Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Houston
Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Houston? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Los Angeles to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500–8,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Los Angeles to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-11-10
LAX - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-11
LAX - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-12
LAX - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-13
LAX - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 7,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-07
LAX - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 8,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-09
LAX - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 8,500 Pts + $5.6
Los Angeles to Houston flight facts
Distance
1,387 mi
2,232 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Airports in Houston
HOU · William P Hobby
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Los Angeles - Houston · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Santa Ana - Houston · Santa Ana is 36 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Ontario - Houston · Ontario is 47 mi from Los Angeles
Flights San Diego - Houston · San Diego is 109 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Los Angeles - Austin · Austin is 148 mi from Houston
Flights Los Angeles - Waco · Waco is 179 mi from Houston
Premium cabin flights from Los Angeles to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
LAX - HOU
First | 1 Stop
From 18,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
LAX - HOU
First | 1 Stop
From 23,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
LAX - HOU
First | 1 Stop
From 26,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
LAX - HOU
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
LAX - HOU
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
LAX - HOU
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Los Angeles to Houston depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Los Angeles to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Los Angeles to Houston.
Los Angeles and Houston are about 1,387 miles (2,232 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,387-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Departures from Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). Arrivals in Houston: William P Hobby (HOU).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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