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Cheap flights from Houston to Los Angeles

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 1,377 miles, 3h 25m nonstop.

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IAH to LAX at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
1,377 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
3h 25mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
AADLUAWN9 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
Nonstop flights per day
43all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday21% less than Sunday
Time difference
2h behindLos Angeles vs Houston

Houston to Los Angeles

Round trips from $114

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Houston to Los Angeles fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$148
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 6$127
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 4$132
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 15$132
  5. January 2027from Wed, Jan 6$114
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 2$122

Airlines flying Houston to Los Angeles

9 airlines fly nonstop with 43 departures a day combined.

Connecting options

Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.

Which airport should I use?

Houston has 2 airports and Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly IAH to LAX nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $114; September 2026 is the most expensive at $148 and up, a difference of $34 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Houston. A morning departure lands in Los Angeles with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.

Destination guide

Los Angeles: Beaches, studios and year-round sunshine

Los Angeles is a sprawl of beach towns, hillside neighborhoods and studio lots tied together by freeways. LAX is the main gateway, but Burbank, Long Beach and Orange County airports are smaller, calmer and often closer to where you're staying.

Best time to visit: March–May and September–November have warm, dry days and thinner crowds. June can be gray at the coast ('June gloom'); fall is the warmest beach season.

Flying the other way? Los Angeles to HoustonFares, airlines and tips for LAX to IAH.

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Houston to Los Angeles: common questions

How long is the flight from Houston to Los Angeles?

A nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 3h 25m gate to gate, covering 1,377 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to LAX?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines operate nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 43 nonstop departures a day between them.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Los Angeles?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX), starting at $114 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Houston to Los Angeles flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Houston and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Houston. IAH is on America/Chicago time and LAX on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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