Los Angeles to Houston (LAX–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN4299
WN Southwest
B38M
5:00 AM
PDT T1
10:10 AM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3828
WN Southwest
737
8:30 AM
PDT T1
1:40 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2058
WN Southwest
7M8
11:30 AM
PDT T1
4:40 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1076
WN Southwest
7M8
12:20 PM
PDT T1
5:30 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN869
WN Southwest
738
6:56 PM
PDT T1
11:53 PM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2854
WN Southwest
B38M
11:50 PM
PDT T1
5:00 AM+1
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2046
WN Southwest
73H
11:50 PM
PDT T1
5:00 AM+1
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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DL8929
DL Delta
752
12:30 AM
CDT
1:43 AM
PDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WN165
WN Southwest
B38M
5:55 AM
CDT T1
7:30 AM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN642
WN Southwest
738
8:45 AM
CDT T2
10:25 AM
PDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1772
WN Southwest
73H
9:50 AM
CDT
11:30 AM
PDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2616
WN Southwest
73H
2:45 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1080
WN Southwest
7M8
2:58 PM
CDT T4
4:29 PM
PDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
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WN4453
WN Southwest
73H
4:05 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN241
WN Southwest
B38M
9:55 PM
CDT T4
11:30 PM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1334
WN Southwest
7M8
10:35 PM
CDT
12:15 AM+1
PDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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Los Angeles to Houston
4 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 1,387 mi 2h 27m nonstop +2h ahead 162 1-stop hubs

LAX–HOU is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,387 miles in approximately 2h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 162 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 23 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M 2h57-3h10 88%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 88% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 88%
TWY TWY 0 88%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + TWY + WN (23 flights/wk, 96%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 4%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to HOU direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
162
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~50h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,742
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.

Other ways to reach Houston from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric LAX→HOU LGB→HOU BUR→HOU
Distance from LAX 17 mi 18 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 2
Weekly flights 24 7
Flight time 2h 27m 3h 10m 4h 23m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,387 mi / 2,233 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 27m to 3h 10m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,387 mi / 2,233 km
Flight time2h 27m to 3h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights24 out / 26 return
1-stop connections162 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 2h 27m to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,387 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, TWY and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from LAX to HOU. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYR, TRM, VNY, CLD, SCF, FTW, TEX, SNA, PGA, DRO, TUS, SAF, PRB, BJC, SBA, NTR, RIL, EGE, OGD, SGU, APC, CCR, MTY, MTJ, CMI, COS, APA, PVU, ADS, PSP, ASE, LNK, MRY, MKC, LIT, ECP, HDN, BUR, SUS, JAC, LAP, BLI, XNA, IOW, STS, HWD, GDL, TLC, UGN, SFO, PDK, QRO, LRD, BHM, MKE, PWK, STP, DSM, PNS, LEX, RNO, BZN, CVG, TYS, NAS, SUN, PIE, FCA, GRB, YYC, AGS, OPF, SAV, AIK, SUA, BFI, FXE, GSP, APF, VRB, ORD, GSO, PBI, YHM, INT, RSW, CLT, TLH, CLE, YYZ, YVR, SBN, TEB, HPN, PLS, CMH, GCM, IAD, MMU, ORF, PHL, BED, EWR, POP, BGR, BOS, YUL, PVD, LGA, SXM, OMA, BGI, SAL, LIR, LIM, SMF, MSP, MCI, PHX, LAS, SAN, ELP, AUS, BNA, SJO, TPA, DAL, DEN, ABQ, DFW, MSY, SAT, SJC, IND, MDW, FLL, MEM, OAK, OKC, LTN, MCO, ATL, SLC, MIA, BWI, STL, PIT, LIN, MAD, LGB, TUL, DCA, SJD, SDF, PVR, RDU, MFE, CUN, BZE, HCR, JWN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from HOU to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, BUR and SNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LAX to HOU

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LAX to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to HOU ranges from 2 hours 27 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,387 miles (2,233 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

162 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TYR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).