Journey information
Overview: Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA flight
Flights from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA depart on average 64 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $39 (€31) if you book in advance.
There are 11 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:09, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 1371 miles (2207 km) distance in 3h 38m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1371 miles (2207 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€31) |
Flights per day 64 |
Direct flights 11 |
Fastest flight 3h 38m |
Cheapest month February |
First flight 00:09 |
Last flight 23:58 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$204
Fastest journey
3 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
2207 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $204 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
Of the 5 flights that leave Houston, TX for Los Angeles, CA onThu, Feb 26, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct flights cover the 2207 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 47 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the longest flights will take 3 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










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Compare train, bus, and flight for Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $181.
Distance: 1371 miles (2207 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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$253 Average price Cheapest | $507 Average price | $275 Average price |
7h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 40h 46m Average total duration 40h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33h 38m Average total duration 33h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
6.6 - 13.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA flights for today, Wednesday, February 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA589 | 8:35 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h15 | 4:50 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
UA1388 · UA2655 · UA1221 | 8:35 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h15 | 4:50 AM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
UA1388 · UA2655 · UA2171 | 8:35 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h14 | 4:49 AM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | ||
UA1388 · UA2655 · UA2411 | 8:35 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h19 | 4:54 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
UA1388 · UA2655 · UA638 | 8:35 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h44 | 5:19 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
UA1246 · UA1221 | 8:53 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 7h57 | 4:50 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1246 · UA2411 | 8:53 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h01 | 4:54 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | ||
UA1945 | 9:02 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 3h56 | 12:58 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
UA270 · UA486 | 10:32 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 7h36 | 6:08 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA270 · UA2411 | 10:32 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h22 | 4:54 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | ||
UA270 · UA2171 | 10:32 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h17 | 4:49 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA270 · UA1221 | 10:32 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h18 | 4:50 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
NK1258 | 10:34 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 3h49 | 2:23 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
UA1743 | 10:40 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 3h56 | 2:36 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
AS1421 · AS2372 · AS664 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 23h35 | 11:08 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS376 · AS664 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 23h35 | 11:08 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS2430 · AS2339 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 27h24 | 2:57 AM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS340 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h19 | 7:52 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AS1421 · AS2190 · AS664 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 23h35 | 11:08 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS447 · AS3415 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 20h03 | 7:36 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS559 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 28h49 | 4:22 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | ||
AS1421 · AS2134 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 18h31 | 6:04 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AS1421 · AS499 · AS664 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 23h35 | 11:08 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS2190 · AS740 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 21h59 | 9:32 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS499 · AS1388 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 19h28 | 7:01 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS376 · AS740 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 21h59 | 9:32 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS499 · AS740 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 21h59 | 9:32 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS3483 · AS3478 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 25h08 | 12:41 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS447 · AS2339 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 27h24 | 2:57 AM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS375 · AS664 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 23h35 | 11:08 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS2190 · AS1388 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 19h28 | 7:01 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS121 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 18h15 | 5:48 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | ||
AS1421 · AS342 · AS2339 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 27h24 | 2:57 AM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS2190 · AS1364 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 19h35 | 7:08 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS499 · AS1364 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 19h35 | 7:08 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS3360 · AS3223 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 22h57 | 10:30 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS1386 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 25h37 | 1:10 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | ||
AS1421 · AS3014 · AS3223 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 22h57 | 10:30 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS565 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 25h41 | 1:14 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AS1421 · AS2430 · AS3415 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 20h03 | 7:36 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS375 · AS740 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 21h59 | 9:32 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS1421 · AS2062 · AS664 | 11:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 23h35 | 11:08 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
| Thursday, February 26 | ||||||
UA2658 | 12:34 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 3h57 | 4:31 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
AS439 · AS349 · AS565 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 24h21 | 1:14 AM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AS439 · AS740 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 20h39 | 9:32 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | ||
AS439 · AS530 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 25h23 | 2:16 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | ||
AS439 · AS664 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 22h15 | 11:08 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AS439 · AS2423 · AS3223 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 21h37 | 10:30 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS439 · AS1388 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 18h08 | 7:01 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | ||
AS439 · AS3256 · AS3415 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 18h43 | 7:36 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS439 · AS3256 · AS2339 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 26h04 | 2:57 AM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AS439 · AS349 · AS1386 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 24h17 | 1:10 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS439 · AS498 · AS1386 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 24h17 | 1:10 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS439 · AS466 · AS565 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 24h21 | 1:14 AM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AS439 · AS498 · AS121 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 16h55 | 5:48 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS439 · AS498 · AS2134 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 17h11 | 6:04 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AS439 · AS2344 · AS3478 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 23h48 | 12:41 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS439 · AS467 · AS2339 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 26h04 | 2:57 AM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AS439 · AS492 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 29h06 | 5:59 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | ||
AS439 · AS2318 · AS1386 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 24h17 | 1:10 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS439 · AS592 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 30h39 | 7:32 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AS439 · AS466 · AS1386 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 24h17 | 1:10 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | ||
AS439 · AS1364 | 12:53 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 18h15 | 7:08 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2095 | 1:39 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 3h57 | 5:36 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
AA4916 | 1:42 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 4h00 | 5:42 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
UA1545 | 1:50 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 3h55 | 5:45 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
UA1563 | 2:12 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 3h47 | 5:59 AM Ontario International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
UA1706 | 2:34 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 3h56 | 6:30 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
![]() | 2:37 AM Houston, TX | 3h47 | 6:24 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
![]() | 2:54 AM Houston, TX | 14h16 | 5:10 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
![]() | 2:59 AM Houston, TX | 3h47 | 6:46 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
NK1254 · NK1620 | 3:18 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 12h55 | 4:13 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | ||
NK1254 · NK1640 | 3:18 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 12h57 | 4:15 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA434 | 3:34 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 3h56 | 7:30 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
![]() | 12:00 PM Houston, TX | 3h51 | 3:51 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
![]() | 1:01 PM Houston, TX | 11h11 | 12:12 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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FAQs: Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Academy Awards, annual ceremony honoring outstanding achievements in the film industry
- LA County Fair, a large fair featuring rides, food, and entertainment
- Hollywood Bowl Concerts, summer concert series held at the iconic outdoor venue
- Rose Parade, New Year's Day parade showcasing elaborate flower-covered floats.
- Memorial Day, long weekend marking the unofficial start of summer with beach activities
- Independence Day, celebrations with fireworks and barbecues
- Labor Day, a holiday that offers a chance to enjoy the last days of summer before fall
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and festive meals in pleasant weather.
popular airports
Popular airports from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and local brands like Houston!.
- Parking available, price varies.
- Various restaurants in all terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen and Chick-fil-A
- Available outside the terminal.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, such as Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental.
- Showers available in some lounges, access may require a fee.
- Several lounges available, including United Club and Centurion Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in terminal E.
- Car rental services available at Rental Car Center, accessible via shuttle
- Metro Bus 102, Bush IAH terminal C, 23 miles
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops include newsstands and gift shops located in the main terminal.
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 0.95€ ($1) per hour.
- Several dining options including Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen and Starbucks.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby include DoubleTree by Hilton, within walking distance.
- Lounges include The Club at HOU, offering refreshments and Wi-Fi.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Car rental services are available on-site, including Hertz and Avis.
- Bus 40, Hobby Airport, 45 minutes
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson News and DFS.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 6.6€ ($7) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in various terminals, including Delta Sky Club and United Club.
- Located in the LAX Airport Police Division, open daily.
- Bus: 102, 111, 117, 232, 40
- Metro: Green Line (Aviation/LAX Station)
- Train: NA
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