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Among airlines operating Long Beach to Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport.

Flights from Long Beach to Houston Hobby Airport usually depart from Long Beach Municipal (LGB) and arrive at Houston Hobby (HOU).

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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Long Beach to Houston Hobby Airport.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $343 round-trip and layover options via Salt Lake City (SLC) at $341.

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.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 17% 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 Hobby Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $314 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $399, a difference of $85. 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston Hobby Airport on KAYAK.

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

• 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 Hobby Airport takes 3h 07m, covering 1,371 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.

One-way fares from Long Beach to Houston Hobby Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $133, which is 49% 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 56m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 9h 11m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

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

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Alamo
· Hertz
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Long Beach to Houston Hobby Airport range from $288 to $436, with an average of $346 over the past 12 months. Anything below $288 counts as a good deal.