Houston to Los Angeles (IAH–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAH–LAX is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and EVA Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,376 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 129 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 83 | 739, 752, 7M9, B39M | 3h10-3h56 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 19 | 319 | 3h41-3h53 | SkyTeam | – | |
| BR EVA Air | 14 | 739 | 3h57-4h01 | Star Alliance | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 14 | 320, 32Q | 3h38-3h45 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 7 | E75 | 3h31 | Oneworld | – | |
| AF Air France | 7 | 319 | 3h53 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | E75 | 4h | Oneworld | – | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 753 | 3h59 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 320 | 4h | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Houston
| Metric | IAH→LAX | HOU→LAX | AUS→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAH | – | 24 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 4 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 165 | 42 | 229 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 3h 3m | 1h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
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, Air France, EVA Air, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. With 165 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 10 minutes to 4 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,376 miles (2,215 km). There are approximately 165 weekly flights outbound and 162 return, totaling 327 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
129 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).