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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Houston from $208

LAX — HOU
1 Oct — 8 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Houston

Mon 21/906:00 -
Nonstop3h 24m
Thu 24/905:20 -
1 stop11h 41m
Deal found 27/8$272
Sat 17/1006:00 -
Nonstop3h 26m
Fri 23/1022:59 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 28/8$360
Fri 25/900:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 29/914:50 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 27/8$415
Thu 24/918:35 -
Nonstop3h 12m
Mon 28/916:05 -
Nonstop3h 32m
Deal found 30/8$415
Sat 17/1005:00 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sat 17/1015:05 -
1 stop4h 35m
Deal found 28/8$423
Fri 13/1106:00 -
Nonstop3h 32m
Sun 15/1122:59 -
Nonstop3h 48m
Deal found 30/8$427
Sat 26/906:05 -
1 stop5h 40m
Mon 28/921:00 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 27/8$429
Wed 30/909:45 -
2 stops7h 55m
Thu 1/1005:30 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 27/8$435
Mon 28/905:00 -
1 stop5h 40m
Mon 5/1017:00 -
1 stop6h 50m
Deal found 31/8$442
Thu 22/1009:22 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Mon 26/1015:58 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 31/8$442
Wed 23/909:45 -
2 stops7h 55m
Sat 26/908:10 -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 31/8$449
Tue 29/900:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 7/1018:15 -
1 stop6h 45m
Deal found 28/8$456

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Houston

Round-trip from

$272

One-way from

$208

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$370
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 21/9-24/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 05m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
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  • Southwest
  • 23/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($151 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - HOU Houston Hobby

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 7/10

05:00-10:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 14/10

20:45-22:20

Nonstop3h 35m

$415

Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - HOU Houston Hobby

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 28/10

05:00-10:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Sat 31/10

09:55-14:05

1 stop6h 10m

$423

Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - HOU Houston Hobby

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 30/9

06:10-13:40

1 stop5h 30m

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/10

05:30-07:00

Nonstop3h 30m

$429

Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

LAXIAH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 22/10

09:22-14:37

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 26/10

15:58-17:33

Nonstop3h 35m

$442

Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - HOU Houston Hobby

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 15/10

22:45-05:45

1 stop5h 00m

Houston Hobby

Mon 19/10

17:00-21:50

1 stop6h 50m

$442

Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - HOU Houston Hobby

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 25/9

05:10-10:30

Nonstop3h 20m

Houston Hobby

Mon 28/9

21:00-22:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$483
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Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - HOU Houston Hobby

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 17/10

05:00-10:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Fri 23/10

05:30-07:00

Nonstop3h 30m

$484

Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - HOU Houston Hobby

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 9/10

14:35-19:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/10

05:30-07:00

Nonstop3h 30m

$484

Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

LAXIAH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 8/10

09:22-14:37

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 25/12

07:08-08:56

Nonstop3h 48m

$498

Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

LAXIAH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 26/2

18:15-23:28

Nonstop3h 13m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/3

06:30-08:16

Nonstop3h 46m

$501

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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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston (average of $311). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $551). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Houston in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Houston

The most flights from LAX to HO1 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to Houston?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Los Angeles to Houston flights typically cost between $247 and $459 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $272 on Frontier (21 Sept–24 Sept).

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Houston delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Houston have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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 7% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Houston is 55 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with American 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,028 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,028 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,028 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break

Related info for your journey

  • 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?

    Southwest, Delta, and JetBlue can get you from Los Angeles to Houston in just under 3h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 51m. The distance between Los Angeles and Houston is about 2231 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $35. Southwest flights start at $175 while deals on American Airlines start at $251 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston (average of $311). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $551). 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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