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Find cheap flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles from $80

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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Los Angeles (HOU-LAX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Hobby to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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3:59 pm - 8:33 pmHOU-LAX
6h 34m1 stop
8:10 am - 1:41 pmLAX-HOU
27h 31m1 stop
$138Frontier
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21
3:59 pm - 8:33 pmHOU-LAX
6h 34m1 stop
8:11 am - 3:09 pmLAX-HOU
28h 58m1 stop
$157Frontier
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Tue, May 7 - Mon, May 13
3:52 pm - 8:40 pmHOU-LAX
6h 48m1 stop
10:43 pm - 3:09 pmLAX-HOU
14h 26m2 stops
Fri, May 3 - Mon, May 13
4:22 pm - 7:45 pmHOU-LAX
5h 23m1 stop
4:30 pm - 11:55 pmLAX-HOU
5h 25m1 stop
$218American Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Tue, May 14
12:22 pm - 4:15 pmHOU-LAX
5h 53m1 stop
4:30 pm - 11:55 pmLAX-HOU
5h 25m1 stop
$238American Airlines
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Thu, May 9 - Wed, May 15
7:55 pm - 9:18 amHOU-LAX
15h 23m1 stop
8:10 am - 1:41 pmLAX-HOU
27h 31m1 stop
Thu, May 30 - Sun, Jun 2
8:00 am - 10:58 amHOU-LAX
28h 58m1 stop
6:10 pm - 7:04 pmLAX-HOU
22h 54m1 stop
$305Sun Country Air
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Sun, Apr 28 - Sat, May 4
8:00 pm - 10:28 amHOU-LAX
16h 28m1 stop
9:00 am - 6:39 pmLAX-HOU
7h 39m1 stop
$324Sun Country Air
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Sun, May 12 - Sun, May 19
10:31 am - 5:10 pmHOU-LAX
8h 39m1 stop
11:50 pm - 12:10 pmLAX-HOU
10h 20m1 stop
$406Delta
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Sat, Apr 27 - Mon, Apr 29
1:00 pm - 8:12 pmHOU-LAX
9h 12m1 stop
12:59 am - 12:04 pmLAX-HOU
9h 05m1 stop
$432Delta
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Fri, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 26

Flights from Hobby to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hobby to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles?

The average price of all flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Los Angeles on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles is February, where tickets cost $172 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $318 and $283 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 76 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $80. Frontier proposed a round-trip connection from $138 and American Airlines from $218.

How many flights are there between Houston Hobby Airport and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Houston Hobby Airport and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 3h 42m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 22 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

How long does a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles take?

The average nonstop flight takes 3h 35m, covering a distance of 1,386 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Houston Hobby Airport at 5:15 am and will be landing in Los Angeles at 6:50 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles jets off at 10:45 pm and lands at 12:20 am.

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October

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$80
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Hobby to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles was $80 for a one-way ticket and $138 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston Hobby Airport and Los Angeles?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles?

    There are nonstop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Los Angeles, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Los Angeles are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $243 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $317 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Houston Hobby Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Houston Hobby Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston Hobby Airport and LAX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Houston Hobby Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Hobby to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Houston Hobby to Los Angeles

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Nonstop returns

Los Angeles to Houston Hobby

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Top 5 airlines serving from Hobby to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Hobby to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 11123 reviews
8.0entertainment
8.6crew
7.5food
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
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I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

8.0 ExcellentCarisa, Mar 2024DFW - LAX
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I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

I was sitting at comfort +. One of the Asian male crew was so loud when he delivered service. When he asked questions or what food you need, he was shouting. He must be a prison guard before going Delta.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Space and comfort was good. Staff could have been more helpful and friendly.

Crew was great. However the seat I had would not recline and stay put. It would spring back to upright. Hopefully they can check the seats and maintain them. Otherwise the plane is clean and the crew is very friendly.

