Cheap flights from Houston to Los Angeles
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Houston to Los Angeles and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $106 | FrontierNonstop4 hrSat, May 2 — Sat, May 9 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Los Angeles is currently $106 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $53 | FrontierNonstop4 hrWed, Apr 29 | The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Los Angeles is currently $53 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $371 | Frontier1 stop25 hrThu, Mar 19 — Mon, Mar 23 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Los Angeles is currently $371 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $324 | FrontierNonstop4 hrSat, May 2 — Sat, May 9 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Los Angeles is currently $324 | |
| Fastest flight | 3 hr 20 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to Los Angeles takes 3 hr 20 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Houston to Los Angeles per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Los Angeles is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Cheapest
Prices in January are usually between $70 and $200.
Popular airlines from Houston to Los Angeles
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Houston to Los Angeles in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- UnitedNonstopfrom $217Typical price: $170–40067 weekly nonstop flightsIAH - LAXEvery day514 weekly connecting flightsIAH - LAXEvery day
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $217Typical price: $180–39020 weekly nonstop flightsHOU - LAXEvery day2070 weekly connecting flightsHOU - LAXEvery day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $237Typical price: $230–4407 weekly nonstop flightsIAH - LAXEvery day654 weekly connecting flightsHOU, IAH - LAXEvery day
- DeltaNonstopfrom $257Typical price: $190–48013 weekly nonstop flightsIAH - LAXEvery day189 weekly connecting flightsHOU, IAH - LAXEvery day
- FrontierNonstopfrom $106Typical price: $120–2657 weekly nonstop flightsIAH - LAXEvery day14 weekly connecting flightsIAH - LAXEvery day
- SpiritNonstopfrom $110Typical price: $105–2457 weekly nonstop flightsIAH - LAXEvery day14 weekly connecting flightsIAH - LAXEvery day
Popular airports near Houston
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Houston center and popularity with travelers.
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)HoustonUnited States22 min16 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)HoustonUnited States22 min9 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)DallasUnited States3 hr 51 min237 mi
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)AustinUnited States2 hr 26 min140 mi
Popular airports near Los Angeles
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Los Angeles center and popularity with travelers.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)Los AngelesUnited States30 min12 mi
- Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)BurbankUnited States26 min12 mi
- Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)TijuanaMexico2 hr 25 min127 mi
- Ontario International Airport (ONT)OntarioUnited States47 min37 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to Los Angeles
The cheapest flights from Houston to Los Angeles are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $70 to $200.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $106. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $53.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $217, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $217, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
- The cheapest American flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $237, flying from May 2 to May 10.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $257, flying from May 7 to May 13.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $106, flying from May 2 to May 9.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $110, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Los Angeles starts at $106 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $53 and departs on Wed, Apr 29.
3 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Houston to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Houston to Los Angeles.
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 67 nonstop flights and 514 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 20 nonstop flights and 2,070 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Other popular airlines flying from Houston to Los Angeles are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 67 nonstop flights and 514 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 20 nonstop flights and 2,070 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Other popular airlines flying from Houston to Los Angeles are:
- American offers 7 nonstop flights and 654 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- Delta offers 13 nonstop flights and 189 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- Spirit offers 7 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $106. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $53.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $217, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $217, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
- The cheapest American flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $237, flying from May 2 to May 10.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $257, flying from May 7 to May 13.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $106, flying from May 2 to May 9.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Los Angeles is $110, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
Southwest, United, Delta, American, Frontier and Spirit fly direct from Houston to Los Angeles.
- There are 67 United direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 20 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 American direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 13 Delta direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Los Angeles at price $371 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
Southwest, United, Delta, American, Frontier and Spirit fly direct from Houston to Los Angeles.
- There are 67 United direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 20 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 American direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 13 Delta direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and Los Angeles start at $106 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Houston and Los Angeles start at $324 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Los Angeles start at $106 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9.
To book business class trips from Houston to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and Los Angeles starts at $371 from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Los Angeles at price $371 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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