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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Houston from $136

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HOU
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Los Angeles to Houston are usually found in January or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$168

One-way from

$136

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$372
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 7/4-14/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 54m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 1/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Los Angeles to Houston
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 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 21 February 2025.

Mon 7/408:07LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Mon 14/413:06IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 21/2$168
Tue 1/414:35LAX - HOU
1 stop16h 57mFrontier
Wed 9/410:36HOU - LAX
1 stop15h 49mFrontier
Deal found 20/2$223
Sun 4/508:55LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mDelta
Thu 8/506:30IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mDelta
Deal found 20/2$268
Tue 1/413:45LAX - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Tue 8/406:35HOU - LAX
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 20/2$271
Sun 6/401:20LAX - IAH
Nonstop3h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/416:54IAH - LAX
Nonstop3h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2$273
Sun 6/400:58LAX - IAH
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 14/406:00IAH - LAX
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/2$484
Fri 3/1011:20LAX - IAH
1 stop10h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/1017:54IAH - LAX
1 stop8h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2$521
Sun 16/300:59LAX - HOU
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Thu 20/320:17HOU - LAX
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$564

Find flights from Los Angeles to Houston within your budget

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Los Angeles

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Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Mon 7/4

08:07-13:17

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 14/4

13:06-14:50

Nonstop3h 44m

$168

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

14:35-09:32

1 stop16h 57m

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/4

10:36-00:25

1 stop15h 49m

$223

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sun 4/5

08:55-14:14

Nonstop3h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/5

06:30-08:10

Nonstop3h 40m

$268

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

13:45-18:55

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/4

06:35-08:10

Nonstop3h 35m

$271

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sun 6/4

01:20-06:38

Nonstop3h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/4

16:54-18:42

Nonstop3h 48m

$273

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Sun 6/4

00:58-08:23

1 stop5h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 14/4

06:00-09:30

1 stop5h 30m

$484

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Sun 16/3

00:59-08:38

1 stop5h 39m

Houston Hobby

Thu 20/3

20:17-23:59

1 stop5h 42m

$564

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

06:00-23:59

2 stops15h 59m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/4

18:48-12:58

1 stop20h 10m

$624

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

00:59-14:24

1 stop11h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/5

15:20-00:48

1 stop11h 28m

$746

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Sun 4/5

06:00-15:08

1 stop7h 08m

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/5

16:20-23:31

1 stop9h 11m

$826

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Houston

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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 14 February 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 $1,784). 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 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Houston at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 21 February 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
4,401 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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.

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,213 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,316 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,069 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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 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 $168, 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 Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $223 and $268, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 54% 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 $136. Delta flights start at $136 while deals on United Airlines start at $154 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 $398, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $217. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Houston Hobby), is priced around $610.

  • 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.

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    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 $1,784). 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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