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Cheap flights from California to Houston from $88

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Southwest Logo
11:50 pm - 5:00 am
LAX
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HOU
3h 10mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:35 pm - 11:25 pm
HOU
-
LAX
3h 50mnonstop
$176Southwest
Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 10
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 10:25 am
LAS
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HOU
2h 50mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:20 pm - 10:45 pm
HOU
-
LAS
3h 25mnonstop
$177Southwest
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Southwest Logo
10:20 am - 3:30 pm
LAX
-
HOU
3h 10mnonstop
Southwest Logo
3:10 pm - 5:00 pm
HOU
-
LAX
3h 50mnonstop
$177Southwest
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 10:25 am
LAX
-
HOU
3h 05mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:35 pm - 11:25 pm
HOU
-
LAX
3h 50mnonstop
$188Southwest
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 9:43 am
LAS
-
HOU
7h 44m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 12:03 am
HOU
-
LAS
5h 43m
1 stop
$207American Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
American Airlines Logo
8:17 am - 3:51 pm
SNA
-
HOU
5h 34m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:05 am
HOU
-
SNA
6h 05m
1 stop
$269American Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Delta Logo
9:35 pm - 9:51 am
SFO
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HOU
10h 16m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:23 pm - 11:55 pm
HOU
-
SFO
8h 32m
1 stop
$278Delta
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 9:43 am
SFO
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HOU
8h 08m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 12:48 am
HOU
-
SFO
6h 28m
1 stop
$289American Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Wed, Mar 11
Delta Logo
11:39 pm - 9:51 am
SFO
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HOU
8h 12m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:31 pm - 8:24 pm
HOU
-
SFO
8h 53m
1 stop
$314Delta
Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 21
Delta Logo
1:11 pm - 11:05 pm
SNA
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HOU
7h 54m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:46 am - 8:57 pm
HOU
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SNA
12h 11m
2 stops
$324Delta
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 5

American Airlines flights from California to Houston Hobby Airport

Our best American Airlines deals on California to Houston Hobby Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
Mar 4
LAS11:59 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
7h 44m
1 stop
HOU9:43 amHouston Hobby
Mar 11
HOU8:20 pmHouston Hobby
5h 43m
1 stop
LAS12:03 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$207
American Airlines
Mar 3
SNA8:17 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 34m
1 stop
HOU3:51 pmHouston Hobby
Mar 10
HOU6:00 amHouston Hobby
6h 05m
1 stop
SNA10:05 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$269
American Airlines
Mar 6
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
8h 08m
1 stop
HOU9:43 amHouston Hobby
Mar 9
HOU8:20 pmHouston Hobby
6h 28m
1 stop
SFO12:48 amSan Francisco
$289

Southwest flights from California to Houston Hobby Airport

Our best Southwest deals on California to Houston Hobby Airport flight tickets
Southwest
Mar 7
LAX11:50 pmLos Angeles
3h 10m
HOU5:00 amHouston Hobby
Mar 10
HOU9:35 pmHouston Hobby
3h 50m
LAX11:25 pmLos Angeles
$176
Southwest
Mar 3
LAS3:00 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
2h 55m
HOU7:55 pmHouston Hobby
Mar 10
HOU9:20 pmHouston Hobby
3h 25m
LAS10:45 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$177
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

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Houston Hobby Airport 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 3, 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

11:50 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/10

9:35 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$176

Las VegasHouston

LAS - HOU

LASHOU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/3

5:35 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/10

9:20 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$177

Los AngelesHouston

LAX - HOU

LAXHOU

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

10:20 am-3:30 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/4

3:10 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$177

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

Las VegasHouston

LAS - HOU

LASHOU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/4

11:59 pm-9:43 am

1 stop7h 44m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/11

8:20 pm-12:03 am

1 stop5h 43m

$207

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/3

8:17 am-3:51 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop6h 05m

$269

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

9:35 pm-9:51 am

1 stop10h 16m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/27

5:23 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$278

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

11:35 pm-9:43 am

1 stop8h 08m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/11

8:20 pm-12:48 am

1 stop6h 28m

$289

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

11:39 pm-9:51 am

1 stop8h 12m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/21

1:31 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$314

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/2

1:11 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/5

10:46 am-8:57 pm

2 stops12h 11m

$324

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Houston Hobby Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Houston Hobby Airport?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from California to Houston Hobby Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $180. The month of September is another great option to travel to Houston Hobby Airport, with average flight prices from California averaging around $183.

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

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Houston Hobby Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $339. 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 Hobby Airport on Sunday is $445.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Houston Hobby Airport is at noon. momondo users have found flights departing from California to Houston Hobby Airport at noon for as low as $232. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $403. 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 Hobby flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Houston Hobby Airport from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport from California for as low as $170 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on California to Houston Hobby flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to Houston Hobby Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Houston Hobby Airport flight.

Cheap California to Houston Hobby Airport flight deals and tips

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

Best Price Found

$158

Fastest flight time

2h 57m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Houston Hobby Airport from California in the past 72 hours is $158. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Houston Hobby Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $303.
The fastest flight from California to Houston Hobby Airport takes 2h 57m
Direct flights go from California to Houston Hobby Airport every day.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Houston Hobby Airport?

    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 Hobby Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from California to Houston Hobby Airport

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FrontierPriceFrom $58Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,051 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $59Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,407 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $88Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,138 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $137Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,236 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $140Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,893 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $151Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,218 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $151Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,272 reviews
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