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$64+ Cheap flights from California to Houston

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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Houston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Houston flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$100
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$64
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$289
From California to Houston
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Cheapest flights from California to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/242:35 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 26mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/307:50 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$100
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/165:30 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 14mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/237:50 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$102
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/162:07 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 26mFrontier
Wed 4/2311:46 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 49mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$106
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/114:09 pmONT - IAH
Nonstop3h 02mFrontier
Mon 4/1412:09 pmIAH - ONT
Nonstop3h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:15 amSAN - IAH
1 stop10h 24mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/410:28 pmIAH - SAN
1 stop11h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$156
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/257:15 pmLAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Sat 4/267:15 amHOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$173
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/256:15 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 05mDelta
Tue 4/294:00 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 46mDelta
Deal found 3/27$173
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2012:56 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/283:20 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$175
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Tue 5/61:15 pmONT - HOU
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Thu 5/88:35 amHOU - ONT
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/28$177
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2612:10 pmONT - IAH
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/75:54 pmIAH - ONT
1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$190
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2311:59 pmONT - HOU
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/75:00 amHOU - ONT
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/710:00 amONT - IAH
2 stops6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/96:17 pmIAH - ONT
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$202

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Houston 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 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Houston that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 4/24

2:35 pm-8:01 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/30

7:50 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$100

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 4/16

5:30 am-10:44 am

Nonstop3h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/23

7:50 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$102

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 4/16

2:07 pm-7:33 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/23

11:46 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

$106

OntarioHouston

ONT - IAH

ONTIAH

Ontario

Fri 4/11

4:09 pm-9:11 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/14

12:09 pm-1:42 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

$113

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Fri 5/2

6:15 am-6:39 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/4

10:28 pm-7:34 am

1 stop11h 06m

$156

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Fri 4/25

7:15 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/26

7:15 am-8:50 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$173

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Fri 4/25

6:15 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/29

4:00 pm-5:46 pm

Nonstop3h 46m

$173

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

12:56 am-6:14 am

Nonstop3h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/28

3:20 pm-4:56 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$175

OntarioHouston

ONT - HOU

ONTHOU

Ontario

Tue 5/6

1:15 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/8

8:35 am-10:05 am

Nonstop3h 30m

$177

OntarioHouston

ONT - IAH

ONTIAH

Ontario

Sat 4/26

12:10 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 27m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 6/7

5:54 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$190

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Best time to book a flight from California to Houston

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Houston (average of $230). Flying from California to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 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 as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Houston

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Houston. 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 March 28, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to HO1 are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Houston by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from California to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,336 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Houston. 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 California to Houston one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Houston are Frontier ($64), Spirit Airlines ($68), and Southwest ($87).

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

    When deciding which route to take from California to Houston consider Los Angeles - Houston Hobby, Los Angeles - Houston George Bush Intcntl or Ontario - Houston Hobby as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Houston?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Houston? While on average our users pay $298, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $86. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Houston Hobby), is priced around $86.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Houston 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?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Houston (average of $230). Flying from California to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 California to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California to Houston. 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$60Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$76Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$105Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$184Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$185Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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