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

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1,387 mi airlines 41/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 9h ago
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WN2291
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
7S7
8:30 AM
PDT T1
1:40 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN4299
WN Southwest
73H
8:45 AM
PDT T1
1:55 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3050
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
PDT T1
1:50 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2058
WN Southwest
7M8
1:00 PM
PDT T1
6:10 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2039
WN Southwest
7M8
1:32 PM
PDT T1
6:42 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN869
WN Southwest
7M8
6:15 PM
PDT T1
11:25 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1004
WN Southwest
73H
11:50 PM
PDT T1
5:00 AM+1
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2854
WN Southwest
73H
11:50 PM
PDT T1
5:00 AM+1
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1841
WN Southwest
B38M
7:40 AM
CDT T4
9:30 AM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1057
WN Southwest
B38M
8:10 AM
CDT T4
10:05 AM
PDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN642
WN Southwest
73H
8:45 AM
CDT
10:25 AM
PDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2711
WN Southwest
73H
9:57 AM
CDT
11:24 AM
PDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
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WN1218
WN Southwest
73H
2:40 PM
CDT
4:30 PM
PDT
3h 50m
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
73H
2:45 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1467
WN Southwest
738
6:46 PM
CDT T5
8:22 PM
PDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
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WN165
WN Southwest
73H
8:35 PM
CDT
10:10 PM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN241
WN Southwest
73H
9:55 PM
CDT
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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WN3076
WN Southwest
737
10:50 PM
CDT T4
12:40 AM+1
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3604
WN Southwest
7M8
11:46 PM
CDT
1:24 AM+1
PDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
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Los Angeles to Houston
3 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 1,387 mi 3h 5m nonstop +2h ahead 103 1-stop hubs

LAX–HOU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 1,387 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 103 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 41 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h05-3h10 82%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 82% SkyTeam
TWY TWY 1 82%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY + WN (42 flights/wk, 98%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 2%)
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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
103
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,758
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → HOU
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
61%
Return
HOU → LAX
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → HOU delays →

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 3 2 1
Weekly flights 41 15 1
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 50m 2h 52m
Departure OTP 82%
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 3h 5m 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 time3h 5m to 3h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights41 out / 42 return
1-stop connections103 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 3h 5m to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,387 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, TWY and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from LAX to HOU. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEX, SCF, BUR, PVU, PSP, BJC, SBA, SAF, APA, COS, OGD, MTJ, HWD, ASE, LIT, SNA, EGE, MRY, JAC, TLC, MKC, SFO, QRO, PNS, PDK, STP, BHM, BZN, SUN, FCA, APF, GRB, SAV, SUA, VRB, OPF, PBI, CLT, RSW, CMH, CLE, GSO, YVR, YYZ, IAD, TEB, HPN, SAL, GCM, ORD, PHL, EWR, PIT, BOS, RDU, YUL, SXM, PVR, DFW, SAN, LAS, AUS, TUS, PHX, MCI, ELP, MSY, MDW, SJO, SAT, BNA, DEN, STL, DAL, SJC, SMF, IND, MSP, TPA, ABQ, OAK, FLL, SLC, MCO, LGA, ATL, LTN, BWI, OKC, MIA, OMA, MEM, MAD, DCA, SJD, TUL, CUN, LIN, BZE, FTW, LIR, ADS and HCR. 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.
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 LAX to HOU

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LAX to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to HOU ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,387 miles (2,233 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

103 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).