Houston to Los Angeles (IAH–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IAH–LAX is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,376 miles in approximately 3h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 180 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: BR, CA, EK, NH, OZ, VA | 93 | 739, 7M9, B39M | 3h29-3h50 | Star Alliance | BR, CA, EK, NH, OZ, VA | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, LA | 19 | 319 | 3h37-3h42 | SkyTeam | AF, LA | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, CX, PR | 14 | E75 | 3h48-3h51 | Oneworld | AS, CX, PR | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | 321 | 3h51 | – | Y4 | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | 32Q | 3h34 | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| P9 Asia Pacific Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Houston
| Metric | IAH→LAX | HOU→LAX | BPT→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAH | – | 24 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 298 | 25 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 29m | 3h 11m | 3h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.
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.
IAH–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAH to LAX
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Asia Pacific Airlines and United Airlines. With 298 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAH to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to LAX ranges from 3 hours 29 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,376 miles (2,215 km). There are approximately 298 weekly flights outbound and 275 return, totaling 573 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
180 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 (HOU), Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT) and Austin (AUS).