Direct flights from Houston to Los Angeles IAH → LAX
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX), several times daily. The flight takes about 3h 20m and covers 1,376 miles (2,215 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $367. Arrivals run on time 78.1% at IAH and 80.9% at LAX — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 28 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 1235 recent fares across the next 60 days
What flexibility is worth here
Flying in October rather than December typically saves $91 on IAH → LAX.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 5 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 17+ nights typically costs $141 less than 6–9 nights.
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Nonstop departures observed in recent fares
Across 67 recent dates we priced, Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX) showed up to 5 nonstop departures a day, with the earliest around 06:00 and the latest around 22:59, operated by United, Frontier, Delta, and American.
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Departure times seen while pricing this route over the last few weeks — a sample, not the full timetable. Airlines adjust schedules seasonally.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Houston to Los Angeles?
Yes, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 4 more airlines operate nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX).
Which airlines fly direct from Houston to Los Angeles?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Houston to Los Angeles.
How long is the flight from Houston to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from Houston to Los Angeles takes ~3h 20m (approximately 2215 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Houston to Los Angeles?
Nonstop flights from Houston to Los Angeles operate multiple daily.
What is the on-time performance for flights from Houston to Los Angeles?
Arrivals run on time 78.1% at IAH and 80.9% at LAX — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
How much is a round-trip flight from Houston to Los Angeles?
Round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX) start at $208, with a typical fare around $367. Based on 1235 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Los Angeles?
Across the 5 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Houston to Los Angeles, with typical fares around $297 — versus about $388 in December 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Houston to Los Angeles?
Typical round-trip fares from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $368, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $277, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $227. Medians from 1235 recent fare combinations.
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