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Cheap Flights from George Bush Intcntl to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$216
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$267
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$308
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$162
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$329
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$172
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$359
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$320
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$424
Redding
Redding1 stop$348
Merced
Merced1 stop$440
Reno
Reno1 stop$341
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$216
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$267
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$308
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$162
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$329
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$172
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$359
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$320
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$424
Redding
Redding1 stop$348
Merced
Merced1 stop$440
Reno
Reno1 stop$341

Book Cheap George Bush Intcntl to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from George Bush Intcntl to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to California

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 8:25 am
IAH
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LAS
3h 25mnonstop
Frontier Logo
3:10 pm - 12:43 am
LAS
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IAH
7h 33m
1 stop
$123Frontier
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
Frontier Logo
7:55 pm - 9:12 pm
IAH
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LAS
3h 17mnonstop
Frontier Logo
8:44 pm - 9:35 am
LAS
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IAH
10h 51m
1 stop
$123Frontier
Thu, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 20
United Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 8:14 pm
IAH
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LAS
3h 34mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:59 am - 5:54 am
LAS
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IAH
2h 55mnonstop
$171United Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 8
United Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 7:34 pm
IAH
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LAS
3h 19mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:46 pm - 9:59 pm
LAS
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IAH
3h 13mnonstop
$171United Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 7:56 am
IAH
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LAS
4h 56m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 6:44 pm
LAS
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IAH
7h 54m
1 stop
$190American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 7:56 am
IAH
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LAS
4h 56m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 9:33 am
LAS
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IAH
7h 34m
1 stop
$190American Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 9:12 pm
IAH
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LAS
3h 17mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:43 am - 11:59 pm
LAS
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IAH
10h 16m
1 stop
$190Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:14 pm - 2:35 pm
IAH
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LAS
3h 21mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 5:06 pm
LAS
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IAH
8h 04m
1 stop
$201Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Aug 25
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 12:38 pm
IAH
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LAS
8h 28m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:42 pm
LAS
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IAH
7h 42m
1 stop
$217Delta
Fri, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 2
Delta Logo
4:14 pm - 9:08 pm
IAH
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LAS
6h 54m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:42 pm
LAS
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IAH
7h 42m
1 stop
$217Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for George Bush Intcntl to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from George Bush Intcntl to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to California departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to California from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport usually cost between $157 and $348 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $216 on Frontier (Aug 31-Sep 7).

What is the cheapest Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport found in the last 5 days was to Ontario, at $128 round-trip. The most popular route is from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $199.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $423 on average. Morning departures are around 6% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $915.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $393, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to California is January, when tickets cost $277 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $433 and $415 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston George Bush Airport to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to California on a Friday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Houston George Bush Airport, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$56
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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Flights from George Bush Intcntl to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from George Bush Intcntl to California 
BillFlew with United Airlines
IAH
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LAX
Jun 2026
Usually, bags come out at LAX on baggage carousel #1 but it has happened several times they switch at the last minute to another.
AgustinFlew with United Airlines
IAH
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SFO
Feb 2026
Arrive early for your flight so you’re not rushing. And have plenty of patience with other people that are impatient.

FAQs - booking California flights

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines flying from Houston George Bush to California?

    If you wish to fly more sustainably, then you should consider taking the shortest flight, as this releases the least amount of carbon into the atmosphere. Some airlines though, have taken measures to ensure that they produce less amount of carbon. On this route, Spirit Airlines is the most suitable airline, operating from IAH to LAX without a layover. This airline produces around 800 kg of carbon per flight which is the least carbon released on this route.

  • What family services are offered at Houston George Bush Airport?

    Families are welcomed at Houston George Bush Airport. The airport takes care of families, setting aside children’s area where children can play and be care for. If you are looking for a place where your kids can play without upsetting other older travellers, then there is a children’s area at Terminal D, across from gates D8 and D9.

  • What are the most common layover cities for flights from Houston to California?

    If you are looking to explore and wish to take a flight with a layover, then Dallas is the most common layover city for this route, with most single-layover flights stopping here. Most double-layover flights as well, make a stopover here. American Airlines operating the flights making a stopover in this city, Dallas at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

  • Are there nonstop flights from Houston to California?

    Yes, depending on which airport you choose as your destination. If you are looking to fly nonstop on this route, you will find flights from IAH to LAX. The flights are available daily and are offered mainly by United Airlines and Spirit Airlines. United Airlines is the major airline flying this route, offering at least two daily nonstop flights to LAX while Spirit Airlines come second with the second most daily nonstop flights to LAX.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston George Bush Airport to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Houston George Bush Airport to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Houston George Bush Airport to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston George Bush Airport to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Houston George Bush Airport to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Houston George Bush Airport to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $178 one-way - $184 round-trip; Los Angeles $191 one-way - $344 round-trip; San Francisco $352 one-way - $446 round-trip
  • Houston George Bush Airport (IAH) is the main airport in Houston, serving the Greater metropolitan area of Houston. The airport serves as a base of operations mainly for United Airlines which is the main airline offering flights from Houston to California.
  • For those looking for flights from Houston to California, note that this route is mostly served by three airlines: United Airlines, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. There are several other airlines that operate this route, depending on which California airport you choose as the destination.
  • If you want to have a rest and relax before your flight to California, then you can do so at United Airlines United Club at IAH. The lounge is open to United Airlines passengers and all passengers who are willing to pay at the entrance. The lounge is located at terminals A, B, C and E.
  • Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is the main airport in California. The airport is located around 29 km southwest downtown of Los Angeles. The airport serves the state of California. The airport serves as a hub for United Airlines, Delta Airlines and American Airlines.
  • Los Angeles Airport is majorly served by three airlines from IAH namely: American Airlines, Delta Airlines and United Airlines. These airlines offer both nonstop and connected flights from IAH to LAX. Travelers can therefore make either choice on their preferred airline for the flights on this route.

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