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Frontier Logo
1:48 pm - 6:49 pm
IAH
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LAX
7h 01m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:39 pm - 6:02 pm
LAX
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IAH
3h 23mnonstop
$97Frontier
Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, Apr 28
Frontier Logo
9:33 am - 11:24 am
IAH
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LAX
3h 51mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:39 pm - 6:02 pm
LAX
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IAH
3h 23mnonstop
$98Frontier
Mon, May 11 - Sat, May 16
Frontier Logo
9:33 am - 11:24 am
IAH
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LAX
3h 51mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:39 pm - 6:02 pm
LAX
-
IAH
3h 23mnonstop
$99Frontier
Tue, Apr 14 - Sat, Apr 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 6:13 pm
IAH
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LAX
3h 38mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:18 pm - 12:35 am
LAX
-
IAH
3h 17mnonstop
$100Spirit Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:34 pm - 6:23 pm
IAH
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LAX
3h 49mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:18 pm - 12:30 am
LAX
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IAH
3h 12mnonstop
$101Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Tue, Mar 3
Southwest Logo
8:50 am - 10:05 am
HOU
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LAS
3h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 10:15 am
LAS
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HOU
2h 55mnonstop
$177Southwest
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Southwest Logo
8:35 pm - 10:10 pm
HOU
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LAX
3h 35mnonstop
Southwest Logo
11:50 pm - 5:00 am
LAX
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HOU
3h 10mnonstop
$177Southwest
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 18
Delta Logo
10:46 am - 6:27 pm
HOU
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LAS
9h 41m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:20 pm - 9:51 am
LAS
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HOU
9h 31m
1 stop
$227Delta
Sat, Apr 25 - Thu, Apr 30
United Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 11:59 pm
IAH
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SFO
4h 19mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:45 am - 6:28 am
SFO
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IAH
3h 43mnonstop
$269United Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26
Delta Logo
1:16 pm - 9:54 pm
HOU
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ONT
10h 38m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:04 pm - 9:17 am
ONT
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HOU
8h 13m
1 stop
$298Delta
Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 17

Southwest flights from Houston to California

Our best Southwest deals on Houston to California flight tickets
Southwest
Apr 18
HOU8:35 pmHouston Hobby
3h 35m
LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles
Apr 18
LAX11:50 pmLos Angeles
3h 10m
HOU5:00 amHouston Hobby
$177
Southwest
Apr 14
HOU2:45 pmHouston Hobby
3h 35m
LAX4:20 pmLos Angeles
Apr 18
LAX5:00 amLos Angeles
3h 10m
HOU10:10 amHouston Hobby
$197
Southwest
Mar 11
HOU6:40 pmHouston Hobby
3h 25m
LAS8:05 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Mar 18
LAS5:05 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
2h 50m
HOU9:55 amHouston Hobby
$217

Frontier flights from Houston to California

Our best Frontier deals on Houston to California flight tickets
Frontier
Apr 25
IAH1:48 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
7h 01m
1 stop
LAX6:49 pmLos Angeles
Apr 28
LAX12:39 pmLos Angeles
3h 23m
IAH6:02 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$97
Frontier
May 11
IAH9:33 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
3h 51m
LAX11:24 amLos Angeles
May 16
LAX12:39 pmLos Angeles
3h 23m
IAH6:02 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$98
Frontier
Apr 14
IAH9:33 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
3h 51m
LAX11:24 amLos Angeles
Apr 18
LAX12:39 pmLos Angeles
3h 23m
IAH6:02 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$99

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Return

Price

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/25

1:48 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

12:39 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop3h 23m

$97

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/11

9:33 am-11:24 am

Nonstop3h 51m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/16

12:39 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop3h 23m

$98

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/14

9:33 am-11:24 am

Nonstop3h 51m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/18

12:39 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop3h 23m

$99

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/18

4:35 pm-6:13 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/18

7:18 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop3h 17m

$100

HoustonLos Angeles

IAH - LAX

IAHLAX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/28

4:34 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

7:18 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop3h 12m

$101

HoustonLas Vegas

HOU - LAS

HOULAS

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/14

8:50 am-10:05 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/21

5:20 am-10:15 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$177

HoustonLos Angeles

HOU - LAX

HOULAX

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/18

8:35 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/18

11:50 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$177

HoustonLas Vegas

HOU - LAS

HOULAS

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/25

10:46 am-6:27 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/30

10:20 pm-9:51 am

1 stop9h 31m

$227

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/22

9:40 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

12:45 am-6:28 am

Nonstop3h 43m

$269

HoustonOntario

HOU - ONT

HOUONT

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/15

1:16 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop10h 38m

Ontario

Sun 5/17

11:04 pm-9:17 am

1 stop8h 13m

$298

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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 $181.

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 $271. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Monday is $357.

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 $270. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $533 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?

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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 $154 on momondo.

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

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Fastest flight time

3h 08m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

418 airports
The fastest flight from Houston to California takes 3h 08m
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), 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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $47Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,451 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $58Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,052 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $88Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,200 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $134Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,289 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $153Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,284 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,288 reviews
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