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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Houston from $70

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
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 5 December 2025.

Mon 8/1210:35LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 17mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/1207:45IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$309
Tue 30/1200:55LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/115:02IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$401
Tue 16/1205:00LAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Tue 6/121:40HOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 3/12$442
Sat 13/1221:55LAX - HOU
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Wed 7/105:45HOU - LAX
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Deal found 3/12$443
Sun 7/1210:35LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 17mSpirit Airlines
Sat 13/1220:37IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$443
Tue 9/1209:00LAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 20mSouthwest
Tue 16/1207:05HOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/12$452
Wed 31/1205:00LAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Wed 7/121:40HOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 3/12$466
Thu 11/1211:45LAX - HOU
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Wed 7/105:45HOU - LAX
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Deal found 3/12$473
Sun 7/1210:35LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 17mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/1207:45IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$473
Fri 12/1219:50LAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Wed 17/1215:20HOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/12$482
Mon 15/1210:19LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 23/909:40IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$522
Thu 25/1218:45LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/106:00IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$538

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$132

One-way from

$70

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$407
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 12/1-14/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 45m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 13/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

18:45-23:59

Nonstop3h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/2

09:40-11:37

Nonstop3h 57m

$145

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 8/1

16:35-21:51

Nonstop3h 16m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/1

09:40-11:37

Nonstop3h 57m

$153

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Fri 30/1

16:35-21:51

Nonstop3h 16m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/2

21:40-23:33

Nonstop3h 53m

$160

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

16:07-05:55

1 stop11h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 14/1

21:33-08:22

1 stop12h 49m

$188

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 8/1

08:45-13:58

Nonstop3h 13m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 14/1

06:20-08:13

Nonstop3h 53m

$207

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

05:00-10:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 14/1

21:40-23:30

Nonstop3h 50m

$233

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sun 18/1

08:45-13:58

Nonstop3h 13m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 29/1

06:20-08:13

Nonstop3h 53m

$237

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 8/1

13:10-18:30

Nonstop3h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/1

06:00-07:51

Nonstop3h 51m

$240

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Thu 8/1

11:15-17:50

1 stop4h 35m

Houston Hobby

Wed 14/1

21:40-23:30

Nonstop3h 50m

$242

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Thu 15/1

05:15-10:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sun 18/1

06:15-10:30

1 stop6h 15m

$256

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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 28 November 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston (average of $88). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $154). 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 5 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Houston in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Houston delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Houston have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 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 7% 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 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?

    Southwest, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines can get you from Los Angeles to Houston in just under 3h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 38m. 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.

  • 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 $88). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $154). 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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