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Cheap flights from California to Houston from $53

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Spirit Airlines Logo
4:07 pm - 5:54 am
LAX
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IAH
11h 47m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:37 am - 1:27 pm
IAH
-
LAX
3h 50mnonstop
$93Spirit Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 6
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:18 pm - 12:30 am
LAX
-
IAH
3h 12mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:34 pm - 6:23 pm
IAH
-
LAX
3h 49mnonstop
$94Spirit Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Frontier Logo
12:39 pm - 6:02 pm
LAX
-
IAH
3h 23mnonstop
Frontier Logo
9:33 am - 11:24 am
IAH
-
LAX
3h 51mnonstop
$96Frontier
Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 6
Frontier Logo
12:39 pm - 6:02 pm
LAX
-
IAH
3h 23mnonstop
Frontier Logo
9:33 am - 11:24 am
IAH
-
LAX
3h 51mnonstop
$99Frontier
Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:22 pm - 9:42 pm
ONT
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IAH
3h 20mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:18 pm - 1:11 pm
IAH
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ONT
17h 53m
1 stop
$160Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 10:25 am
LAX
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HOU
3h 05mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:35 pm - 11:25 pm
HOU
-
LAX
3h 50mnonstop
$188Southwest
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Southwest Logo
11:50 pm - 5:00 am
LAX
-
HOU
3h 10mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:35 pm - 11:25 pm
HOU
-
LAX
3h 50mnonstop
$197Southwest
Sat, Mar 7 - Wed, Mar 11
Delta Logo
12:10 pm - 11:08 pm
ONT
-
HOU
8h 58m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:16 pm - 9:54 pm
HOU
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ONT
10h 38m
1 stop
$237Delta
Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:48 pm - 8:56 pm
SNA
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IAH
24h 08m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:18 pm - 7:50 am
IAH
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SNA
13h 32m
1 stop
$253Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 5
Delta Logo
11:55 am - 11:08 pm
SNA
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HOU
9h 13m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:32 pm
HOU
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SNA
9h 32m
1 stop
$259Delta
Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 16

Southwest flights from California to Houston

Our best Southwest deals on California to Houston flight tickets
Southwest
Mar 4
LAX5:20 amLos Angeles
3h 05m
HOU10:25 amHouston Hobby
Mar 11
HOU9:35 pmHouston Hobby
3h 50m
LAX11:25 pmLos Angeles
$188
Southwest
Mar 7
LAX11:50 pmLos Angeles
3h 10m
HOU5:00 amHouston Hobby
Mar 11
HOU9:35 pmHouston Hobby
3h 50m
LAX11:25 pmLos Angeles
$197
Southwest
Mar 3
LAX10:20 amLos Angeles
3h 10m
HOU3:30 pmHouston Hobby
Mar 4
HOU3:10 pmHouston Hobby
3h 50m
LAX5:00 pmLos Angeles
$199

Delta flights from California to Houston

Our best Delta deals on California to Houston flight tickets
Delta
May 9
ONT12:10 pmOntario
8h 58m
1 stop
HOU11:08 pmHouston Hobby
May 12
HOU1:16 pmHouston Hobby
10h 38m
1 stop
ONT9:54 pmOntario
$237
Delta
May 8
SNA11:55 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 13m
1 stop
HOU11:08 pmHouston Hobby
May 16
HOU6:00 amHouston Hobby
9h 32m
1 stop
SNA1:32 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$259
Delta
Feb 19
SNA1:40 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 04m
1 stop
IAH9:44 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Mar 12
IAH12:41 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
11h 48m
2 stops
SNA10:29 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$284

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated February 8, 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

4:07 pm-5:54 am

1 stop11h 47m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/6

11:37 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$93

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

7:18 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop3h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/25

4:34 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

$94

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Thu 4/30

12:39 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop3h 23m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/6

9:33 am-11:24 am

Nonstop3h 51m

$96

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - IAH

LAXIAH

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

12:39 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop3h 23m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/14

9:33 am-11:24 am

Nonstop3h 51m

$99

OntarioHouston

ONT - IAH

ONTIAH

Ontario

Mon 3/9

4:22 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/11

9:18 pm-1:11 pm

1 stop17h 53m

$160

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

5:20 am-10:25 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/11

9:35 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$188

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

11:50 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/11

9:35 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$197

OntarioHouston

ONT - HOU

ONTHOU

Ontario

Sat 5/9

12:10 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/13

1:16 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$237

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/1

6:48 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop24h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/5

8:18 pm-7:50 am

1 stop13h 32m

$253

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/8

11:55 am-11:08 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/16

6:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$259

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Houston?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Houston from California, with most prices found around $180. The month of September is another great option to travel to Houston, with average flight prices from California averaging around $183.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Houston?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Houston from California is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $339. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Houston on Sunday is $445.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Houston?

Our data shows that the cheapest California to Houston flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to Houston at noon for as low as $234. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $404. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest California to Houston flight route?

Fly from Los Angeles to Houston George Bush Intcntl for the best California - Houston flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Houston?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Houston from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Houston for around $216 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Houston from California for as low as $170 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Houston flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Houston flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Cheap California to Houston flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to Houston

Fastest flight time

2h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Houston

2 airports
The fastest flight from California to Houston takes 2h 55m
Direct flights go from California to Houston every day.
There are 2 airports in Houston. From California there are direct flights to Houston Hobby (HOU).
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Houston?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Houston.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Houston?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Houston may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Houston. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Houston

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Rating
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Price
FrontierPriceFrom $58Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,052 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $59Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,430 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $88Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,172 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $137Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,254 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,249 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $140Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,896 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $151Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,280 reviews
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