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$87+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — LAX
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to Los Angeles are usually found in February or January, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 March 25, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(Southwest)

One-way from

$87
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$247

Good round-trip deal

$227 or less

Good one-way deal

$126 or less
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/226:35 amHOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Tue 4/295:05 amLAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$173
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/25:00 amHOU - LAX
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/511:55 pmLAX - HOU
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$316
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Fri 3/2810:36 amHOU - LAX
1 stop23h 56mFrontier
Fri 4/46:30 amLAX - HOU
1 stop27h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/23$362
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 5/156:48 pmHOU - LAX
1 stop17h 01mSun Country Air
Thu 5/226:17 pmLAX - HOU
1 stop15h 04mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/23$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/84:23 pmHOU - LAX
1 stop10h 26mDelta
Mon 5/1910:50 pmLAX - HOU
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Deal found 3/24$395

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Hobby

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Los Angeles

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/22

6:35 am-8:10 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/29

5:05 am-10:20 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$173

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/2

5:00 am-8:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

11:55 pm-8:42 am

1 stop6h 47m

$316

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Fri 3/28

10:36 am-8:32 am

1 stop23h 56m

Los Angeles

Fri 4/4

6:30 am-11:37 am

1 stop27h 07m

$362

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/15

6:48 pm-9:49 am

1 stop17h 01m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/22

6:17 pm-11:21 am

1 stop15h 04m

$368

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/8

4:23 pm-12:49 am

1 stop10h 26m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/19

10:50 pm-9:33 am

1 stop8h 43m

$395

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/29

6:35 am-8:10 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$87

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/25

9:16 am-10:49 pm

1 stop15h 33m

$153

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/14

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop6h 45m

$162

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/5

12:27 pm-12:25 am

1 stop13h 58m

$167

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/13

4:43 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops28h 16m

$177

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to Los Angeles in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston Hobby Airport-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 HOU to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

When flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Houston to Los Angeles 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
348 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Los Angeles from Houston Hobby. Booking flights from Houston Hobby to Los Angeles (LAX) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from Houston Hobby from 6 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $173 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Frontier, starting at $316 and $362 round-trip. Users have found that Southwest is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles are Southwest ($87), Sun Country Air ($153), and American Airlines ($161).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $89. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - Los Angeles) can be booked for $127 on average our data indicates $241 when flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 Hobby to Los Angeles

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Hobby to Los Angeles. 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$77Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$82Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$175Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$191Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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