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

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1,387 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 12m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2706
WN Southwest
7S7
5:00 AM
PDT T1
10:20 AM
CDT
3h 20m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2399
WN Southwest
B38M
5:10 AM
PDT T1
10:30 AM
CDT
3h 20m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1426
WN Southwest
7S7
5:15 AM
PDT T1
10:35 AM
CDT
3h 20m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN26
WN Southwest
73H
6:35 AM
PDT T1
11:50 AM
CDT
3h 15m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2310
WN Southwest
B38M
8:40 AM
PDT T1
2:00 PM
CDT
3h 20m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2219
WN Southwest
7M8
8:55 AM
PDT T1
2:15 PM
CDT
3h 20m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3225
WN Southwest
7S7
1:08 PM
PDT T1
6:19 PM
CDT
3h 11m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN323
WN Southwest
7S7
2:20 PM
PDT T1
7:40 PM
CDT
3h 20m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4858
WN Southwest
7M8
8:38 PM
PDT T1
1:49 AM+1
CDT
3h 11m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2402
WN Southwest
B38M
11:50 PM
PDT T1
5:05 AM+1
CDT
3h 15m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN582
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
CDT
9:30 AM
PDT
3h 25m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3655
WN Southwest
B38M
8:10 AM
CDT T4
9:35 AM
PDT
3h 25m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2007
WN Southwest
738
8:35 AM
CDT
9:49 AM
PDT
3h 14m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2008
WN Southwest
737
11:55 AM
CDT T4
1:20 PM
PDT
3h 25m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3970
WN Southwest
7M8
2:55 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
PDT
3h 25m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4857
WN Southwest
B38M
7:10 PM
CDT T4
8:35 PM
PDT
3h 25m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4802
WN Southwest
7M8
7:25 PM
CDT
8:50 PM
PDT
3h 25m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN207
WN Southwest
738
9:40 PM
CDT T4
11:05 PM
PDT
3h 25m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4493
WN Southwest
73H
10:19 PM
CDT T3
11:36 PM
PDT
3h 17m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2011
WN Southwest
7M8
11:20 PM
CDT T3
12:37 AM+1
PDT
3h 17m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1372
WN Southwest
7M8
11:40 PM
CDT T3
1:04 AM+1
PDT
3h 24m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AUS Austin 4h 48m AAAMAS WN Austin (AUS) to Houston flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 53m AAACAF EJAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Houston flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 5m AAACAF WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Houston flights
DAL Dallas 5h 5m EJALXJUA WNXE Dallas (DAL) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 19m 5YAAAM AABAEJA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
SAN San Diego 5h 32m AAAFAM WN San Diego (SAN) to Houston flights
SAT San Antonio 5h 43m AAAFCI LXJWN San Antonio (SAT) to Houston flights
DEN Denver 5h 45m AAACAF EJAWN Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
MSY New Orleans 5h 47m AMDLMX WN New Orleans (MSY) to Houston flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 51m ACAMAV WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston flights
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Los Angeles to Houston
4 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 1,387 mi 3h 20m nonstop +2h ahead

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 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 28 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h11-3h20 80%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 80% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 80%
TWY TWY 0 80%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + TWY + WN (29 flights/wk, 97%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 3%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,777
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
100%
Return
HOU → LAX
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
98%
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 4 2 3
Weekly flights 28 8 1
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 15m 2h 42m
Departure OTP 80%
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 20m gate to gate.
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 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights28 out / 30 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,387 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from LAX to HOU: Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
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 Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 28 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 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,387 miles (2,233 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).