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

HOU Airport Page →
1,372 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 1m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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WN2019
WN Southwest
738
7:45 AM
CDT T4
9:00 AM
PDT
3h 15m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1577
WN Southwest
737
8:15 AM
CDT T2
9:35 AM
PDT
3h 20m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN803
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
PDT
3h 20m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2623
WN Southwest
B38M
1:00 PM
CDT T4
2:20 PM
PDT
3h 20m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2294
WN Southwest
7S7
6:20 PM
CDT
7:40 PM
PDT
3h 20m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN966
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 AM
PDT
1:15 PM
CDT
3h 15m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2483
WN Southwest
B38M
8:50 AM
PDT
2:05 PM
CDT
3h 15m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2393
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
PDT
6:35 PM
CDT
3h 20m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1199
WN Southwest
B38M
2:00 PM
PDT
7:15 PM
CDT
3h 15m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 55m WN → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach flights
DAL Dallas 5h 1m CWGEJALBQ → WN Dallas (DAL) to Long Beach flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 5m EJALXJWN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Long Beach flights
AUS Austin 5h 13m LXJWN → WN Austin (AUS) to Long Beach flights
DEN Denver 5h 45m WN → WN Denver (DEN) to Long Beach flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 56m WN → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Long Beach flights
OAK Oakland 6h 20m WN → WN Oakland (OAK) to Long Beach flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 30m WN → UAWN Sacramento (SMF) to Long Beach flights
SJC San Jose 7h 13m WN → WN San Jose (SJC) to Long Beach flights
MDW Chicago 7h 55m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Long Beach flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Long Beach
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,372 mi 3h 20m nonstop -2h behind

HOU–LGB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,372 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 8 737, 738, 7S7, B38M 3h15-3h20 39% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
PHX ~4h 55m DAL ~5h 1m LAS ~5h 5m ELP ~5h 12m AUS ~5h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
493
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
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
Arriving
59%
Return
LGB → HOU
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
82%
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 3
Weekly flights 8 2
Flight time 3h 20m 3h
Departure OTP 39% –
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 20m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance1,372 mi / 2,207 km
Flight time3h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 3h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,372 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HOU to LGB: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Love Field and Harry Reid.
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 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to LGB is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,372 miles (2,207 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Love Field and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).