Riverside

$86+ Cheap flights from Houston to Riverside, CA

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — LAX
May 23 — May 301
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Riverside are usually found in January or September, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Riverside

Cheapest flights from Houston to Riverside
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 23, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/301:28 pm
IAH
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LAX
1 stop8h 04m
Frontier
Mon 6/810:05 pm
LAX
-
IAH
1 stop13h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/1912:06 pm
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Wed 5/274:31 pm
LAX
-
IAH
1 stop26h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Thu 5/284:07 pm
IAH
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LAX
Nonstop3h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/36:30 am
LAX
-
IAH
1 stop11h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$143
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/284:07 pm
IAH
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LAX
Nonstop3h 54m
Frontier
Wed 6/39:45 am
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/124:07 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/1312:08 pm
LAX
-
IAH
1 stop14h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$146
This Flybillet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Flybillet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/259:33 am
IAH
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LAX
Nonstop3h 51m
Frontier
Sat 5/212:39 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Fri 5/154:07 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 54m
Frontier
Tue 5/196:30 am
LAX
-
IAH
1 stop29h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$149
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/304:07 pm
IAH
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LAX
Nonstop3h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/811:39 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Thu 5/284:07 pm
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 54m
Frontier
Sat 6/66:30 am
LAX
-
IAH
1 stop13h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 4/18$151
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2510:15 pm
IAH
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LAX
Nonstop3h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/212:39 pm
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$152
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sun 5/314:07 pm
IAH
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LAX
Nonstop3h 54m
Frontier
Mon 6/13:28 pm
LAX
-
IAH
1 stop14h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21$153
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/38:35 pm
HOU
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LAX
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Tue 6/96:40 am
LAX
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HOU
Nonstop3h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/21$206

Find flight deals from Houston to Riverside

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to Riverside flight deals. Data was last updated April 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$141
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$86
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$247
From Houston to Riverside
One-way flight from Houston to Riverside
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($33 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 April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Riverside 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 April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Riverside that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/1

6:30 am-8:12 am

Nonstop3h 42m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/2

6:15 pm-11:31 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

$205

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/12

4:08 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/26

6:45 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$211

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/16

2:48 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

7:16 pm-12:37 am

Nonstop3h 21m

$227

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/13

6:15 am-7:53 am

Nonstop3h 38m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/18

6:45 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$233

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/29

10:03 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/1

5:45 pm-11:14 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

$243

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/26

6:46 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/28

5:45 am-11:09 am

Nonstop3h 24m

$249

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/2

10:03 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/5

5:45 pm-11:14 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

$249

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/30

7:20 am-8:57 am

Nonstop3h 37m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/2

5:45 pm-11:14 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

$264

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/21

6:45 am-8:14 am

Nonstop3h 29m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/25

12:51 am-6:12 am

Nonstop3h 21m

$264

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 8/7

4:14 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/22

9:30 am-2:55 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$286

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Riverside

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Riverside. Price data was last updated on April 17, 2026.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Riverside. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to R1V?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Riverside. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 23, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to Riverside in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Riverside. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Riverside 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 Riverside?

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riverside. 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 Riverside. Reviews last updated April 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Houston to Riverside by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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 Houston to Riverside. 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 Riverside?

    A quick flight from Houston to Riverside can take about 3h 37m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $227. Airlines will cover 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 Houston to Riverside one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $41. Users have also found prices from $42 and $75 on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Riverside?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - Los Angeles) can be booked for $144 on average, our data indicates $325 when flying from Houston to Riverside.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Riverside 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 6 airlines flying from Houston to Riverside

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Riverside. 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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$60Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$134Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$151Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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