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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Houston from $155

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 March 2026.

Fri 17/405:30
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 18/422:15
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 18/3$214
Tue 21/423:36
LAX
-
IAH
1 stop9h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/409:28
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop8h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$215
Sat 2/512:39
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 23m
Frontier
Sat 9/516:21
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 18/3$235
Sun 19/405:30
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 20/409:28
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop14h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 19/3$268
Fri 10/418:44
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 12/421:47
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop13h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 19/3$303
Tue 21/423:50
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Tue 28/420:35
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 22/3$309
Tue 28/408:45
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Sat 2/520:35
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 22/3$323
Tue 21/411:21
LAX
-
IAH
2 stops21h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 28/409:28
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop8h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 22/3$323
Thu 23/423:50
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Sat 25/414:20
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 22/3$335
Sat 2/505:00
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Sat 9/520:35
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 18/3$337
Sat 18/409:10
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 14m
Delta
Sat 25/406:35
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 37m
Delta
Deal found 19/3$337
Tue 5/508:45
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Sat 9/520:35
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 20/3$352

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Houston

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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$214

One-way from

$155

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$423
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 17/4-18/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 42m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 21/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 March 2026.
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Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

23:50-05:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Tue 28/4

07:00-12:10

2 stops7h 10m

$330

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

23:50-05:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/5

16:20-19:50

1 stop5h 30m

$352

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

23:50-05:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 13/5

10:55-14:50

1 stop5h 55m

$352

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

18:15-23:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/5

21:55-23:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$394

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 23/4

06:00-14:45

1 stop6h 45m

Houston Hobby

Sat 25/4

06:15-12:10

2 stops7h 55m

$402

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 25/4

09:10-14:24

Nonstop3h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 26/4

06:35-08:12

Nonstop3h 37m

$423

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 17/4

18:45-23:57

Nonstop3h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 19/4

07:22-09:05

Nonstop3h 43m

$451
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 17/4

18:40-23:48

Nonstop3h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 19/4

06:35-08:12

Nonstop3h 37m

$451

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

09:00-14:12

Nonstop3h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 13/4

16:00-17:41

Nonstop3h 41m

$480

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 15/9

13:10-18:35

Nonstop3h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 17/9

06:00-07:31

Nonstop3h 31m

$548

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Houston

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to Houston. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Houston is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 $85). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $148). 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 22 March 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Houston at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Houston

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 22 March 2026.

The most flights from LAX to HO1 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Houston delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Houston have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to Houston flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to Houston flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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 22 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines 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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,531 reviews
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Boarding

6.6

Food

5.0

Entertainment

4.9

Crew

7.0

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yetunde,July 2025

DTW - DFW

I did not have any food and not sure how to mark that. The experience was excellent
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,531 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,531 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.6

Food

5.0

Entertainment

4.9

Crew

7.0

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yetunde,July 2025

DTW - DFW

I did not have any food and not sure how to mark that. The experience was excellent

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

    Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston. You should not have trouble finding flights to Houston from Los Angeles; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Los Angeles airport to Houston. It is only a 15.1 km journey to Los Angeles (LAX) from Los Angeles’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Houston?

    Spirit Airlines, Frontier, and Southwest can get you from Los Angeles to Houston in just under 3h 04m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Los Angeles and Houston is about 2213 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Houston round-trip?

    Currently priced at $65, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Los Angeles to Houston and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Spirit Airlines is 79% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $36. Spirit Airlines flights start at $45 while deals on United Airlines start at $150 one-way.

  • 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 holiday 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 $85). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $148). 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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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$65Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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