Los Angeles to Houston (LAX–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 46 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 3h10-3h22 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→HOU | LGB→HOU | BUR→HOU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 46 | 12 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 18m | 3h 10m | 3h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · HOU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to HOU
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to HOU is about 3 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,387 miles (2,233 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Antonio, Albuquerque International Sunport and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).