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Frontier Logo
11:59 am - 1:47 pmIAH-LAX
3h 48mnonstop
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2:15 pm - 7:42 pmLAX-IAH
3h 27mnonstop
$92Frontier
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Sat, Oct 4 - Wed, Oct 8
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10:12 pm - 11:48 pmIAH-LAX
3h 36mnonstop
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12:09 am - 5:20 amLAX-IAH
3h 11mnonstop
$93Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:12 pm - 11:48 pmIAH-LAX
3h 36mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:09 am - 5:20 amLAX-IAH
3h 11mnonstop
$94Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 20
Frontier Logo
9:49 am - 11:43 amIAH-LAX
3h 54mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:43 pm - 6:13 pmLAX-IAH
3h 30mnonstop
$95Frontier
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
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9:15 pm - 10:25 pmHOU-LAS
3h 10mnonstop
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5:10 am - 10:05 amLAS-HOU
2h 55mnonstop
$171Southwest
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Tue, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 16
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 6:40 amHOU-LAX
3h 30mnonstop
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11:55 pm - 5:10 amLAX-HOU
3h 15mnonstop
$171Southwest
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Thu, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:36 amHOU-LAS
5h 36m1 stop
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11:59 pm - 8:35 amLAS-HOU
6h 36m1 stop
$190American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
American Airlines Logo
4:41 pm - 8:15 pmHOU-LAS
5h 34m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 8:37 amLAS-HOU
6h 38m1 stop
$191American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 3
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 5:20 pmHOU-LAS
8h 40m1 stop
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11:15 pm - 9:45 amLAS-HOU
8h 30m1 stop
$217Delta
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Sat, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 18
Delta Logo
1:13 pm - 6:58 pmHOU-LAS
7h 45m1 stop
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11:26 am - 11:00 pmLAS-HOU
9h 34m1 stop
$257Delta
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 8

Frontier flights from Houston to California

Our best Frontier deals on Houston to California flight tickets
Frontier
Oct 4
IAH11:59 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
3h 48m
LAX1:47 pmLos Angeles
Oct 8
LAX2:15 pmLos Angeles
3h 27m
IAH7:42 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$92
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Frontier
Dec 9
IAH9:49 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
3h 54m
LAX11:43 amLos Angeles
Dec 16
LAX12:43 pmLos Angeles
3h 30m
IAH6:13 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$95
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Frontier
Jan 6
IAH7:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
3h 47m
LAX9:46 pmLos Angeles
Jan 13
LAX1:48 pmLos Angeles
3h 33m
IAH7:21 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$97
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Spirit Airlines flights from Houston to California

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Spirit Airlines
Oct 6
IAH10:12 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
3h 36m
LAX11:48 pmLos Angeles
Oct 7
LAX12:09 amLos Angeles
3h 11m
IAH5:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$93
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Spirit Airlines
Oct 14
IAH10:12 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
3h 36m
LAX11:48 pmLos Angeles
Oct 20
LAX12:09 amLos Angeles
3h 11m
IAH5:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$94
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 29
IAH9:29 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
3h 17m
LAS10:46 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Oct 3
LAS11:34 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 09m
IAH4:43 pmHouston 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 September 16, 2025.
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HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/4

11:59 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/8

2:15 pm-7:42 pm

Nonstop3h 27m

$92

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/6

10:12 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/7

12:09 am-5:20 am

Nonstop3h 11m

$93

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/14

10:12 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

12:09 am-5:20 am

Nonstop3h 11m

$94

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/9

9:49 am-11:43 am

Nonstop3h 54m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/16

12:43 pm-6:13 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$95

HoustonLas Vegas

HOU - LAS

HOULAS

Houston Hobby

Tue 10/14

9:15 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/16

5:10 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$171

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/23

5:10 am-6:40 am

Nonstop3h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/24

11:55 pm-5:10 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$171

HoustonLas Vegas

HOU - LAS

HOULAS

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-9:36 am

1 stop5h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/5

11:59 pm-8:35 am

1 stop6h 36m

$190

HoustonLas Vegas

HOU - LAS

HOULAS

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/1

4:41 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 11/3

11:59 pm-8:37 am

1 stop6h 38m

$191

HoustonLas Vegas

HOU - LAS

HOULAS

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/15

10:40 am-5:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 11/18

11:15 pm-9:45 am

1 stop8h 30m

$217

HoustonLas Vegas

HOU - LAS

HOULAS

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/1

1:13 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/8

11:26 am-11:00 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$257

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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 $276. 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 $467.

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 $258. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $807 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 $206 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.

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

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Fastest flight time

3h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

3 airports
The fastest flight from Houston to California takes 3h 05m
Direct flights go from Houston to California every day.
There are 3 airports near California: San Diego (SAN), 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.

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $73Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,019 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $76Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,174 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $111Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,957 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $148Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,924 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $161Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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