Domestic route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Houston
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). 1,377 miles, 3h 5m nonstop.
LAX to IAH 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 5mnonstop, 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
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 2h aheadHouston vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Houston
Round trips from $113
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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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.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Houston
9 airlines fly nonstop with 43 departures a day combined.
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports and Houston has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Houston (IAH)4 airlines fly nonstop · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Houston (IAH)3 airlines fly nonstop · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Houston (IAH)2 airlines fly nonstop · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Houston (IAH)1 airline flies nonstop · Long Beach Airport
Other arrival airports near Houston
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly LAX to IAH 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 $113; September 2026 is the most expensive at $143 and up, a difference of $30 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday 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.
- Houston is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 2 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Los Angeles to HoustonLos Angeles to Houston: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Houston?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston (IAH) takes about 3h 5m 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 LAX to IAH?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston (IAH), with 43 nonstop departures a day between them.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Houston?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston (IAH), starting at $113 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Houston 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 Los Angeles and Houston?
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and IAH on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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