$108 Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Irvine

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Cheapest round-trip
$215
Typical prices: $293-$156
Southwest
Sat 4/18Mon 4/27
HOU - LAX • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$108
Typical prices: $92-$214
Southwest
Sat 4/25
HOU - LAX • Non-stop
Arrival airport
You can't fly directly to Irvine. It is served by Los Angeles (LAX), located 38.6 miles from Irvine.
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Cheap Flights from Houston to Irvine (HOU-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston to Irvine 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to Irvine

Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 27
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8:35 pm - 10:10 pm
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LAX
3h 35mnonstop
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11:50 pm - 5:00 am
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3h 10mnonstop
$215Southwest
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 27
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8:35 pm - 10:10 pm
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LAX
3h 35mnonstop
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5:30 pm - 12:05 am
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4h 35m
1 stop
$221Southwest
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
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8:35 pm - 10:10 pm
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LAX
3h 35mnonstop
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3:35 pm - 10:20 pm
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4h 45m
1 stop
$225Southwest
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
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8:25 am - 10:00 am
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LAX
3h 35mnonstop
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11:50 pm - 5:00 am
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HOU
3h 10mnonstop
$226Southwest
Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 27
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2:45 pm - 7:50 pm
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LAX
7h 05m
1 stop
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5:30 pm - 12:05 am
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4h 35m
1 stop
$230Southwest
Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 18
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5:55 am - 7:30 am
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LAX
3h 35mnonstop
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5:00 am - 10:10 am
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3h 10mnonstop
$233Southwest
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30
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3:00 pm - 6:35 pm
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LAX
5h 35m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 2:45 pm
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6h 45m
1 stop
$235Southwest
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:15 am - 12:10 pm
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7h 55m
2 stops
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5:30 pm - 12:05 am
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4h 35m
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$236Southwest
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 13
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8:25 am - 10:00 am
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3h 35mnonstop
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1:00 pm - 6:10 pm
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3h 10mnonstop
$237Southwest
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
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4:20 pm - 7:50 pm
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LAX
5h 30m
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11:05 am - 9:15 pm
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HOU
8h 10m
2 stops
$240Southwest
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$108
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Houston to Irvine

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FAQs for booking flights from Houston to Irvine

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine?

    When flying out of Houston Hobby Airport you’ll be using Houston Hobby. Irvine does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby Los Angeles airport, which is 38.6 mi away.

  • How long does a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine take?

    Direct flights cover the 1,386 miles separating Houston Hobby Airport and Irvine in about 3h 35m.

  • How many flights are there between Houston Hobby Airport and Irvine?

    4 direct flights run between Houston Hobby Airport and Irvine on a daily basis. On average, there are about 33 departures each week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly between Houston Hobby Airport and Irvine?

    Consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Houston Hobby Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

    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 Irvine.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Irvine 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 Irvine?

    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 Irvine 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 Irvine?

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

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine?

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket between Houston Hobby Airport and Irvine found on KAYAK was with Spirit Airlines for $42. Frontier offered a round-trip connection from $69 and Spirit Airlines from $72.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine

  • There is no airport in Irvine. Instead, you’ll be flying into Los Angeles Airport when flying between Houston Hobby Airport and Irvine.
  • The cheapest flight from Houston to Irvine was found 73 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 2 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be February, March and April. The cheapest month to fly is January.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving Houston to Irvine

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Houston to Irvine? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4329 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

2.0 MediocreStuart, Mar 2026
HOU - STL
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I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

As previously noted, this flight was great: departure was timely, the crew was friendly and attentive, and wifi connectivity was seamless. In particular, I appreciated that the flight attendant just told me to stow the laptop right before takeoff/landing, and trusted me to do so (which I did!).

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

bulkhead seat had very little legroom - even in bsiness class.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

It isvvery small flight. No leg room . No space to put my personal item at feet.

Didn't make the flight because the first leg of my flight was canceled and the next leg was already booked.

Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

The crew made our experience extremely bad. They were rude and didn’t have anything for kids.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Flight delayed twice (not Spirit fault) No food served* No entertainment * *in response to my choices in the rating. None was provided so couldn’t rate properly

No WiFi, no outlets to charge phones, no complimentary beverages on a 6 hour flight

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

First off, I had a conversation with a flight attendant that was working this flight. I overheard her telling another flight attendant while we were in line for Chic-Fil-A that the flight was not going to land until 12:47 pm. I found this odd since the flight was to take off at 1:03. I commented to the flight attendant that was going to mess up the on-time take-off She said. if you fly alot you will notice that it's a good thing if the flight even arrives at all. I said that was a low bar. I think that flight attendants represent their airlines whether on board or in the airport ordering food. I was surprised to hear such negativity. However, I have noticed that Spirit flight attendants are usually in a sour mood.. Eventually the flight arrived and I boarded and the flight took off an hour late. There was no direction about the on-board wi-fi. Nor was there any info in the seat back pocket. I don't know if there was wi-fi or not, There were no complimentary snacks or drinks for my row 36 as there was turbulence and the captain asked the flight attendants to stop serving just as they were close to my row. When the turbulence stopped, they did have time to serve us but they did not. Upon arriving, the flight attendant asked anyone not having to catch a flight to Ft. Laudersle which was a tight connection to sit down and let those people pass. I complied but I could not help thinking that if Spirit would have took off on time that they would not have to inconvenience their passengers. All in all, I think Spirit is a mediocre airline at best. There are so many things they could do to improve. Yet, since I only fly Spirit infrequently preferring Southwest and Delta, I like to see if they are improving and sadly no, they are not. One good thing - nice modern seats and interiors.

My flight was cancelled I missed time at work and got a parking ticket

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

I purchased extra legroom so I will be comfortable but the guy behind me is a big guy who keeps on moving and since he is big I can feel his movement at the back of my chair.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

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.

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