Houston to Long Beach (HOU–LGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,372 mi airlines 14/wk
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WN3851
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7S7
8:20 AM
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10:05 AM
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3h 45m
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WN3172
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 AM
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10:25 AM
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3h 35m
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WN3212
WN Southwest
B38M
12:52 PM
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2:18 PM
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3h 26m
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WN4294
WN Southwest
7M8
12:50 PM
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5:55 PM
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WN3546
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
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6:25 PM
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WN3687
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73H
4:15 PM
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Houston to Long Beach
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,372 mi 3h 26m nonstop -2h behind 20 1-stop hubs

HOU–LGB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,372 miles in approximately 3h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–LGB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h26-3h45 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to LGB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
VNY ~4h 47m ICT ~5h 58m EGE ~6h 1m TPA ~7h 57m SDF ~7h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
499
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → LGB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
LGB → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → LGB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Long Beach from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Metric HOU→LGB AUS→LGB
Distance from HOU – 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 14 14
Flight time 3h 26m 3h 10m
Departure OTP 100% –
Austin (AUS) to Long Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Houston.
HOU: CDT · LGB: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Long Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
1,372 mi / 2,207 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 26m to 3h 45m.
Facts

HOU–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance1,372 mi / 2,207 km
Flight time3h 26m to 3h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to LGB flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach International Airport take approximately 3h 26m to 3h 45m. The route covers 1,372 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from HOU to LGB. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, ICT, EGE, TPA, SDF, CEW, BCT, PHL, OAK, SLC, DAL, LAS, PHX, AUS, SJC, DEN, SMF, MDW, BNA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from LGB to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HOU to LGB

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to LGB ranges from 3 hours 26 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,372 miles (2,207 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).