Los Angeles to Houston (LAX–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 41 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 3h05-3h10 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – |
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 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | 15 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 2h 50m | 2h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
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 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).