
Southwest
Mon 7/611:40 pm
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/202:45 pm
HOU
-
LAX
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Thu 5/2811:50 pm
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/299:55 pm
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Mon 6/15:30 pm
LAX
-
HOU
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/26$306

Find flight deals from Hobby to Irvine

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Hobby to Irvine flight deals. Data was last updated April 30, 2026.

Round-trip from

$247
(Southwest)

One-way from

$119
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$247
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/20

7:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/23

11:50 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$303

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/13

10:55 am-2:50 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/16

5:00 am-10:10 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$327

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/29

6:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/3

6:45 am-2:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$333
Quickest round-trip

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/7

9:40 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/12

11:40 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$346

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/22

4:05 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/26

11:50 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$353

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/29

6:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/5

5:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$372

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/5

2:45 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

1:00 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$373

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/26

10:40 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop3h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/4

8:40 am-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$378

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Tue 6/16

8:10 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/21

5:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$381

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/12

10:40 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop3h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/14

7:20 am-3:00 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$404

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Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Irvine

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to IR9?

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby 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 April 30, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston Hobby Airport 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 29% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to Irvine. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon 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 Hobby Airport 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 April 30, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,465 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,677 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,633 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
2,970 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Irvine?

    Southwest can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine in just under 5h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine is about 1386 mi.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $41. Users have also found prices from $47 and $75 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine?

    The cheapest flight price from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine is $118. On average you can expect to pay $340. The most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $143.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Hobby to Irvine

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 April 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$68Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$90Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$95Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$151Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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