What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to Houston?

Southwest, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to Houston

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Houston on average per week?

159 flights are operational weekly from Los Angeles to Houston as of October 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 35% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Houston on average per day?

As of October 2025, there are 22 flights per day flying from Los Angeles to Houston. The most common time of day flights depart is 11:00, with 39% of flights taking off at midday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Houston?

Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Houston are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Houston?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Houston.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Houston?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Houston can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Houston. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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00:57 - 06:20LAX-IAH

3h 23mdirect

07:00 - 14:17IAH-LAX

9h 17m1 stop

£74Spirit Airlines

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13:42 - 19:12LAX-IAH

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£75Multiple Airlines

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16:15 - 21:25LAX-HOU

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20:45 - 22:30HOU-LAX

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£77Southwest

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16:10 - 21:23LAX-IAH

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£77United Airlines

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14:25 - 19:52LAX-IAH

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8h 18m1 stop

£82Frontier

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11:40 - 16:57LAX-IAH

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£104Southwest

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18:30 - 23:39LAX-IAH

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18:15 - 23:26LAX-IAH

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Southwest flights from Los Angeles to Houston

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6 Dec

LAX16:15Los Angeles

3h 10m

HOU21:25Houston Hobby

9 Dec

HOU20:45Houston Hobby

3h 45m

LAX22:30Los Angeles

£77

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14 Feb

LAX05:00Los Angeles

3h 10m

HOU10:10Houston Hobby

28 Feb

HOU08:20Houston Hobby

3h 55m

LAX10:15Los Angeles

£104

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2 Dec

LAX12:40Los Angeles

3h 10m

HOU17:50Houston Hobby

5 Dec

HOU20:45Houston Hobby

3h 45m

LAX22:30Los Angeles

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American Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Houston

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American Airlines

13 Nov

LAX00:59Los Angeles

5h 38m

1 stop

HOU08:37Houston Hobby

18 Nov

HOU10:11Houston Hobby

5h 37m

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LAX13:48Los Angeles

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2 Nov

LAX00:59Los Angeles

5h 43m

1 stop

IAH08:42Houston George Bush Intcntl

6 Nov

IAH16:47Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 54m

LAX18:41Los Angeles

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2 Nov

LAX00:45Los Angeles

7h 50m

1 stop

IAH10:35Houston George Bush Intcntl

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IAH12:10Houston George Bush Intcntl

6h 27m

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LAX16:37Los Angeles

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16:10-21:23

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Houston George Bush Intcntl

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LAXIAH

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Fri 23/1

00:57-06:20

Nonstop3h 23m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

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20:10-21:53

Nonstop3h 43m

£80

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LAXIAH

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14:25-19:52

Nonstop3h 27m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

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£82

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LAXIAH

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11:40-16:57

Nonstop3h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

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21:35-23:20

Nonstop3h 45m

£97

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05:00-10:10

Nonstop3h 10m

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22:15-00:05

Nonstop3h 50m

£104

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LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

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Thu 8/1

18:30-23:39

Nonstop3h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/1

06:15-08:08

Nonstop3h 53m

£104

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LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

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Tue 3/3

18:15-23:26

Nonstop3h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/3

06:30-08:26

Nonstop3h 56m

£119

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Houston

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Houston?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Houston. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £128. If you are unable to visit Houston during the month of January, then departing from Los Angeles during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £135.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Houston?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Houston is at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as £108. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Houston is in the morning when prices are around £381.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Houston flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Houston?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Houston from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Houston for around £166 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Houston from Los Angeles for as low as £131 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to Houston flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to Houston flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	3h 00m
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Airports in Houston	2 airports

The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Houston takes 3h 00m

Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Houston every day.

There are 2 airports near Houston: Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), Houston Hobby (HOU)

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How far is Los Angeles to Houston by plane?
Houston is 1374.2 mi away from Los Angeles. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 3h 04m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Houston?
Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Houston are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Houston?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Houston.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Houston?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Houston can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Houston. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Los Angeles to Houston?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Houston from Los Angeles.

Can I find flights from Los Angeles to Houston with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Houston from Los Angeles which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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Once all potential Los Angeles to Houston flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Houston, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Houston from Los Angeles and alert you when they change.