Los Angeles to Houston (LAX–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–IAH is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,376 miles in approximately 3h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: BR, CA, EK, NH, NZ, OZ, VA | 64 | 739, 7M9, B39M | 3h20-3h26 | Star Alliance | BR, CA, EK, NH, NZ, OZ, VA | |
| AA American Airlines Also: CX, PR | 14 | E75, E75L | 3h28-3h31 | Oneworld | CX, PR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, LA, SK | 14 | 319 | 3h12-3h18 | SkyTeam | AF, LA, SK | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 12 | 32Q, A21N | 3h24-3h42 | – | Y4 | |
| QF Qantas | 7 | E75 | 3h31 | Oneworld | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | E75 | 3h31 | Oneworld | – | |
| KL KLM | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→IAH | LGB→IAH | BUR→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 304 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 24m | 3h 25m | 2h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 66% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · IAH: 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.
No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.
Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.
Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.
LAX–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to IAH
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Qantas, Qatar Airways, KLM, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air and Spirit Airlines. With 304 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to IAH is about 3 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,376 miles (2,215 km). There are approximately 304 weekly flights outbound and 310 return, totaling 614 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Paso, Phoenix Sky Harbor and San Antonio. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).