Houston to Los Angeles (HOU–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HOU–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,387 miles in approximately 3h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 167 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 23 | 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 3h31-3h40 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Houston
| Metric | HOU→LAX | IAH→LAX | BPT→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HOU | – | 24 mi | 78 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 20 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 25 | 284 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 11m | 3h 29m | 3h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
HOU: CDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
HOU–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HOU to LAX
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
HOU to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HOU to LAX ranges from 3 hours 11 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,387 miles (2,233 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
167 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT) and Austin (AUS).