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Cheap flights from Houston to California from $53

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Frontier Logo
9:55 am - 11:51 am
IAH
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LAX
3h 56mnonstop
Frontier Logo
1:50 pm - 7:23 pm
LAX
-
IAH
3h 33mnonstop
$81Frontier
Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 6:02 pm
IAH
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LAX
3h 49mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:18 pm - 12:30 am
LAX
-
IAH
3h 12mnonstop
$82Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Mar 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 6:02 pm
IAH
-
LAX
3h 49mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:18 pm - 12:30 am
LAX
-
IAH
3h 12mnonstop
$83Spirit Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 6:02 pm
IAH
-
LAX
3h 49mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 12:19 am
LAX
-
IAH
3h 12mnonstop
$84Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Thu, Feb 5
Frontier Logo
7:23 pm - 9:20 pm
IAH
-
LAX
3h 57mnonstop
Frontier Logo
1:50 pm - 7:23 pm
LAX
-
IAH
3h 33mnonstop
$87Frontier
Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17
Southwest Logo
3:10 pm - 5:00 pm
HOU
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LAX
3h 50mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 10:10 am
LAX
-
HOU
3h 10mnonstop
$154Southwest
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
Southwest Logo
3:10 pm - 5:00 pm
HOU
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LAX
3h 50mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 10:10 am
LAX
-
HOU
3h 10mnonstop
$165Southwest
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 21
Delta Logo
5:04 pm - 11:15 pm
HOU
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LAS
8h 11m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:10 pm - 10:01 am
LAS
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HOU
9h 51m1 stop
$217Delta
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
Delta Logo
5:04 pm - 11:15 pm
HOU
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LAS
8h 11m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 10:21 am
LAS
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HOU
9h 06m1 stop
$227Delta
Tue, Jan 27 - Fri, Jan 30
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 11:12 pm
IAH
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SFO
6h 22m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 5:45 am
SFO
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IAH
3h 46mnonstop
$279United Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 17

Southwest flights from Houston to California

Our best Southwest deals on Houston to California flight tickets
Southwest
Jan 20
HOU3:10 pmHouston Hobby
3h 50m
LAX5:00 pmLos Angeles
Jan 27
LAX5:00 amLos Angeles
3h 10m
HOU10:10 amHouston Hobby
$154
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Southwest
Jan 20
HOU3:10 pmHouston Hobby
3h 50m
LAX5:00 pmLos Angeles
Jan 21
LAX5:00 amLos Angeles
3h 10m
HOU10:10 amHouston Hobby
$165
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Southwest
Feb 14
HOU9:35 pmHouston Hobby
3h 50m
LAX11:25 pmLos Angeles
Feb 19
LAX5:30 amLos Angeles
3h 10m
HOU10:40 amHouston Hobby
$174
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Frontier flights from Houston to California

Our best Frontier deals on Houston to California flight tickets
Frontier
Feb 1
IAH9:55 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
3h 56m
LAX11:51 amLos Angeles
Feb 17
LAX1:50 pmLos Angeles
3h 33m
IAH7:23 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$81
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Frontier
Feb 13
IAH7:23 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
3h 57m
LAX9:20 pmLos Angeles
Feb 17
LAX1:50 pmLos Angeles
3h 33m
IAH7:23 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$87
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Frontier
Feb 19
IAH7:23 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
3h 57m
LAX9:20 pmLos Angeles
Feb 22
LAX1:50 pmLos Angeles
3h 33m
IAH7:23 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$89
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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 December 27, 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/1

9:55 am-11:51 am

Nonstop3h 56m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

1:50 pm-7:23 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

$81

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/3

4:13 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

7:18 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop3h 12m

$82

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/28

4:13 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

7:18 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop3h 12m

$83

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/20

4:13 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/5

7:07 pm-12:19 am

Nonstop3h 12m

$84

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/13

7:23 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop3h 57m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

1:50 pm-7:23 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

$87

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/20

3:10 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/27

5:00 am-10:10 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$154

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/20

3:10 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

5:00 am-10:10 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$165

HoustonLas Vegas

HOU - LAS

HOULAS

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/10

5:04 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/17

10:10 pm-10:01 am

1 stop9h 51m

$217

HoustonLas Vegas

HOU - LAS

HOULAS

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/27

5:04 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/30

11:15 pm-10:21 am

1 stop9h 06m

$227

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/16

6:50 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop6h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

11:59 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop3h 46m

$279

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of February is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Houston averaging around $167.

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 $266. 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 $254. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $898 on average. Flights to California from Houston in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Houston to California flight route?

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

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 $201 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 $153 on momondo.

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

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

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Fastest flight time

3h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

418 airports
The fastest flight from Houston to California takes 3h 10m
Direct flights go from Houston to California every day.
There are 418 airports in California. From Houston there are direct flights to 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.

Best airlines flying from Houston to California

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Rating
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Price
FrontierPriceFrom $62Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,071 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $73Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,210 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $104Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,019 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $141Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,114 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $152Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,257 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,066 reviews
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