Route guide · 1,376 miles
Cheap Flights from Houston to Los Angeles
IAH → LAX · Nonstop 3h 18m · Live round-trip fares
The run from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1,376 miles of sky, and ticket prices on it are anything but steady. One week can cost double the next. Booking about 3–6 weeks in advance — and watching fares with a free Airfare Deal alert — is how regulars on this route keep costs down.
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Search live pricesNonstop flights from Houston to Los Angeles
Nonstop flights from Houston to Los Angeles are flown by American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines. The 1,376-mile trip takes about 3h 18m gate to gate, and nonstops are usually cheapest when booked 3–6 weeks ahead.
Booking insights: Houston → Los Angeles
- Distance: 1,376 miles · nonstop flight time: 3h 18m.
- Cheapest upcoming week in the live data starts around Nov 5, with fares from $57.
- Of the months we're tracking right now, November 2026 has the lowest fares, starting at $57.
- Fares tend to bottom out when you book about 3–6 weeks ahead — earlier than that rarely helps, later usually hurts.
- If your dates flex by a day or two, shifting to a midweek departure is the easiest saving there is.
- A free fare alert beats daily checking: we watch this route and ping you when prices drop.
Price trend
Cheapest departure weeks ahead
Departing around Nov 5 is currently the cheapest window — about $101 less than the nearest weeks. Based on recent fares found for this route; prices change quickly.
Cheapest month · Houston → Los Angeles
November 2026
Every date's recent round-trip fare, at a glance.
Fares from
$57
Cheapest: Mon, Nov 9 — $57 · Priciest: Nov 15 — $120
Get this fare →Recent fares found for specific dates in November 2026. Blank days had no recent fare in our data — ask our team and we'll check them for you.
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Houston to Los Angeles flight FAQs
How long is the flight from IAH to LAX?
Nonstop flights from Houston to Los Angeles take about 3h 18m and cover roughly 1,376 miles. One-stop itineraries add 2–4 hours depending on the layover city.
Are there nonstop flights from Houston to Los Angeles?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines typically operate nonstop flights from IAH to LAX. Nonstops are usually cheapest when booked 3–6 weeks ahead of departure.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Los Angeles?
Right now, November 2026 is shaping up cheapest for Houston to Los Angeles — we've seen fares from $57 in that month. Prices move fast, so lock in when you see a number you like.
How much are last minute flights from IAH to LAX?
Walking up to this route at the last minute is the expensive way to do it — prices inside 7 days of departure climb fast. The 3–6 weeks booking window is where the value sits.
What is a good round-trip deal from Houston to Los Angeles?
A good deal is anything at or below the recent fares shown above. Set a free Airfare Deal alert and we'll ping you the moment fares drop.
Which airlines fly from Houston to Los Angeles?
You'll mainly see American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines on Houston to Los Angeles. Checking each against the live fares below is the surest way to find the lowest price for your dates.
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