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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Houston from $212

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 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
24 Jul — 31 Jul1
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 24 June 2026.

Sat 15/809:50
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 24m
Delta
Sat 22/807:20
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 20m
Delta
Deal found 20/6$449
Tue 21/706:35
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 15m
Southwest
Tue 28/719:10
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6$451
Sat 1/809:05
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 27m
Delta
Sat 8/807:20
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 20m
Delta
Deal found 23/6$451
Tue 29/900:50
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Wed 7/1010:20
HOU
-
LAX
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 19/6$459
Sat 15/805:35
LAX
-
HOU
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Sat 22/808:20
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 22/6$465
Sat 4/705:00
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 20m
Southwest
Tue 14/719:10
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 19/6$477
Wed 2/1218:15
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 13m
Delta
Sat 27/206:30
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 46m
Delta
Deal found 20/6$477
Fri 18/900:50
LAX
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Mon 21/905:30
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6$478
Thu 26/1109:30
LAX
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 20m
Delta
Wed 2/1206:30
IAH
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 46m
Delta
Deal found 23/6$478
Sat 1/808:35
LAX
-
HOU
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Sat 8/808:10
HOU
-
LAX
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6$480
Thu 13/808:55
LAX
-
HOU
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Sat 22/808:20
HOU
-
LAX
Nonstop3h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 24/6$493
Sat 1/815:45
LAX
-
HOU
2 stops7h 25m
Southwest
Wed 5/811:20
HOU
-
LAX
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 22/6$494

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 24 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$449

One-way from

$212

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Average price

$554
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  • Delta
  • 15/8-22/8
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 44m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
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  • Frontier
  • 29/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 26m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
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Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 14/7

23:40-05:00

Nonstop3h 20m

Houston Hobby

Sat 22/8

08:20-09:45

Nonstop3h 25m

$451

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 1/8

09:05-14:32

Nonstop3h 27m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/8

07:20-08:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$451
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 14/8

00:50-06:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Sat 22/8

08:20-09:45

Nonstop3h 25m

$451

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

00:50-06:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/8

09:35-11:05

Nonstop3h 30m

$451

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 22/7

05:05-12:15

1 stop5h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 29/7

21:40-23:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$465

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 18/9

00:50-06:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Tue 22/9

07:25-13:05

1 stop7h 40m

$465

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 30/9

05:20-13:55

1 stop6h 35m

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/10

10:20-13:55

1 stop5h 35m

$472

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

05:20-13:55

1 stop6h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 11/8

09:20-14:00

1 stop6h 40m

$480

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 18/7

00:51-06:12

Nonstop3h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 21/7

06:00-07:29

Nonstop3h 29m

$516

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/7

18:35-23:59

Nonstop3h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 24/7

07:10-08:30

Nonstop3h 20m

$516

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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 $274). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $549). 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 24 June 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Houston at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% 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 24 June 2026.

The most flights from LAX to HO1 are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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?

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 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 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 8% 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 70 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.

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 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, Delta, and United Airlines 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.

  • 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 $274). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $549). 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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