Cheap flights from Houston to Los Angeles from $94 HOU, IAH → BUR, LAX, SNA
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Bob Hope Airport - Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA)
The cheapest return found recently is $159 with Frontier Airlines, 8 Dec – 10 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $94 with Frontier Airlines, 25 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $94, Frontier Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $159, 8 Dec to 10 Dec
- Usual return price
- $158 to $368
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $152 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 50 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $158 to $368.
Cheapest return found recently
$159
8 Dec – 10 Dec · Frontier Airlines
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Leaves 9:55 p.m. · Return leaves 9:57 a.m. · 7 h 12 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$159
8 Dec – 10 Dec · Frontier Airlines
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Leaves 9:55 p.m. · Return leaves 9:57 a.m. · 7 h 12 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Every nonstop date from Houston to Los Angeles
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$159 8 Dec – 10 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$152 11 Dec – 13 Decfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $91 to $193.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates from 16 Nov to 12 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 8 Dec, 11 Dec – 13 Dec costs $152: $7 less than the cheapest found recently.
Frontier Airlines · George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) · out 1 stop, back nonstop · found 6 days ago
Every date we hold
206 fares on 12 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 21 Nov | $289 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 28 Nov | $357 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec | $724 | United Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Dec – 10 Dec | $159 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 13 Dec | $152 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 26 Dec | $317 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 | $526 | United Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Jan 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 | $168 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Feb 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 | $156 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Feb 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 | $156 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | $198 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 | $402 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $152.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $94 to $130.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$94
25 Feb 2027 · Frontier Airlines
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Leaves 10:00 a.m. · 3 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$94
25 Feb 2027 · Frontier Airlines
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Leaves 10:00 a.m. · 3 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Houston to Los Angeles
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$94 25 Feb 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$92 6 Decfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $48 to $111.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 6 Dec to 25 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
19 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec | $92 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Jan 2027 | $191 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Feb 2027 | $110 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Feb 2027 | $94 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $92.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Houston to Los Angeles
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 8 Dec – 10 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 25 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Houston to Los Angeles?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 60% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $335 | $212 | +150% | 26 |
| 7–13 days | $212 | $134 | +58% | 35 |
| 14–29 days | $134 | $94 | Cheapest seen | 41 |
| 30–59 days | $171 | $91 | +28% | 37 |
| 60–89 days | $194 | $133 | +44% | 26 |
| 90–179 days | $316 | $156 | +136% | 45 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 63% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $162 | $127 | +169% | 10 |
| 7–13 days | $127 | $114 | +112% | 8 |
| 14–29 days | $61 | $48 | +2% | 43 |
| 30–59 days | $60 | $50 | Cheapest seen | 33 |
| 60–89 days | $101 | $77 | +68% | 17 |
| 90–179 days | $111 | $69 | +85% | 43 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Houston → Ontario
56 km from Los Angeles
$292
$133 more than flying to Los Angeles
20 Dec – 24 Dec · IAH → ONT · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Houston → Long Beach
32 km from Los Angeles
$362
$203 more than flying to Los Angeles
1 Dec – 4 Dec · HOU → LGB · out 1 stop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Houston → Ontario
56 km from Los Angeles
$141
$47 more than flying to Los Angeles
24 Dec · HOU → ONT · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 8 Dec – 10 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Houston to Los Angeles?
The cheapest return found recently is $159 with Frontier Airlines, 8 Dec to 10 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $152 with Frontier Airlines, 11 Dec to 13 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $158 to $368.
How much is a one-way flight from Houston to Los Angeles?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $94 with Frontier Airlines, 25 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $92 with Frontier Airlines, 6 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $94 to $130.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Los Angeles?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $152, 11 Dec to 13 Dec, found 6 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $92, 6 Dec, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Los Angeles?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 60% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 63% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Houston to Los Angeles?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $159 with Frontier Airlines, 8 Dec to 10 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $94 with Frontier Airlines, 25 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Houston to Los Angeles?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 25 Feb 2027, takes 3 h 50 min from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Houston to Los Angeles?
Between 16 Nov and 12 Mar 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 10 of the 12 departure dates we hold, and United Airlines on 2. Between 6 Dec and 25 Feb 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 4 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
