Cheap Flights from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Cheap Flights from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Tue, 2 Sep. - Tue, 9 Sep.
IAH
Houston
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$216 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$216
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, 2 Sep. from Houston to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 9 Sep., priced at AU$216 found 15 hours ago
Delta
Sat, 18 Oct. - Sat, 25 Oct.
IAH
Houston
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$225 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$225
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, 18 Oct. from Houston to Los Angeles, returning Sat, 25 Oct., priced at AU$225 found 8 hours ago
Delta
Thu, 18 Sep. - Thu, 25 Sep.
IAH
Houston
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$235 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$235
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 18 Sep. from Houston to Los Angeles, returning Thu, 25 Sep., priced at AU$235 found 1 day ago
Delta
Tue, 2 Sep. - Tue, 9 Sep.
IAH
Houston
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$241 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$241
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, 2 Sep. from Houston to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 9 Sep., priced at AU$241 found 15 hours ago
Delta
Thu, 18 Sep. - Thu, 25 Sep.
IAH
Houston
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$250 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$250
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 18 Sep. from Houston to Los Angeles, returning Thu, 25 Sep., priced at AU$250 found 1 day ago
Delta
Sat, 6 Sep. - Sat, 13 Sep.
IAH
Houston
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$266 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$266
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, 6 Sep. from Houston to Los Angeles, returning Sat, 13 Sep., priced at AU$266 found 2 days ago
Delta
Thu, 18 Sep. - Thu, 25 Sep.
IAH
Houston
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$275 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$275
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 18 Sep. from Houston to Los Angeles, returning Thu, 25 Sep., priced at AU$275 found 1 day ago
Delta
Mon, 25 Aug. - Tue, 2 Sep.
IAH
Houston
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$276 Return, found 7 hours ago
AU$276
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, 25 Aug. from Houston to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 2 Sep., priced at AU$276 found 7 hours ago
United
Sat, 18 Oct. - Sat, 25 Oct.
IAH
Houston
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$288 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$288
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, 18 Oct. from Houston to Los Angeles, returning Sat, 25 Oct., priced at AU$288 found 8 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, 10 Sep. - Sat, 13 Sep.
IAH
Houston
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$291 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$291
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, 10 Sep. from Houston to Los Angeles, returning Sat, 13 Sep., priced at AU$291 found 2 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX)

April is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$98 - AU$642 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Houston to Los Angeles route information
Origin airport
George Bush Intercontinental
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, United
Return price
AU$215
Distance
2201 km
Average flight time
1 hour 29 mins

Your quick guide to flights from Houston to Los Angeles

Pick up great flights from Houston to Los Angeles

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Find cheap flights from Houston to Los Angeles

From the great flight deals with prices currently ranging from AU$216 to AU$291, you can choose to see the cheapest flights first. Generally, you can book the cheapest flights from Houston to Los Angeles around 4 to 6 weeks in advance. If your travel dates are flexible, try to avoid weekends and peak seasons – when you are more likely to grab the lowest prices. Even last minute, there are some impressive deals. The cheapest time to fly to Los Angeles is normally in September.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Houston Airport to LAX?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) was AU$216. Cheap tickets don't last long, so book yours today. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Houston Airport to LAX?
Every air carrier has a different set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your getaway, visit our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Houston Airport to LAX that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Houston Airport to LAX flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Houston Airport to LAX?
It's around 2 200 kilometres from IAH to LAX, so you'll be in your seat for a while. Keep yourself occupied by packing things like playing cards (if you're travelling with friends) or a gripping book.
Which airlines fly direct from Houston Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
With a nice range of airlines to pick from, you'll be able to find your perfect flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to LAX in a few easy clicks. Below is a list of the top carriers with services between these airports:

  • United Airlines - (UA) with 243 monthly flights
  • Spirit Airlines - (NK) with 65 monthly flights
  • Delta Air Lines - (DL) with 60 monthly flights
  • American Airlines - (AA) with 30 monthly flights

Are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can sometimes score a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from IAH to LAX surfacing a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you'd rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals regularly — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines publish prices that far in advance.

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