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$91+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to California

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HOU — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Hobby to California flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$100
(Frontier)

One-way from

$91
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$180

Good round-trip deal

$287 or less

Good one-way deal

$123 or less
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/210:36 amHOU - LAS
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Fri 4/412:59 amLAS - HOU
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$100
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/1910:36 amHOU - SAN
1 stop15h 44mFrontier
Thu 3/276:25 amSAN - HOU
1 stop25h 11mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$140
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/510:36 amHOU - SFO
1 stop16h 07mFrontier
Fri 3/78:10 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop21h 14mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$140
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/13:43 pmHOU - LAX
1 stop18h 49mFrontier
Sat 3/86:30 amLAX - HOU
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$150
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/13:43 pmHOU - SMF
1 stop22h 44mFrontier
Tue 3/43:34 pmSMF - HOU
1 stop16h 02mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/15:40 pmHOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Wed 4/25:20 amLAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$173
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/138:00 amHOU - LAS
1 stop11h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/157:18 pmLAS - HOU
1 stop12h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$220
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/269:15 pmHOU - LAS
Nonstop3h 25mSouthwest
Sat 3/295:20 amLAS - HOU
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$247
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/138:00 amHOU - SAN
1 stop11h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/177:39 pmSAN - HOU
1 stop11h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$260
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/710:36 amHOU - SNA
1 stop27h 03mFrontier
Sun 3/912:30 pmSNA - HOU
1 stop19h 06mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/28:17 pmHOU - LAS
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/59:50 amLAS - HOU
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:03 amHOU - SNA
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/53:01 pmSNA - HOU
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$269

Find flights from Hobby to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby to California 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Hobby

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonLas Vegas

HOU - LAS

HOULAS

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/2

10:36 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 4/4

12:59 am-11:37 am

1 stop8h 38m

$100

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/2

10:36 am-12:44 am

1 stop16h 08m

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

6:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop25h 32m

$136

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/19

10:36 am-12:20 am

1 stop15h 44m

San Diego

Thu 3/27

6:25 am-9:36 am

1 stop25h 11m

$140

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Sat 3/1

3:43 pm-8:32 am

1 stop18h 49m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/8

6:30 am-7:24 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$150

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/1

5:40 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

5:20 am-10:30 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$173

HoustonSacramento

HOU - SMF

HOUSMF

Houston Hobby

Mon 3/3

10:36 am-12:27 pm

1 stop27h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/4

3:34 pm-9:36 am

1 stop16h 02m

$200

HoustonLas Vegas

HOU - LAS

HOULAS

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/13

8:00 am-5:42 pm

1 stop11h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/15

7:18 pm-9:32 am

1 stop12h 14m

$220

HoustonLas Vegas

HOU - LAS

HOULAS

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/26

9:15 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 3/29

5:20 am-10:10 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$247

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/13

8:00 am-5:11 pm

1 stop11h 11m

San Diego

Thu 4/17

7:39 pm-9:32 am

1 stop11h 53m

$260

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Fri 3/7

10:36 am-11:39 am

1 stop27h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/9

12:30 pm-9:36 am

1 stop19h 06m

$266

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Travel insights for flights from Hobby to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Hobby to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Houston Hobby Airport to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Houston to California, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,613 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    $91 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $92 and $119, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Houston Hobby Airport to California are Houston Hobby - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Houston Hobby - Los Angeles and Houston Hobby - San Francisco.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $293 for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California. The cheapest flight overall is $88 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $63.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 Hobby to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Hobby to California. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$59Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$125Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$126Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$174Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$189Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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