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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Houston from $161

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
22 janv. — 29 janv.1
1 adult

The best prices from Los Angeles to Houston are usually found in September or October, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 17 janvier 2025.

Round-trip from

$208

One-way from

$161

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$415
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 19/2-4/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 22h 35m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 5/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 17 janvier 2025.

mer. 19/209:20LAX - IAH
1 stop6h 42mSpirit Airlines
mar. 4/317:04IAH - LAX
2 stops15h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/1$208
sam. 22/205:05LAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
mar. 25/220:30HOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 17/1$285
mar. 18/200:55LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 09mUnited Airlines
sam. 22/205:10IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$285
sam. 8/208:59LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 12mDelta
sam. 15/206:10IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 16/1$303
mer. 19/213:58LAX - IAH
1 stop8h 01mAlaska Airlines
mar. 25/207:25IAH - LAX
1 stop9h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/1$399
sam. 8/222:10LAX - IAH
1 stop11h 00mJetBlue
mar. 18/215:00IAH - LAX
1 stop10h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 16/1$517
ven. 24/121:55LAX - HOU
1 stop9h 35mDelta
dim. 26/114:57HOU - LAX
1 stop10h 52mDelta
Deal found 17/1$639
ven. 31/113:04LAX - IAH
2 stops8h 13mAmerican Airlines
dim. 2/205:51IAH - LAX
2 stops11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/1$647
dim. 26/101:15LAX - HOU
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
jeu. 30/120:16HOU - LAX
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1$668

Find flights from Los Angeles to Houston within your budget

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Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

mer. 19/2

09:20-18:02

1 stop6h 42m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 4/3

17:04-06:57

2 stops15h 53m

$208

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

sam. 22/2

05:05-10:15

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

mar. 25/2

20:30-22:20

Nonstop3h 50m

$285

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

mar. 18/2

00:55-06:04

Nonstop3h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sam. 22/2

05:10-07:04

Nonstop3h 54m

$285

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

sam. 8/2

08:59-14:11

Nonstop3h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sam. 15/2

06:10-08:04

Nonstop3h 54m

$303

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

mer. 19/2

13:58-23:59

1 stop8h 01m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 25/2

07:25-14:55

1 stop9h 30m

$399

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

sam. 8/2

22:10-11:10

1 stop11h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 18/2

15:00-23:59

1 stop10h 59m

$517

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

jeu. 30/1

01:15-08:25

1 stop5h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dim. 2/2

07:29-15:20

2 stops9h 51m

$637

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

sam. 1/2

22:55-10:04

1 stop9h 09m

Houston Hobby

mer. 26/2

10:25-18:57

1 stop10h 32m

$639

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

jeu. 30/1

01:15-08:38

1 stop5h 23m

Houston Hobby

dim. 2/2

06:00-12:02

2 stops8h 02m

$785

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

mer. 5/2

06:30-11:35

Nonstop3h 05m

$161

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Houston

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to Houston including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Houston is 77 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston (average of $1,049). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 17 janvier 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Houston in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 81.0 - 150.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 150.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 81.0 mm.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Houston. Reviews last updated 17 janvier 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and American Airlines from Los Angeles to Houston have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.0
Very Good
8,511 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

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 2 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Houston round-trip?

    Currently priced at $208, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Los Angeles to Houston and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $285 and $285, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 48% 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 Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $161. United Airlines flights start at $161 while deals on Delta start at $175 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Houston (average of $1,049). Flying from Los Angeles to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$136Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest$381Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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