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Cheap Flights from Hobby to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Los Angeles
3h 30mNonstop
from $237per person
San Diego
3h 15mNonstop
from $259per person
Ontario
3h 25mNonstop
from $274per person
Long Beach
3h 30mNonstop
from $309per person
Fresno
5h 15m2 stops
from $319per person
San Francisco
5h 50m2 stops
from $324per person
San Jose
4h 05mNonstop
from $359per person
Oakland
4h 05mNonstop
from $369per person
Santa Ana
4h 50m2 stops
from $389per person
Sacramento
4h 05mNonstop
from $399per person
Burbank
3h 40mNonstop
from $401per person
Palm Springs
5h 47m2 stops
from $404per person
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Price, demand and travel trends for Houston Hobby Airport to California flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Houston Hobby Airport to California recently?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Houston Hobby Airport to California on KAYAK in the last week:

• Los Angeles (LAX) from $237
• Ontario (ONT) from $274
• San Diego (SAN) from $276
• Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) from $391
• San Francisco (SFO) from $919

How do fares into airports in California compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into California from Houston Hobby Airport are:

• Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) (avg. price $344)
• San Francisco (SFO) (avg. price $383)
• Long Beach Municipal (LGB) (avg. price $390)

Are flights from Houston Hobby Airport to California cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Houston Hobby Airport to California are about 2% higher than they were in November last year, averaging $444 round-trip.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to California?

February is typically the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to California, with round-trip fares averaging $377. June and July are usually the most expensive, averaging $490 and $458, respectively.

How do fares from Houston Hobby Airport to California vary by day of the week?

On average, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to California and Sunday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 38% more expensive to fly on a Sunday compared to Tuesday.

What's the best time of day to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to California?

It's cheapest to fly to California at night with average prices of $396. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $471.

What's the best time to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California?

Book your flights 23 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 53% compared to booking at the last minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Key details for Houston Hobby Airport to California flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$119
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 18% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles

Your Houston Hobby Airport to California flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California?

    Yes. Fares from Houston Hobby Airport to California are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $347 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Houston Hobby Airport to California have typically cost between $347 and $556.

  • What are the main airports serving California?

    There are 43 airports in California. 32% of KAYAK users choose Los Angeles (LAX) as their arrival airport, while 19% choose San Diego (SAN).

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from Houston Hobby Airport to California?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, just one airline regularly flies nonstop from Houston Hobby Airport to California: Southwest.

  • Which destinations in California can I fly nonstop from Houston Hobby Airport?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can fly nonstop from Houston Hobby Airport to 8 destinations in California. The most popular among KAYAK travelers are Los Angeles, San Diego and San Jose.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Houston Hobby Airport to California?

    Yes, nonstop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to California average $437 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) (avg. price $216)
    • San Antonio (SAT) (avg. price $316)
    • Dallas Love Field (DAL) (avg. price $348)

  • How long is a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California?

    Nonstop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to California take 3h 44m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 3h 15m, flying into San Diego (SAN).

  • Which cabin classes are available from Houston Hobby Airport to California?

    On flights from Houston Hobby Airport to California you can only book Economy Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around California?

    California is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • Universal Studios Hollywood
    • Gaslamp Quarter
    • Fisherman's Wharf
    • Venice Beach

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to California?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to California departs at 5:00 am and the latest leaves at 11:05 pm. Nonstop flights take about 3h 44m.

Your guide to booking Houston Hobby Airport to California flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 23 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 53% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in February to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in June will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Tuesday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Sunday flights, which are about 38% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in San Diego, the most popular destination in California. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Anaheim.
  • Time or money? If speed matters most, fly from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego (SAN). If you're after the lowest fares, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is usually your best bet.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Hobby to California

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Hobby to California? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4222 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

It’s too cold like fridge and they don’t offer a blanket with expensive price

6.0 GoodJiana, Oct 2026
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It’s too cold like fridge and they don’t offer a blanket with expensive price

Horrible communication from Southwest. No accountability. Flight was delayed for 4 hours and TSA closed in the interim. We were not allowed to our gate. Southwest knew this information and did not relay to their customers to arrive to the airport earlier.

No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours, meaning that a flight to Dwnver which should have arrived at 11pm came into the airport at 1 am. Made for a very long day.

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.

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.

My experience was find with Southwest. The only issue I have is...at the exact time for me to check in...I don't understand how I always end up in C.

Very helpful, convenient, nice crew members, no extra fees, helped us saving 4 hrs of travel by booking is on an earlier flight

Our first flight was so delayed that we had 10 mins to board the next one. We requested if the flight attendant could allow us off there plane first and they denied our request even though I have seen this done before. Luck was on our side that we didn’t miss our next flight.

