Long Beach to Houston (LGB–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,372 mi airlines 15/wk
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7M8
12:50 PM
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5:55 PM
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3h 5m
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WN3546
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
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6:25 PM
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3h 10m
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WN3687
WN Southwest
73H
4:15 PM
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9:24 PM
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3h 9m
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WN3851
WN Southwest
7S7
8:20 AM
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10:05 AM
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3h 45m
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WN3172
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 AM
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10:25 AM
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B38M
12:52 PM
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2:18 PM
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3h 26m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Long Beach to Houston
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,372 mi 2h 50m nonstop +2h ahead 26 1-stop hubs

LGB–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,372 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore LGB Routes HOU Routes LGB Live Flights HOU Live Flights LGB Delays HOU Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGB–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 73H, 7M8, 7S7 3h05-3h10 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGB to HOU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
SCF ~4h 41m SNA ~4h 50m BZN ~6h 46m RNO ~6h 50m LEX ~7h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
499
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGB → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
HOU → LGB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGB delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Long Beach

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric LGB→HOU LAX→HOU SNA→HOU
Distance from LGB – 17 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 2
Weekly flights 15 41 1
Flight time 2h 50m 3h 2h 59m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Houston flights · Burbank (BUR) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGB with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Long Beach.
LGB: PDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,372 mi / 2,207 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m to 3h 10m.
Facts

LGB–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Long Beach to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,372 mi / 2,207 km
Flight time2h 50m to 3h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 14 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGB to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Long Beach International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 2h 50m to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,372 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from LGB to HOU. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, SNA, BZN, RNO, LEX, FCA, FMY, ATL, IND, SRQ, COE, IAD, MIA, HPN, LAS, PHX, DEN, AUS, SLC, SJC, DAL, OAK, MDW, SMF, BNA and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Long Beach.
Yes, return flights from HOU to LGB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, SNA and BUR. 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 LGB to HOU

Long Beach International Airport (LGB) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LGB to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGB to HOU ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,372 miles (2,207 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 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 Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana (SNA) and Burbank (BUR).