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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Houston from $126

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Houston are usually found in January or September, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$264

One-way from

$126

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$351
Delta
  • Delta
  • 26/8-31/8
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 48m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 25m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Houston

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 30 April 2025.

Tue 26/818:15LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 24mDelta
Sun 31/806:30IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 24mDelta
Deal found 29/4$264
Tue 10/612:07LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/619:00IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4$269
Wed 28/505:05LAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Wed 11/621:30HOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 28/4$308
Fri 11/707:00LAX - IAH
1 stop7h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 11/717:50IAH - LAX
1 stop8h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/4$314
Thu 5/607:00LAX - IAH
1 stop7h 54mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/617:54IAH - LAX
1 stop8h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/4$322
Thu 26/606:59LAX - HOU
1 stop8h 37mSun Country Air
Sun 29/618:36HOU - LAX
1 stop30h 08mSun Country Air
Deal found 29/4$617
Mon 12/513:51LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 15/519:37IAH - LAX
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4$618
Sun 11/500:59LAX - HOU
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Thu 15/509:12HOU - LAX
2 stops8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4$699

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

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Tue 26/8

18:15-23:39

Nonstop3h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 31/8

06:30-07:54

Nonstop3h 24m

$264

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Tue 10/6

12:07-17:24

Nonstop3h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/6

19:00-20:27

Nonstop3h 27m

$269

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Wed 28/5

05:05-10:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/6

21:30-23:00

Nonstop3h 30m

$308

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Fri 11/7

07:00-16:50

1 stop7h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 11/7

17:50-23:59

1 stop8h 09m

$314

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 5/6

07:00-16:54

1 stop7h 54m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/6

17:54-23:56

1 stop8h 02m

$322

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Thu 26/6

06:59-17:36

1 stop8h 37m

Houston Hobby

Sun 29/6

18:36-22:44

1 stop30h 08m

$617

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Mon 12/5

13:51-19:09

Nonstop3h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 15/5

19:37-23:49

1 stop6h 12m

$618

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Sun 11/5

00:59-08:42

1 stop5h 43m

Houston Hobby

Thu 15/5

09:12-15:18

2 stops8h 06m

$699

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Sat 31/5

12:05-21:17

1 stop7h 12m

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/6

10:22-18:45

1 stop10h 23m

$815

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

16:10-21:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$126

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston

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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 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Houston is 33 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston (average of $1,049). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,683). 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 30 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Houston in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 30 April 2025.

The most flights from LAX to HO1 are scheduled on a Monday (4 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 81.0 - 150.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 150.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 81.0 mm.

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 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Los Angeles to Houston have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 (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.

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

    Currently priced at $264, Delta will fly you from Los Angeles to Houston and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $269 and $308, respectively. Delta is 24% 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $126. Southwest flights start at $139 while deals on Frontier 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston (average of $1,049). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,683). 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 airline flying from Los Angeles to Houston

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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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