It was a very good experience. No major issues at all.

I fly coach so there is always the feeling everyone up front has more space than me. Everything was fine - on time which is the most important thing!

My seat was changed without my consent. It wasn’t a major deal but annoying.

Delta has joint the nickel and diming airlines. The experience is getting worst by the day. 1,000,000 miles for a trip to Asia in Business Class where I got the same thing for just under 90,000 miles through an Asian airline. Where is Richard Anderson? Please come back!

Everything went smooth from check in, thru TSA, then boarding, and a smooth flight to ATL.

Flight was 2 hr. delay, making me miss my connection to my final flight home to Roanoke. Now 12:38am in the morning and I just got the first available ticket at 5:30 pm tomorrow evening. Sleeping in the airport.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

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

I didn't take this flight. I changed the flight. Why am I getting surveys and notifications on flights that I change. Seems like a defect with Kayak.

I loved having a most black flight crew during Black History Month; rather by design or accident I appreciated the representation. ❤️

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

First class flight crew was barely available. They came through 3 times while we were on the plane for nearly 4 hours.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

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

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.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

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

I was refused to used the toilet closes to my seat and had to go to the back of the plane .. it was difficult for me I’m a wheelchair customer

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

The crew was nice but the people going to Orange County are so entitled. Everyone thinks everything is suppose for be perfect for them. Tough crowd.

Platinum status. 65 people in the upgrades list. When everyone is special No one is

Great for a small Commuter. Quiet and relaxing. Seats were better than most.

The flight was ok, i understand Houston-Dallas is a short distance. The plane is really small: no TV, no snacks, but other than that, all was good. We had a bid delay but luckily it did not affect my connection

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

There's nothing I liked about it. For first off I scheduled this trip two weeks in advance then they delayed my flight which messed up my whole trip. So I scheduled it for the following weekend thinking there won't be a delay and guess what as soon as I got to the airport we said in the airplane on the tarmac for an hour and a half. Not only was it delayed I missed my connecting flight meaning I had to stay the night at Dallas-Fort Worth airport sleeping on the floor. I will tell you this I will never fly American airlines ever again I have had nothing but horrible experience with them and I just throw money at them

They changed my seat from one that I had paid for as an upgrade to a regular seat at the last minute.

Very aggressive and unhelpful ground crew. Wanted to check my hand luggage for 3 flights. I had lots of delicate items and computer equipment. So the silly lady wanted to rebook 3 international flights because of a carry on. What nonsense. The baggage handler suggested I put it under my seat - so I did. And this was during the rebooking chaos of the Microsoft crash. She was the most arrogant annoying and aggressive ground staff member I’ve met in 20yrs. (AA flight out of Houston).

Left from gate 30 minutes before flight. Never been late to a flight ever. It says 15 minutes before explicitly on the ticket.

Was as expected. Good leg room on planes - much appreciated.

I know that there is nothing than can be done about rude customers. I did find a couple of them were very rude and inconsiderate In my case the guy who was sitting in the same row as I was in, was trying to watch a movie with no headphones, a crew member did ask him to turn it down or off (thumbs up for that.) Another thing, as we were about to land another young man must have taken his phone off airplane mode was talking with his friends and using fowl language which I found inappropriate to the ppl who were sitting in the same row as him and other ppl around him. I understand how no one wanted to address this person and not get involved. We all just wanted to get home safely with out any incident.

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

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

Delayed each time on a round trip with no significant weather interference. Updates to flight times came after the fact. 30 min behind in boarding and board and phone still show an on time departure. Some mysterious extra 300 miles that came so surprising they had to fuel while we were already on board?

Airline changed the gate from Terminal A to Terminal D which is quite far and only sent a text message few minutes before boarding. Around 50 people missed their flight and as plane didn’t wait for them.

Bad experience… crew are extremely strict with personal bags… they overcharge me coz my bag was one inch H

Well I mean u get what u pay for so 🤷‍♂️

I purchased a carry on bag online…was supposed to cost $72 but after a whole slew of bs charges, the total was over $175.00. Because of these hidden charges, I will not even consider flying Frontier ever again. It’s just not worth the hassle. I’m scratching this company off my list forever.

Plane was clean but they do not allow bag drop until 1 hour before flight. Just encouraging late fees and other issues. The worst I have experienced. Total hostage situation, pay or you miss your flight.

Everything was good, and most importantly on time. They have been extremely tardy in some of my flights

Flight delayed an hour. The turbulence was insane. Packed in like sardines. A coke was $4.95 no snack or a drink crazy

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