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$75+ Cheap flights from California to Hobby (HOU)

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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheap flight deals from California to Hobby

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Hobby flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$149
(Southwest)

One-way from

$75
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$228

Good round-trip deal

$253 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
From California to Houston Hobby
One-way flight from California to Houston Hobby
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($14 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 July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Houston Hobby.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Houston Hobby.

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Cheapest flights from California to Hobby
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Hobby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/245:10 amLAS - HOU
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Sun 7/2710:15 pmHOU - LAS
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$149
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 10/107:10 pmLAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Mon 10/135:10 amHOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$151
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2711:59 pmLAS - HOU
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/26:30 pmHOU - LAS
1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:20 amONT - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Sat 9/611:10 amHOU - ONT
Nonstop3h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$191
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 8/148:20 amBUR - HOU
Nonstop3h 20mSouthwest
Mon 8/1810:45 amHOU - BUR
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/46:55 pmSAN - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Mon 8/118:10 amHOU - SAN
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:10 amONT - HOU
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/76:00 amHOU - ONT
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1112:33 amLAS - HOU
1 stop9h 54mDelta
Wed 8/131:05 pmHOU - LAS
1 stop9h 38mDelta
Deal found 7/3$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2812:23 pmSAN - HOU
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/18:25 pmHOU - SAN
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1012:42 pmBUR - HOU
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Wed 9/176:00 amHOU - BUR
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Deal found 6/30$227
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1110:30 pmSAN - HOU
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Mon 8/1810:22 amHOU - SAN
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Deal found 7/1$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1611:45 amONT - HOU
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Tue 8/191:05 pmHOU - ONT
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Deal found 7/1$237

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Hobby 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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Hobby

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasHouston

LAS - HOU

LASHOU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 7/24

6:50 am-11:50 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sun 7/27

10:15 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$149

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Wed 10/1

5:20 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 20m

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/8

7:25 am-8:55 am

Nonstop3h 30m

$151

Las VegasHouston

LAS - HOU

LASHOU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/27

11:59 pm-8:21 am

1 stop6h 22m

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/2

6:30 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$177

OntarioHouston

ONT - HOU

ONTHOU

Ontario

Thu 9/4

6:20 am-11:30 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/6

11:10 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$191

BurbankHouston

BUR - HOU

BURHOU

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 8/14

8:20 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/18

10:45 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$197

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Mon 8/4

6:55 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/11

8:10 am-9:25 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$197

OntarioHouston

ONT - HOU

ONTHOU

Ontario

Thu 9/4

6:10 am-2:03 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Houston Hobby

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop6h 05m

$211

Las VegasHouston

LAS - HOU

LASHOU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/11

12:33 am-12:27 pm

1 stop9h 54m

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/13

1:05 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$217

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Thu 8/28

12:23 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Houston Hobby

Mon 9/1

8:25 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$217

BurbankHouston

BUR - HOU

BURHOU

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 9/10

12:42 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/17

6:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop7h 46m

$227

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Hobby

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Houston Hobby Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from California to Houston Hobby Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 Hobby. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Houston Hobby Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Houston Hobby Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Hobby. 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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to HOU are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Hobby

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hobby. 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 Hobby. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from California to Houston Hobby Airport have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Houston Hobby Airport are Southwest ($75), American Airlines ($94), and Delta ($109).

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Houston Hobby Airport?

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

    The cheapest flight price from California to Houston Hobby Airport is $99. On average you can expect to pay $295. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Houston Hobby), can usually be booked for $98.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Hobby 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 Hobby Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from California to Houston Hobby Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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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DeltaCheapest$127Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$289Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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