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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Houston from $138

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Houston are usually found in January or September, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Monday 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$275

One-way from

$138

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$460
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 28/4-7/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 55m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 12/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 25 March 2025.

Mon 28/405:10LAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Wed 7/521:55HOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 25/3$275
Wed 16/400:50LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 29/409:45IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/3$275
Sat 7/609:20LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mDelta
Wed 11/616:21IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 31mDelta
Deal found 25/3$282
Fri 12/920:15LAX - IAH
1 stop8h 09mAlaska Airlines
Thu 18/906:00IAH - LAX
1 stop9h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 24/3$375
Fri 12/920:15LAX - IAH
1 stop8h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 15/908:00IAH - LAX
1 stop11h 02mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 25/3$401
Sun 30/316:29LAX - IAH
1 stop13h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/419:03IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 25/3$439
Thu 22/523:59LAX - HOU
1 stop9h 22mSun Country Air
Sun 25/509:16HOU - LAX
1 stop15h 33mSun Country Air
Deal found 24/3$501
Fri 2/500:58LAX - HOU
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/518:31HOU - LAX
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/3$503
Wed 9/410:34LAX - IAH
2 stops7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/419:46IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/3$560
Fri 9/512:05LAX - HOU
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Mon 12/516:23HOU - LAX
1 stop10h 26mDelta
Deal found 25/3$628
Tue 29/400:59LAX - IAH
1 stop11h 26mJetBlue
Sat 3/515:20IAH - LAX
1 stop11h 32mJetBlue
Deal found 24/3$665

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Houston that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Mon 28/4

05:10-10:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/5

21:55-23:35

Nonstop3h 40m

$275

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 16/4

00:50-06:08

Nonstop3h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 29/4

09:45-11:34

Nonstop3h 49m

$275

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sat 7/6

09:20-14:39

Nonstop3h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/6

16:21-17:52

Nonstop3h 31m

$282

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Fri 12/9

20:15-06:24

1 stop8h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 18/9

06:00-13:07

1 stop9h 07m

$375

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Fri 12/9

20:15-06:24

1 stop8h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 15/9

08:00-17:02

1 stop11h 02m

$401

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Thu 22/5

23:59-11:21

1 stop9h 22m

Houston Hobby

Sun 25/5

09:16-22:49

1 stop15h 33m

$501

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Fri 2/5

00:58-08:44

1 stop5h 46m

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/5

18:31-22:11

1 stop5h 40m

$503

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 9/4

10:34-19:41

2 stops7h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 11/4

19:46-21:34

Nonstop3h 48m

$560

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

12:05-22:21

1 stop8h 16m

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/5

16:23-00:49

1 stop10h 26m

$628

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

00:59-14:25

1 stop11h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/5

15:20-00:52

1 stop11h 32m

$665

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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 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Houston is 54 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 $1,713). 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 25 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Houston in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 25 March 2025.

The most flights from LAX to HO1 are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 25 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,789 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,330 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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 1 airline has 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 $275, Southwest will fly you from Los Angeles to Houston and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $275 and $282, respectively. Southwest is 26% 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 $138. United Airlines flights start at $138 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $213 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Houston?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Houston? While on average our users pay $528, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $527. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Houston Hobby), is priced around $628.

  • 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 $1,713). 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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