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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $376. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.$378 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.
Los Angeles.$378 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.
Los Angeles.$378 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.
Los Angeles.$378 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.
Los Angeles.$378 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.
Los Angeles.$394 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $394, select.
Los Angeles.$394 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $394, select.
Los Angeles.$421 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $421, select.
Los Angeles.$462 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $462, select.
Los Angeles.$462 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $462, select.
Los Angeles.$462 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $462, select.
Los Angeles.$464 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.
Los Angeles.$464 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.
Los Angeles.$514 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Mar, returning Wed, 17 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $514, select.
Los Angeles.$549 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Apr, returning Wed, 21 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Sat, 17 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $549, select.
Los Angeles.$549 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Apr, returning Tue, 18 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 18 May, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $549, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston Hobby to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from $725
Aug
from $378
Sep
from $378
Oct
from $378
Nov
from $378
Dec
from $462
Jan
from $464
Feb
from $462
Mar
from $514
Apr
from $549
May
from $603
Jun
from $1,162

Direct flights from Houston Hobby to Los Angeles

Alternative Houston Hobby to Los Angeles routes

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Hawthorne

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Los Angeles International

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Long Beach Municipal

28km from central Los Angeles
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Los Angeles Van Nuys

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Santa Ana John Wayne

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Ontario International

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Houston to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$376
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time3 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week36

Finding cheap flights from Houston Hobby to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Houston Hobby to Los Angeles is $378. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Houston Hobby to Los Angeles.
Southwest Airlines flies direct from Houston Hobby to Los Angeles.
As of July 2026, there are 36 flights per week flying from Houston Hobby to Los Angeles.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby to Los Angeles is usually October.
If you're flying from Houston Hobby Airport, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 19.6 km away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from $378.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles on Thursday, 1 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 34 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 23°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles.

Travelling from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles: what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.

  • Los Angeles is two hours behind Houston, where Houston Hobby Airport is located. Los Angeles runs on the UTC-8 timezone.

  • Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most traveled route, with 17 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from HOU to LAX is with Southwest Airlines at 22:50. Go for the first departure with Southwest Airlines at 05:05 if you want to get on your way earlier.

  • Leave enough time to catch your HOU to Los Angeles flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Direct Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles tickets are available for booking. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is where you'll be landing.

  • Book your favourite seat with Southwest Airlines. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles.

  • HOU is about 16 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Searching for a hotel close to HOU? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • 79% of flights that depart Houston Hobby Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles

  • $190 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles flight. A return plane ticket right now is $376. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • To find cheap flights from HOU to Los Angeles, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.

  • Landing cheap tickets from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to access the best prices across every month and bag an incredible deal.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from HOU to Los Angeles by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Find an affordable flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 29 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour.

  • Consider booking a hotel near LAX if you're coming in on a late flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:

  • Booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from HOU to Los Angeles can help you get the lowest rate.

  • The address for LAX is One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • Once your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 29 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so.

  • There are some great places to drop your things at near VNY. Kick back and get cosy after your HOU to Los Angeles flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Typically, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Lock in your ride from VNY as soon as you've confirmed your plans.

Best time to go to Los Angeles

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles, while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Los Angeles based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from HOU to Los Angeles in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

More about Los Angeles

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Los Angeles right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles:

  • Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Sign are just two of the major attractions to put on your Los Angeles travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hollywood Bowl.

Explore more of the United States

  • San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.

  • If you're ready to explore another great destination in the United States, consider San Jose, roughly 499 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley are among its highlights.

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