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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston to Los Angeles International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 83 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.83 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 83 €, select.
Los Angeles.83 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 83 €, select.
Los Angeles.83 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 83 €, select.
Los Angeles.135 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 135 €, select.
Los Angeles.143 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 143 €, select.
Los Angeles.155 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 155 €, select.
Los Angeles.166 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 166 €, select.
Los Angeles.166 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 166 €, select.
Los Angeles.166 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 166 €, select.
Los Angeles.166 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 166 €, select.
Los Angeles.172 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 172 €, select.
Los Angeles.179 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 179 €, select.
Los Angeles.196 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 196 €, select.
Los Angeles.206 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 206 €, select.
Los Angeles.207 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Sat, 11 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 207 €, select.
Los Angeles.214 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From 214 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Los Angeles International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from 206 €
Apr
from 83 €
May
from 83 €
Jun
from 166 €
Jul
from 196 €
Aug
from 166 €
Sep
from 166 €
Oct
from 336 €
Nov
from 703 €
Dec
from 334 €
Jan
from 369 €
Feb
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Direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles International

Houston to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Houston to Los Angeles below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Los Angeles International.

Hawthorne

17km from central Los Angeles
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Burbank

19km from central Los Angeles
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Los Angeles International

20km from central Los Angeles
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Long Beach Municipal

28km from central Los Angeles
from 193 €
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Los Angeles Van Nuys

28km from central Los Angeles
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Santa Ana John Wayne

55km from central Los Angeles
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Ontario International

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from 128 €
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Houston to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found83 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time3 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week522

Finding cheap flights from Houston to Los Angeles International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Los Angeles International is 83 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to Los Angeles International.
United, Southwest Airlines and Air New Zealand fly direct from Houston to Los Angeles International.
As of March 2026, there are 1,024 flights per week flying from Houston to Los Angeles International.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Los Angeles International is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Los Angeles International is Spirit Airlines .

Travelling from Houston to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know

  • The first chapter of your trip begins at one of Houston's main airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) departing from either of these.

  • 3 hours 50 minutes is the average duration of a direct Houston to Los Angeles International Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-8, which is two hours behind Houston. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles.

  • With 94 direct flights a week between the two airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most popular route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 5:10am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from IAH to LAX is with Spirit Airlines at 11:02pm.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to LAX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.

  • July is a busy time to fly out. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like July Fourth, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Houston

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) can be booked from this terminal.

  • These are some of the well-known airlines operating direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles International Airport taking off from IAH:

  • The preferred airline for passengers flying between IAH and LAX is United.

  • United is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.

  • IAH is around 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Houston to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:

  • 79% of flights taking off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • You can book a direct Houston to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) plane ticket out of Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Decide if leaving from HOU is a better fit for your trip.

  • From HOU, direct flights from Houston to LAX are available with Southwest Airlines.

  • On the HOU to LAX route, Southwest Airlines is the preferred choice for many passengers.

  • With 77.7% of its services arriving as scheduled, Southwest Airlines is the top on-time carrier flying between Houston Hobby Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.

  • You can arrive at HOU from the centre of Houston in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Houston to LAX flight? Check in to a hotel near Houston Hobby Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:

  • Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.

  • HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles

  • Central Los Angeles is around 29 kilometres from Los Angeles International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Los Angeles International Airport is 41 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 83 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To find cheap flights from Houston to LAX, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.

  • Affordable Houston to Los Angeles International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Houston to LAX.

  • Discover the best deal on a flight from Houston to Los Angeles International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Houston to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). July is when most people travel to Los Angeles. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in December.

  • The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Houston to LAX plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Los Angeles International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

More about Los Angeles

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Los Angeles right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Houston to Los Angeles International Airport:

  • All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl are must-do's during your Los Angeles adventure.

Explore more of the United States

  • San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.

  • Around 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles, Bakersfield is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theatre & Convention Centre and Bakersfield Museum of Art.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.