Cheap flights from Long Beach to Houston from $312 LGB → HOU, IAH
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The cheapest return found recently is $312 with Southwest Airlines, 7 Dec – 12 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $455 with Alaska Airlines, 3 Aug 2027, found today.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $455, found today
- Cheapest return found recently
- $312, 7 Dec to 12 Dec
- Usual return price
- $268 to $435
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $253 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 5 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $268 to $435.
Cheapest return found recently
$312
7 Dec – 12 Dec · Southwest Airlines
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Leaves 2:05 p.m. · Return leaves 12:05 p.m. · 8 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back nonstop · via Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$271
3 Dec – 16 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Leaves 12:35 p.m. · Return leaves 1:40 a.m. · 6 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop · separate tickets likely: collect your bags and check in again
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$312 7 Dec – 12 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$253 7 Dec – 12 Decfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 45 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $253 to $1,293.
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 11 departure dates from 3 Dec to 1 Jul 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 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
29 fares on 11 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec – 16 Dec | $254 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 18 Dec | $340 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 12 Dec | $277 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 12 Dec | $253 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 26 Dec | $412 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 28 Dec | $325 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 5 Jan 2027 | $643 | Alaska Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $259 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Mar 2027 – 2 Apr 2027 | $822 | Alaska Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jun 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 | $408 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jul 2027 – 4 Jul 2027 | $457 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $253.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $194 to $327.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$455
3 Aug 2027 · Alaska Airlines
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 7:02 a.m. · 14 h 53 min trip
1 stop
found today
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$188
4 Dec · Southwest Airlines
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Leaves 12:35 p.m. · 3 h 5 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$455 3 Aug 2027found todayOpen this trip
$188 4 Decfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 4 days, 10 Oct to 5 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $295 to $534.
4 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 3 departure dates from 4 Dec to 3 Aug 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 3 Aug 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec | $188 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Dec | $199 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Aug 2027 | $455 | Alaska Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | 1 stop | found today | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $188.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Long Beach to Houston
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 7 Dec – 12 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 3 Aug 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Long Beach to Houston?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 76% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (45 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 | $1,234 | $1,175 | +320% | 8 |
| 7–13 days | $778 | $431 | +165% | 16 |
| 14–29 days | $363 | $253 | +24% | 27 |
| 30–59 days | $294 | $261 | Cheapest seen | 18 |
| 60–89 days | $569 | $259 | +94% | 22 |
| 90–179 days | $991 | $775 | +238% | 19 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: we have 4 days of one-way prices, 10 Oct to 5 Nov, and compare booking times once 3 booking ranges have 7 days each.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Los Angeles → Houston
32 km from Long Beach
$169
$143 less than flying from Long Beach
7 Dec – 12 Dec · LAX → IAH · out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Ontario → Houston
60 km from Long Beach
$194
$118 less than flying from Long Beach
7 Dec – 12 Dec · ONT → IAH · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Los Angeles → Houston
32 km from Long Beach
$226
$229 less than flying from Long Beach
3 Aug 2027 · LAX → IAH · nonstop
found today
Ontario → Houston
60 km from Long Beach
$284
$171 less than flying from Long Beach
3 Aug 2027 · ONT → IAH · 1 stop
found today
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 7 Dec – 12 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 Long Beach to Houston?
The cheapest return found recently is $312 with Southwest Airlines, 7 Dec to 12 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $253 with Southwest Airlines, 7 Dec to 12 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $268 to $435.
How much is a one-way flight from Long Beach to Houston?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $455 with Alaska Airlines, 3 Aug 2027, found today. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $188 with Southwest Airlines, 4 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $194 to $327.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Long Beach to Houston?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $253, 7 Dec to 12 Dec, found 5 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $188, 4 Dec, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Long Beach to Houston?
In 45 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 76% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Long Beach to Houston?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $271 with Frontier Airlines, 3 Dec to 16 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $188 with Southwest Airlines, 4 Dec, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Long Beach to Houston?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Southwest Airlines on 4 Dec, takes 3 h 5 min from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Alaska Airlines on 3 Aug 2027, takes 14 h 53 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Long Beach to Houston?
Between 3 Dec and 1 Jul 2027, Southwest Airlines has the cheapest return on 9 of the 11 departure dates we hold, and Alaska Airlines on 2. Between 4 Dec and 3 Aug 2027, Southwest Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Alaska Airlines on 1.
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