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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Houston from $78

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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$155

One-way from

$78

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$392
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 6/12-16/12
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 55m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 10/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 7 November 2025.

Sat 6/1216:15LAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Sat 13/1220:15HOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$155
Fri 5/1200:55LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/1209:35IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$155
Sat 6/1216:15LAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Mon 8/1220:45HOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/11$171
Fri 5/1200:55LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 13/1206:00IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/11$171
Mon 24/1106:00LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/1219:50IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$194
Tue 9/1200:55LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/1206:00IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$199
Sun 23/1100:55LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 08mUnited Airlines
Thu 27/1118:35IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/11$202
Thu 4/1200:55LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1206:00IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/11$203
Sun 7/1207:40LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/1206:00IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$209
Sat 6/1208:55LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 21mDelta
Sat 13/1207:00IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/11$211
Wed 3/1200:55LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1206:00IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$214
Fri 14/1116:56LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 08mSpirit Airlines
Mon 24/1105:00IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/11$237

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Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sat 6/12

00:55-06:03

Nonstop3h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 14/12

06:00-07:40

Nonstop3h 40m

$199

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 4/12

00:55-06:03

Nonstop3h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/12

07:20-09:09

Nonstop3h 49m

$203

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Mon 26/1

10:20-15:40

Nonstop3h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 26/1

18:50-20:44

Nonstop3h 54m

$203

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

08:50-14:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 7/2

06:15-08:08

Nonstop3h 53m

$211

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sat 6/12

08:55-14:16

Nonstop3h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 7/12

07:00-08:50

Nonstop3h 50m

$211

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

16:35-21:51

Nonstop3h 16m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/2

21:40-23:33

Nonstop3h 53m

$211

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sun 22/2

00:55-06:03

Nonstop3h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 28/2

06:00-07:54

Nonstop3h 54m

$211

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

07:50-17:55

2 stops8h 05m

Houston Hobby

Sat 24/1

08:40-10:35

Nonstop3h 55m

$234

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Tue 10/2

08:50-17:55

2 stops7h 05m

Houston Hobby

Fri 13/2

22:15-00:05

Nonstop3h 50m

$234

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Sat 14/2

11:30-18:15

1 stop4h 45m

Houston Hobby

Sun 22/2

19:00-22:50

1 stop5h 50m

$237

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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 31 October 2025.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston (average of $95). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $157). 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 7 November 2025.

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

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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 3 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?

    United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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 Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $78. United Airlines flights start at $94 while deals on Delta start at $106 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 $95). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $157). 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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