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$58+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Houston

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The best prices from Irvine to Houston are usually found in January or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Houston

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$92
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One-way from

$59
(Kiwi.com)

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December

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January

Average price

$237
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/115:45 amLAX - IAH
1 stop6h 24mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/187:45 pmIAH - LAX
1 stop16h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$91
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Tue 3/252:03 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/315:15 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$92
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Thu 5/11:41 pmLAX - IAH
1 stop6h 20mFrontier
Tue 5/611:46 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 42mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$97
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.
Tue 4/12:35 pmLAX - HOU
1 stop16h 57mFrontier
Wed 4/910:36 amHOU - LAX
1 stop15h 49mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$142
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 4/21:45 pmLAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Tue 4/86:35 amHOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$173
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/312:50 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/710:00 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$218
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Sun 4/66:30 amLAX - HOU
1 stop25h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/138:00 amHOU - LAX
1 stop11h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$249
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.
Fri 4/412:58 amLAX - HOU
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/1210:18 amHOU - LAX
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$306
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Tue 4/811:59 pmLAX - HOU
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Sat 4/1210:35 amHOU - LAX
1 stop10h 04mDelta
Deal found 2/19$389

Find flights from Irvine to Houston within your budget

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

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Irvine

Fly to

Houston

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Tue 3/11

5:45 am-2:09 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/18

7:45 pm-9:58 am

1 stop16h 13m

$91

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

2:03 pm-7:22 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/26

9:21 pm-9:58 am

1 stop14h 37m

$93

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 5/1

1:41 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/6

11:46 am-1:28 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

$97

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

2:35 pm-9:32 am

1 stop16h 57m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/9

10:36 am-12:25 am

1 stop15h 49m

$142

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

1:45 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/8

6:35 am-8:10 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$173

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

12:50 am-6:08 am

Nonstop3h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/7

10:00 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$218

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Sun 4/6

6:30 am-9:32 am

1 stop25h 02m

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/13

8:00 am-5:09 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$249

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Fri 4/4

12:58 am-8:44 am

1 stop5h 46m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/12

10:18 am-1:45 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$306

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

11:59 pm-9:28 am

1 stop7h 29m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/12

10:35 am-6:39 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$389

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

2:03 pm-7:22 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

$58

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Houston

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Travel insights for flights from Irvine to Houston

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Houston. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Irvine to Houston, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Irvine 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 IR9 to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 February 20, 2025.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Irvine to Houston, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, 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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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 Irvine to Houston one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $59. Frontier flights start at $70 while deals on Southwest start at $87 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Houston?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Irvine to Houston? While on average our users pay $318, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $108. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Houston Hobby), is priced around $54.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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 Irvine to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Irvine 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 Irvine to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$47Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$60Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$99Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$184Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$185Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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