Los Angeles to Houston (LAX–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–IAH is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,376 miles in approximately 2h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 176 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: BR, CA, VA | 88 | 32Q, 739, 7M9, B39M, E75L | 2h43-3h31 | Star Alliance | BR, CA, VA | |
| AA American Airlines Also: CX, PR | 14 | E75 | 3h12-3h31 | Oneworld | CX, PR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KL, LA, SK | 13 | 319 | 3h10-3h14 | SkyTeam | AF, KL, LA, SK | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 12 | 320, 32Q | 3h04-3h11 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | E75 | 3h31 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | 32Q | 3h11 | – | Y4 | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Houston from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→IAH | BUR→IAH | SNA→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 18 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 277 | 1 | 28 |
| Flight time | 2h 43m | 3h 30m | 2h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With 277 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to IAH ranges from 2 hours 43 minutes to 3 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,376 miles (2,215 km). There are approximately 277 weekly flights outbound and 284 return, totaling 561 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
176 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA) and Ontario (ONT).