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$48+ 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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$93
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$51
(CheapOair)

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March

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September

Average price

$250
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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 January 30, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/117:45 amONT - IAH
1 stop13h 49mFrontier
Wed 2/2612:07 pmIAH - ONT
Nonstop3h 36mFrontier
Deal found 1/28$93
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/232:10 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/2710:32 amIAH - LAX
1 stop7h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$102
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/52:48 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 13mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/106:51 pmIAH - LAX
1 stop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$104
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/149:23 pmLAX - IAH
1 stop10h 14mFrontier
Wed 2/1911:12 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 51mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$105
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/189:13 pmLAX - HOU
1 stop10h 23mFrontier
Sat 2/223:43 pmHOU - LAX
1 stop10h 42mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$110
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/412:59 amONT - HOU
1 stop6h 37mFrontier
Wed 3/1210:36 amHOU - ONT
1 stop24h 55mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$140
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/56:25 amSAN - HOU
1 stop9h 01mFrontier
Sat 2/153:43 pmHOU - SAN
1 stop10h 37mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$145
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/178:35 amSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Mon 4/216:00 amIAH - SFO
1 stop20h 44mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:00 amSFO - HOU
1 stop25h 32mFrontier
Fri 4/1110:36 amHOU - SFO
1 stop16h 08mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$166
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/229:30 amLAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Sat 3/12:25 pmHOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sat 2/228:59 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 12mDelta
Sat 3/16:10 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 1/30$188
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/612:41 pmSMF - HOU
1 stop18h 55mFrontier
Sun 2/96:16 pmHOU - SMF
1 stop19h 02mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$188

Find flights from California to Houston within your budget

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 January 30, 2025.

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OntarioHouston

ONT - IAH

ONTIAH

Ontario

Tue 2/11

7:45 am-11:34 pm

1 stop13h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/26

12:07 pm-1:43 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$93

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sun 2/23

11:30 pm-4:38 am

Nonstop3h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/27

10:32 am-3:59 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$103

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Fri 2/14

9:23 pm-9:37 am

1 stop10h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/19

11:12 am-1:03 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

$105

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Fri 3/28

8:07 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/6

5:15 am-7:03 am

Nonstop3h 48m

$110

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Tue 2/25

9:13 pm-9:36 am

1 stop10h 23m

Houston Hobby

Sat 3/1

3:43 pm-12:25 am

1 stop10h 42m

$110

OntarioHouston

ONT - HOU

ONTHOU

Ontario

Sun 2/23

12:59 am-9:36 am

1 stop6h 37m

Houston Hobby

Sat 3/1

3:43 pm-12:09 am

1 stop10h 26m

$110

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Wed 2/5

6:25 am-5:26 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/15

3:43 pm-12:20 am

1 stop10h 37m

$145

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

6:00 am-12:19 am

1 stop16h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/18

2:27 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$159

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Fri 2/28

8:10 pm-2:43 pm

1 stop16h 33m

Houston Hobby

Mon 3/3

10:36 am-12:43 am

1 stop16h 07m

$169

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Sat 2/22

9:30 am-2:40 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Sat 3/1

2:25 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$188

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Best time to book a flight from California to Houston

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Travel insights for flights from California to Houston

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

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 January 30, 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.

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 January 30, 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
4,585 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,715 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,153 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Spirit Airlines ($51), Frontier ($57), and Delta ($89).

  • 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 San Francisco - 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 $346, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $108. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Houston Hobby), is priced around $59.

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    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 7 airlines flying from California to Houston

Discover the top 7 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$60Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$76Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$99Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$182Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$185Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$321Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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