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Cheap flights from Houston to California from $36

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Spirit Airlines Logo
9:14 am - 10:21 amIAH-LAS
3h 07mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:34 am - 4:43 pmLAS-IAH
3h 09mnonstop
$74Spirit Airlines
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mié., sep. 3 - sáb., sep. 6
Frontier Logo
11:59 am - 1:47 pmIAH-LAX
3h 48mnonstop
Frontier Logo
2:34 pm - 8:01 pmLAX-IAH
3h 27mnonstop
$75Frontier
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sáb., sep. 13 - mar., oct. 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 11:24 pmIAH-LAX
3h 24mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:07 pm - 10:35 pmLAX-IAH
3h 28mnonstop
$84Spirit Airlines
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mié., ago. 20 - mar., ago. 26
Frontier Logo
11:59 am - 1:47 pmIAH-LAX
3h 48mnonstop
Frontier Logo
2:54 pm - 8:23 pmLAX-IAH
3h 29mnonstop
$90Frontier
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jue., sep. 18 - dom., sep. 21
Southwest Logo
9:05 pm - 10:35 pmHOU-LAX
3h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 10:45 amLAX-HOU
3h 20mnonstop
$151Southwest
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jue., sep. 18 - lun., sep. 22
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 8:45 amHOU-LAX
5h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:50 pm - 5:05 amLAX-HOU
3h 15mnonstop
$161Southwest
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vie., oct. 24 - sáb., oct. 25
United Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 9:24 pmIAH-ONT
3h 25mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:10 amONT-IAH
3h 10mnonstop
$191United Airlines
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vie., sep. 26 - lun., sep. 29
United Airlines Logo
9:31 am - 10:53 amIAH-SAN
3h 22mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 8:10 pmSAN-IAH
6h 55m1 stop
$207United Airlines
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sáb., oct. 18 - sáb., oct. 25
Delta Logo
6:37 pm - 12:30 amHOU-LAS
7h 53m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:53 pm - 9:49 amLAS-HOU
7h 56m1 stop
$217Delta
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vie., sep. 26 - mar., sep. 30
Delta Logo
10:22 am - 5:53 pmHOU-SAN
9h 31m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:30 pm - 9:02 amSAN-HOU
8h 32m1 stop
$237Delta
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sáb., ago. 30 - mar., sep. 2

Frontier flights from Houston to California

Our best Frontier deals on Houston to California flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 13
IAH11:59 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
3h 48m
LAX1:47 pmLos Angeles
Oct 7
LAX2:34 pmLos Angeles
3h 27m
IAH8:01 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$75
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Frontier
Sep 18
IAH11:59 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
3h 48m
LAX1:47 pmLos Angeles
Sep 21
LAX2:54 pmLos Angeles
3h 29m
IAH8:23 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$90
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Frontier
Sep 5
IAH5:07 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
3h 28m
ONT6:35 pmOntario
Sep 7
ONT12:28 pmOntario
3h 19m
IAH5:47 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$96
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Spirit Airlines flights from Houston to California

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Houston to California flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Sep 3
IAH9:14 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
3h 07m
LAS10:21 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Sep 6
LAS11:34 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 09m
IAH4:43 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$74
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Spirit Airlines
Aug 20
IAH10:00 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
3h 24m
LAX11:24 pmLos Angeles
Aug 26
LAX5:07 pmLos Angeles
3h 28m
IAH10:35 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$84
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Spirit Airlines
Aug 19
IAH8:00 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
3h 17m
LAX9:17 amLos Angeles
Aug 20
LAX11:38 pmLos Angeles
3h 22m
IAH5:00 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to California 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 julio 31, 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonLas Vegas

IAH - LAS

IAHLAS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 9/3

9:14 am-10:21 am

Nonstop3h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

sáb. 9/6

11:34 am-4:43 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$74

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 9/13

11:59 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

Los Angeles

mar. 10/7

2:34 pm-8:01 pm

Nonstop3h 27m

$75

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 8/20

10:00 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

Los Angeles

mar. 8/26

5:07 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop3h 28m

$84

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 9/18

11:59 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

Los Angeles

dom. 9/21

2:54 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

$90

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

jue. 9/18

9:05 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Los Angeles

lun. 9/22

5:25 am-10:45 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$151

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

vie. 10/24

5:45 am-8:45 am

1 stop5h 00m

Los Angeles

sáb. 10/25

11:50 pm-5:05 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$161

HoustonOntario

IAH - ONT

IAHONT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 9/26

7:59 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Ontario

lun. 9/29

6:00 am-11:10 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$191

HoustonSan Diego

IAH - SAN

IAHSAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 10/18

9:31 am-10:53 am

Nonstop3h 22m

San Diego

sáb. 10/25

11:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$207

HoustonLas Vegas

HOU - LAS

HOULAS

Houston Hobby

vie. 9/26

6:37 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 53m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 9/30

11:53 pm-9:49 am

1 stop7h 56m

$217

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

sáb. 8/30

10:22 am-5:53 pm

1 stop9h 31m

San Diego

mar. 9/2

10:30 pm-9:02 am

1 stop8h 32m

$237

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of September is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Houston averaging around $184.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Houston to California is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $290. 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 California on Sunday is $460.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $268. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $785 on average. Flights to California from Houston in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Houston to California flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Houston when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $209 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Houston for as low as $167 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$36

Fastest flight time

3h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

4 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Houston in the past 72 hours is $36. The best round-trip flight deal from Houston to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $74.
The fastest flight from Houston to California takes 3h 05m
Direct flights go from Houston to California every day.
There are 4 airports near California: San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Houston to California?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Houston to California.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Houston to California

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FrontierPriceFrom $49Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,239 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $76Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,049 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $112Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $148Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $160Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $165Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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