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Among airlines operating Long Beach to Houston flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Long Beach and Houston.

Flights from Long Beach to Houston usually depart from Long Beach Municipal (LGB) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Long Beach to Houston:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $309 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $343 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Long Beach to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 13% of one-stop connections

Salt Lake City (SLC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Long Beach to Houston route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $304 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $386, a difference of $82. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Long Beach to Houston flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Long Beach to Houston:

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 11:22 am
• Latest: departs at 2:55 pm and lands at 6:02 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 07m.

A nonstop flight from Long Beach to Houston takes 3h 07m, covering 1,363 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $257 to $2,126. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Long Beach to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 13m, compared with 7h 43m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 9h 11m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Houston is 2 hours ahead of Long Beach (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

· ACO Rent A Car
· Easirent
· America Car Rental
· Hertz
· Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Alamo
· Hertz
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Long Beach to Houston range from $284 to $436, with an average of $343 over the past 12 months. Anything below $284 counts as a good deal.