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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:47 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 2:47 am.

The flight takes about 3h 47m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Los Angeles takes 3h 47m, covering 1,379 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Houston to Los Angeles range from $202 to $405, with an average of $298 over the past 12 months. Anything below $202 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $298 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $207 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $302 for nonstop.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Houston to Los Angeles flights are:

• Delta: 93% on time
• United Airlines: 91% on time
• Southwest: 84% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Los Angeles flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 11%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Houston to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue
• Alaska Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Houston to Los Angeles may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Houston to Los Angeles route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 32m.

One-stop flights from Houston to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Houston to Los Angeles. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $284 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $349, a difference of $65.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Houston and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• American Airlines
• Delta
• Frontier

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 56m, compared with 5h 37m via San Antonio (SAT) and 6h 04m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Houston (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston to Los Angeles flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.