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$60+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston

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

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$114
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$60
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$303
From Los Angeles to Houston
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Houston
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Houston
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Tue 12/316:30 amLAX - IAH
1 stop15h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/86:05 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$118
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Wed 12/251:23 pmLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 14mFrontier
Mon 1/610:37 pmIAH - LAX
1 stop11h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$166
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Tue 12/319:51 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 15mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/66:05 amIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$192
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Tue 12/319:40 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 23mDelta
Fri 1/104:00 pmIAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/17$247
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Tue 12/315:30 amLAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Mon 1/68:50 pmHOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$268
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Tue 12/2412:45 amLAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/298:20 amIAH - LAX
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$324
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Wed 12/256:30 amLAX - HOU
1 stop10h 39mFrontier
Sat 1/47:25 pmHOU - LAX
1 stop7h 05mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$334
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Fri 12/271:25 amLAX - HOU
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/128:16 pmHOU - LAX
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$346

Find flights from Los Angeles to Houston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 December 18, 2024.

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Sat 1/18

5:40 pm-7:26 am

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Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/29

11:57 am-7:38 am

1 stop21h 41m

$114

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LAX - HOU

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Los Angeles

Thu 1/23

4:16 pm-9:36 am

1 stop15h 20m

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/27

10:36 am-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$118

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sun 1/5

5:55 am-11:06 am

Nonstop3h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/8

6:05 am-7:50 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$120

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LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sat 1/4

5:55 am-11:06 am

Nonstop3h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/9

12:07 pm-1:51 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

$121

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Wed 1/15

6:30 am-11:35 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Wed 1/22

8:30 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$198

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

12:51 am-6:04 am

Nonstop3h 13m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/14

12:25 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$199

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Tue 12/31

9:40 am-3:03 pm

Nonstop3h 23m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/10

4:00 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$247

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sun 2/9

1:15 am-8:25 am

1 stop5h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/12

7:35 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$252

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Wed 1/15

8:14 am-9:36 am

1 stop23h 22m

Houston Hobby

Wed 1/22

6:16 pm-11:05 am

2 stops42h 49m

$306

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Tue 1/14

9:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/21

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop6h 38m

$316

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Houston

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Houston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 December 18, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Houston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Houston?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Houston flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, American Airlines and Southwest from Los Angeles to Houston to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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7.2

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7.7

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8.7

Comfort

8.1

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1 / 10

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.

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4,848 reviews
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4,848 reviews

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8.1

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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.

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9,554 reviews
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4,848 reviews

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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.

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4,848 reviews

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7.7

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8.1

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8.7

Comfort

8.1

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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.

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Good
9,055 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

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Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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1 / 10

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.

Los Angeles to Houston Travel Guide

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the busier of the two. It’s 23 miles from the downtown district in Houston. It spans over 10,000 acres of land. It’s the 15th busiest airport in the country.

Houston Hobby Airport is closer to downtown Houston, only seven miles away. It’s one of Southwest Airlines’ focus cities. It has four runways and serves both domestic and international flights.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Los Angeles to Houston flights?

    You can find many flights going from Los Angeles to Houston. You’ll take off from one of five airports serving the LA area and what’s surrounding it. They are LAX, Orange County, Ontario, Burbank, and Long Beach. The two airports you’ll be flying into are George Bush Intercontinental Airport or William P. Hobby Airport in Houston.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Los Angeles to Houston?

    United will take you directly from LAX to George Bush in Houston. There are also direct flights offered by Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. The flight times are just a little more than three hours. Many of the direct flights are the cheaper options for this route. You can also find direct flights on Southwest from LAX into Hobby in Houston.

  • What are the stopover options between Los Angeles to Houston?

    You can fly out of Burbank on Spirit and stop in Las Vegas for a couple of hours. Frontier stops in Denver in between LAX and George Bush. American will take you through Dallas before landing at either of the two Houston airports. Delta lands in Salt Lake City on the way to Houston. American flies out of Long Beach and lands in Phoenix on the way to George Bush. Southwest flies out of LAX and makes stops in Oakland, Dallas, Las Vegas, New Orleans, or El Paso before going to Hobby. The flight times are usually less than six hours for these.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Los Angeles to Houston?

    You will not need a passport or visa to fly between these two cities. They’re both within the United States and you don’t have to connect anywhere outside the country. You will only need a valid form of identification to make this trip.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Houston?

    Most people fly from Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston. On average, Los Angeles has 1 outbound flight to Houston per day from 6 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Houston round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $114. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $120 and $178, respectively. Frontier is priced at 54% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Houston one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $60. Users have also found prices from $60 and $89 on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Houston?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $80. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $77 on average our data indicates $382 when flying from Los Angeles to Houston.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Houston?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Los Angeles 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from Los Angeles to Houston?

    If you’re looking for eco-friendly airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Houston, you best choice would be either American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or United Airlines. All these companies ensure their planes are eco-friendly by using environmentally friendly materials, serving passengers more sustainable snacks and beverages, and avoiding using disposable in-flight headphones. Before booking a flight, it would be best to research the plane from the airport of origin to the destination. The best airlines ensure eco-friendliness not only during the flight but also in their operations at the airport.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from Los Angeles to Houston?

    Though people discourage air travel due to its high carbon emissions, you can still fly sustainably and keep the environment greener and cleaner. One way to ensure sustainable travel to Houston from Los Angeles is by choosing eco-friendly airlines, so you rest assured that they will produce lower carbon emissions, no matter the route you travel. Another way of traveling more sustainably is by choosing a seat in economy class instead of business class. Seats in economy class take up less space so that airlines can fit more passengers on a flight, thereby flying more fuel-efficient planes. Though most airlines claim to be eco-friendly, you should check the type of aircraft that they operate in addition to the type of food and beverage they offer to travelers and the amount of packaging they recycle versus sending to a landfill.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$79Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$121Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$173Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$175Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$184Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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