Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Houston from $169

LAX — HOU
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Houston

Tue 24/1121:00 -
1 stop10h 59m
Tue 1/1222:03 -
Nonstop3h 48m
Deal found 27/10$297
Sat 5/1205:00 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sat 12/1220:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 30/10$337
Sat 5/1209:24 -
Nonstop3h 21m
Sat 12/1207:00 -
Nonstop3h 47m
Deal found 29/10$337
Thu 3/1208:35 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Wed 9/1214:50 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 28/10$365
Thu 3/1209:24 -
Nonstop3h 21m
Sat 12/1207:00 -
Nonstop3h 47m
Deal found 26/10$365
Thu 3/1212:35 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sat 5/1215:40 -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 30/10$380
Thu 10/1205:00 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sun 13/1207:30 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 29/10$394
Wed 2/1200:59 -
Nonstop3h 13m
Sun 6/1207:00 -
Nonstop3h 46m
Deal found 29/10$394
Thu 3/1211:50 -
1 stop5h 55m
Sun 6/1222:25 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 29/10$408
Wed 9/1212:35 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Thu 17/1213:15 -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 27/10$412
Thu 3/1205:00 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Thu 10/1214:55 -
2 stops6h 25m
Deal found 29/10$415
Thu 26/1111:45 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Tue 1/1207:00 -
Nonstop3h 46m
Deal found 26/10$418

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Houston

Round-trip from

$297

One-way from

$169

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$492
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 24/11-1/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 47m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 1/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($119 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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LAX Los Angeles - HOU Houston Hobby

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Sat 6/2

05:45-11:05

Nonstop3h 20m

Houston Hobby

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 6/1

09:26-14:40

Nonstop3h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Mon 18/1

17:40-22:57

Nonstop3h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$198

Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles - HOU Houston Hobby

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Thu 3/12

12:35-17:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$198

Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles - HOU Houston Hobby

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Fri 5/2

05:00-13:20

1 stop6h 20m

Houston Hobby

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$212

Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles - HOU Houston Hobby

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Sun 13/12

01:05-10:15

1 stop7h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$212

Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 19/11

18:40-23:50

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Fri 25/12

11:43-17:03

Nonstop3h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles - HOU Houston Hobby

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

22:59-09:44

1 stop8h 45m

Houston Hobby

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$273

Los AngelesHouston

LAX Los Angeles - HOU Houston Hobby

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Wed 16/12

23:59-09:44

1 stop7h 45m

Houston Hobby

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$273

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston (average of $330). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $563). 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 39% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 $292 and $616 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $297 on Frontier (24 Nov–1 Dec).

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 evening 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 87 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 and Frontier 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.

Food

6.4

Overall

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

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

Food

6.4

Overall

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

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

Food

6.4

Overall

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

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 (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 0 outbound flights to Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 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?

    Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Los Angeles to Houston in just under 3h 10m. 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 flying from Los Angeles to Houston round-trip?

    Currently priced at $81, Frontier will fly you from Los Angeles to Houston and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $257. Frontier is 81% 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 $41. Southwest flights start at $168 while deals on Delta start at $197 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 $330). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $563). 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 2 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Houston

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$81Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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