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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Houston from $87

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 27 January 2026.

Mon 9/319:18
LAX
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IAH
Nonstop3h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 12/316:22
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 26/1$217
Wed 8/419:01
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 15/411:38
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop5h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 25/1$230
Tue 24/205:20
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 05m
Southwest
Tue 3/321:40
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 26/1$256
Wed 25/216:10
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 4/316:40
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1$256
Mon 30/319:01
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 10/416:22
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 26/1$260
Sat 21/205:00
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Wed 25/209:00
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 25/1$272
Thu 19/316:07
LAX
-
IAH
1 stop11h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 21/316:22
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 25/1$272
Sat 15/811:32
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 29/811:54
IAH
-
LAX
1 stop5h 18m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 25/1$273
Sun 8/305:00
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Wed 11/321:35
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 26/1$285
Sun 8/318:40
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 09m
Delta
Wed 11/306:45
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 53m
Delta
Deal found 26/1$285
Sat 21/205:00
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Sat 21/216:20
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 25/1$288
Wed 18/208:20
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 18m
United Airlines
Wed 18/221:34
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1$288

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 27 January 2026.

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$217

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  • 6h 56m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
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LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 8/4

19:01-00:11

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 15/4

11:38-15:12

1 stop5h 34m

$230

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sat 7/3

07:20-12:38

Nonstop3h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/3

06:00-07:54

Nonstop3h 54m

$256

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sun 8/3

23:59-05:11

Nonstop3h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/3

14:20-16:12

Nonstop3h 52m

$285

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sat 21/2

06:00-11:15

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 21/2

21:34-23:30

Nonstop3h 56m

$288

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

00:55-06:03

Nonstop3h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 18/2

18:34-20:31

Nonstop3h 57m

$288

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Thu 19/2

17:20-22:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Tue 24/2

21:40-23:30

Nonstop3h 50m

$308

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Fri 6/3

18:45-23:57

Nonstop3h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/3

18:50-20:47

Nonstop3h 57m

$314

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 11/3

05:55-11:14

Nonstop3h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 16/3

21:50-23:46

Nonstop3h 56m

$314

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Fri 20/2

08:15-16:15

1 stop6h 00m

Houston Hobby

Wed 25/2

21:40-23:30

Nonstop3h 50m

$322

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Sat 7/3

23:50-05:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/3

08:30-13:25

2 stops6h 55m

$335

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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 23 January 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston (average of $79). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $149). 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 27 January 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Houston in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% 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 27 January 2026.

The most flights from LAX to HO1 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 138 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 evening tend to experience delays more often.

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

Tuesday 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.

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 0 airlines have 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, Southwest, and United Airlines can get you from Los Angeles to Houston in just under 3h 05m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Los Angeles and Houston is about 2231 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 $37. Spirit Airlines flights start at $46 while deals on United Airlines start at $152 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston (average of $79). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $149). 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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