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$56+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Houston

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LAX — HOU
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to Houston are usually found in January or September, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Houston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Houston flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$92
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$56
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$241
From Irvine to Houston
One-way flight from Irvine to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($16 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 April 2025

Find flight deals from Irvine to Houston

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 April 2, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/194:09 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/2311:46 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$92
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Wed 4/305:30 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 14mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/78:57 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2$95
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/232:35 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 26mFrontier
Thu 4/2411:46 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 49mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$121
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 4/235:05 amLAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Sat 4/265:55 pmHOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/1$167
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/307:00 amLAX - IAH
1 stop7h 54mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/25:54 pmIAH - LAX
1 stop8h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/2$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2212:50 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/265:20 amIAH - LAX
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 4/246:15 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 05mDelta
Wed 4/306:10 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/1$215
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/2412:58 amLAX - IAH
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/287:46 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2112:58 amLAX - HOU
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/232:10 pmHOU - LAX
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$307
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2211:59 pmLAX - HOU
1 stop9h 22mSun Country Air
Sun 5/259:16 amHOU - LAX
1 stop15h 33mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/1$315
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/172:35 pmLAX - HOU
1 stop16h 57mFrontier
Mon 4/2110:36 amHOU - LAX
1 stop15h 49mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$362

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Houston that are best for you.

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Irvine

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sat 4/19

4:09 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/23

11:46 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

$92

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

5:30 am-10:44 am

Nonstop3h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/7

8:57 am-10:37 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$95

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 4/23

2:35 pm-8:01 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/24

11:46 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

$121

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Wed 4/23

5:05 am-10:20 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/26

5:55 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$167

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Fri 5/30

7:00 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/2

5:54 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$198

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 4/24

12:50 am-6:08 am

Nonstop3h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/27

5:20 am-9:22 am

1 stop6h 02m

$205

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 4/24

6:15 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/30

6:10 am-7:49 am

Nonstop3h 39m

$215

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Mon 4/28

12:58 am-8:23 am

1 stop5h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/3

7:46 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

$241

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Mon 4/21

12:58 am-8:44 am

1 stop5h 46m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

$307

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Thu 5/22

11:59 pm-11:21 am

1 stop9h 22m

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/25

9:16 am-10:49 pm

1 stop15h 33m

$315

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Houston

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

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 March 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Irvine to Houston, you should look to book at least 54 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 April 2, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to Houston

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine 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 April 2, 2025.

The most flights from IR9 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 April 2, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Irvine to Houston, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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 $56. Southwest flights start at $81 while deals on Delta start at $81 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 $301, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $86. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Houston Hobby), is priced around $92.

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

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

    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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$47Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$60Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$108Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$166Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$185Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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