Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Los Angeles (HOU - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Houston to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, May 7 — Sat, May 16	The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Los Angeles is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$40	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Los Angeles is currently $40
Cheapest nonstop flights	$179	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Jun 20 — Sat, Jun 27	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Houston to Los Angeles is currently $179
Last-minute weekend getaway	$250	Frontier 1 stop 27 hr Fri, May 1 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Los Angeles is currently $250
Cheapest business class flights	$389	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Los Angeles is currently $389

Fastest flight	3 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to Los Angeles takes 3 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Los Angeles is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $70–200
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $155–315

Popular airlines from Houston to Los Angeles

United

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $170–420

68 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - LAX Every day

510 weekly connecting flights

IAH - LAX Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $243

Typical price: $185–405

21 weekly nonstop flights

HOU - LAX Every day

2139 weekly connecting flights

HOU - LAX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $300

Typical price: $230–455

7 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - LAX Every day

762 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - LAX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $195–490

13 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - LAX Every day

245 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - LAX Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $180

Typical price: $120–270

7 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - LAX Every day

20 weekly connecting flights

IAH - LAX Every day
Spirit

Nonstop

from $190

Typical price: $105–270

7 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - LAX Every day

15 weekly connecting flights

IAH - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Houston United States 22 min 9 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 27 min 140 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Houston to Los Angeles are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $70 to $200.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $40.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $243, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $300, flying from May 18 to May 27.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $180, flying from May 7 to May 16.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $190, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Los Angeles starts at $180 from Thu, May 7 to Sat, May 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $40 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.

3 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Houston to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Houston to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 68 nonstop flights and 510 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 21 nonstop flights and 2,139 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Houston to Los Angeles are:

American offers 7 nonstop flights and 762 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Delta offers 13 nonstop flights and 245 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 20 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Spirit offers 7 nonstop flights and 15 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Houston and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $40.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $243, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $300, flying from May 18 to May 27.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $180, flying from May 7 to May 16.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $190, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 17.

Southwest, United, Delta, American, Frontier and Spirit fly direct from Houston to Los Angeles.

There are 68 United direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 American direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 Delta direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Los Angeles at price $250 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4.

Southwest, United, Delta, American, Frontier and Spirit fly direct from Houston to Los Angeles.

There are 68 United direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 American direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 Delta direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and Los Angeles start at $179 from Sat, Jun 20 to Sat, Jun 27 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Houston and Los Angeles start at $389 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Los Angeles start at $180 from Thu, May 7 to Sat, May 16.

To book business class trips from Houston to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and Los Angeles starts at $250 from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Los Angeles at price $250 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4.

To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.