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$48 Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Los Angeles

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$75
Overall average: $170
Frontier
Fri 2/13Mon 2/23
IAH - LAX • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$48
Typical prices: $82-$236
Spirit Airlines
Tue 1/6
IAH - LAX • Non-stop
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Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom on this route.
Expect efficient security lines at Houston's IAH.
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $96 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheap Flights from Houston to Los Angeles

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston to Los Angeles 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 Houston to Los Angeles

Fri, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 23
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9:51 am - 11:45 am
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3h 54mnonstop
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1:48 pm - 7:18 pm
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IAH
3h 30mnonstop
$75Frontier
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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4:13 pm - 6:02 pm
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3h 49mnonstop
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1:48 pm - 7:18 pm
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$76Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
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7:53 pm - 9:50 pm
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3h 57mnonstop
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7:07 pm - 12:19 am
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3h 12mnonstop
$77Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
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10:56 am - 12:48 pm
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3h 52mnonstop
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1:48 pm - 7:21 pm
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3h 33mnonstop
$78Frontier
Sun, Jan 25 - Wed, Feb 11
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9:55 am - 11:51 am
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3h 56mnonstop
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7:07 pm - 12:19 am
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3h 12mnonstop
$79Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Feb 7
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7:53 pm - 9:50 pm
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3h 57mnonstop
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2:05 pm - 7:23 pm
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3h 18mnonstop
$80Frontier
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 14
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12:30 pm - 8:32 pm
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10h 02m1 stop
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1:48 pm - 7:21 pm
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3h 33mnonstop
$81Frontier
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 14
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3h 50mnonstop
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5:00 am - 10:10 am
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$91Southwest
Tue, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 15
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$96Southwest
Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
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$98Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Houston to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Houston to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston to Los Angeles?

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 to Los Angeles departing in February.

What is the cheapest Houston to Los Angeles flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Houston to Los Angeles costs $68 on the route between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Los Angeles (LAX). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 19% cheaper than other Houston-Los Angeles routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Los Angeles on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Houston to Los Angeles. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to Los Angeles, 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 to Los Angeles is February, where tickets cost $164 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $246 and $240 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to Los Angeles, 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 to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Houston to Los Angeles

 
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Airlines
EVA Air

EVA Air offers generous baggage allowances with at least one free checked bag for all passengers.


EVA Air's Wi-Fi is available on all widebody aircraft, suitable for emails and basic browsing.

Frontier

Frontier's Premium Bundle includes priority boarding and extra legroom seats for a small fee.


Frontier's Economy Bundle offers a carry-on bag and seat selection without change fees.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11” more legroom for a nominal fee.


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, with browsing and streaming packages available.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United offers free messaging on most flights, with additional Wi-Fi packages for browsing and streaming.

Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus provides up to three inches extra legroom compared to Main Cabin seats.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, with easy sign-up onboard.

Southwest

Southwest offers free snacks and soft drinks, with Wi-Fi available for streaming entertainment.


Southwest's Rapid Rewards program offers unlimited rewards seats and no blackout dates.

Airports
IAH

IAH's security lines are efficient, with wait times listed online. Consider terminal-hopping only if wait differences exceed 20-30 minutes.

LAX

For rideshares, head to LAX-it past Terminal 1. Walking is often faster than the shuttle due to traffic.

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Cheapest flight$48
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Houston to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Houston to Los Angeles

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to Los Angeles was $48 for a one-way ticket and $75 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston and Los Angeles?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Los Angeles from Houston.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston to Los Angeles?

    There are 2 airports in Houston (Houston Hobby and Houston George Bush Intcntl.) and only 1 airport in Los Angeles (Los Angeles). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Houston George Bush Airport to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston to Los Angeles?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston to Los Angeles?

    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 to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Houston 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 to Los Angeles?

    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 to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Houston with another airline.

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

    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 to Los Angeles from Houston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Houston to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Houston to Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Houston

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Houston to Los Angeles

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4252 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

10.0 ExcellentGordon, Nov 2025
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San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

The crew was not very visible. This might be a good thing for people who wanted to sleep but seemed odd when compared to the Atlantic crossing where they are more present in the cabin. The Food (beef) was not good. Tough and tasteless. Would love to see more choices on a long flight like that.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

I understand that the food on the airplane wouldn’t be fantastic. However, it wasn’t good at all. 😭

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Ok. Get a different kosher caterer. The food was odd.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

I stopped flying spirit as much because they are crooks and thieves. It's not like other airlines where you can at least get credits they just take your money.

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

I was never aware that I had to pay $100 per luggage to them on the plane that are simply carry-ons. This is discriminatory and I’m going to be alerting my entire family and friends and my Instagram following up over 75,000 of this issue and misunderstanding, including mismanaging.

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

Spirit is low fare air line. Food also cost you. No free food.

Everyone was kind for the most part. I did travel with children and paid for seats and even then it was not as suitable. I tried calling their customer service prior to check in and I was told they couldn't help me because I didn't purchase my tickets with them.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Very good. Nothing more or less than expected. No complaints.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

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