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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Houston:

• Earliest: departs at 12:11 am and lands at 3:30 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 3:18 am.

The flight takes about 3h 19m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Houston takes 3h 19m, covering 1,379 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.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Houston range from $202 to $409, with an average of $299 over the past 12 months. Anything below $202 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $299 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $255 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $301 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Houston flights are:

• United Airlines: 93% on time
• Delta: 90% on time
• American Airlines: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Houston flights, with 48% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 11%, and night flights for 11%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Houston flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue
• Alaska Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

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
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $25:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from Los Angeles to Houston usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Houston route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 25m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Los Angeles to Houston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $287 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $343, a difference of $56.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Delta
• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 15m, compared with 6h 29m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 10h 03m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Houston flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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