Boarding in Seattle is always a mess. Sat in Deltas new domestic first class cabin. Everything was great except I found the seat cushion to be fairly uncomfortable. I’m a bigger guy so take that into mind (6’2” / 300 lbs.). Crew was meh.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

Delta flights are great. Easy boarding, friendly crew, great entertainment system. The food/snack choices could be a little better, especially on 4+ hour flights, but still better than most other airlines.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

The flight and crew were fine. The entertainment- the sound was so bad through the headphones I could barely understand it and it was a show I had seen before. The food might have been fine but having to have an account with united in order to access the app in order to pay for the food was rage inducing. I had entered my credit card info at home and logged in as guest but that wouldn’t allow the “wallet” tab to open in the app. And then the wifi was so bad that it took about 45 minutes to fully log in and get all the info working at which time I missed the food. You shouldn’t have to give your address, email and phone number in order to get a hamburger.

Unfortunately our flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to Kate arriving aircraft. Once we stated everything was great.

Crew was unhelpful in boarding. Did not help passengers board and store bags efficiently. Did not alleviate tensions as passengers had to stow bags then return forward to seats. Baggage rules are unreasonable. Will fly southwest next time

Flight was absolutely sold out, so that just makes the crews job that much tougher. I will say people (customers) are behaving better over the last year.

I like the united App ,easy to check in and baggage.

Small plane (and thus a bumpy ride), small seats (and a large man next to me), absolutely terrible wifi, and no food options to speak of.

Flight attendant was sincerely mean -- a true disgrace to an otherwise pretty crummy company anyway. Really embarrassing. I actually feel bad for United.

I had a great flight experience on United Airlines. This was my first time flying on United and i have nothing negative to say. As a person with a visual disability, I received reasonable accommodations. The flight crew was friendly and attentive in helping me and communicating safety protocols. I really appreciate that they came to speak with me. I felt safe and comfortable flying on United. I also liked their snacks! They taste much better than the snacks offered by other airlines.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

2.5h delay due to unruly passenger in first class. Had to be removed from the flight. No food unless pre ordered. Didn't know we would need it because of delay.

Only my carry that was taken and found it in my final destination

The flight landed at LAX we were then bussed to collect our bags. That process took nearly as long as the flight. Luckily we weren't in a hurry!

We had a humorous and kind flight attendant, boarding was efficient, flight smooth, pilot gave updates and was humorous too, two drink services was very helpful. In flight entertainment is always appreciated

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

It was fine. Boarding was a little rude. On flight staff was great. The cost to purchase everything was a bit annoying but I get that's the business model.

I liked the fast check in and boarding. The flight fare could be a lot less than what I paid…..

The cost of the ticket was great its literally 1/3 of an equivalent swa ticket

great customer service at the boarding gate that was warm and friendly. the flight experience with no complaints and the attendants were caring and attentive

Great crew. on time flight. no wifi was a bummer.

I paid for extra leg room. The flimsy plastic seat underneath the floatation seat did not line up with the arm rests. It seemed as if the plastic part was zip tied on but immovable. This caused severe uncomfortable for the duration of the flight.

The boarding time. I was in Section 1 the lady in charge just let people in section 3 without see us. Make a line , I have to step out and ask her. We were in the line and she just take my ticket and that’s it, so if I don’t ask her she could leave us at the end! We paid more for that privilege and. She doesn’t care….

See my previous comment which is mostly about our flight from Phoenix to SFO

Plane was clean but they do not allow bag drop until 1 hour before flight. Just encouraging late fees and other issues. The worst I have experienced. Total hostage situation, pay or you miss your flight.

Everything was good, and most importantly on time. They have been extremely tardy in some of my flights

The check in at the airport was awful. Told I need to pay for a bag. The item was taken at screening. I went back to get my $ back and they gave me a coupon with a QR code that doesn’t work. Worst costumer service ever!!!!!

4 hour delay because they used our aircraft to fly a different segment (per the captain)

Lost baggage on my connecting flight. 24 hours later, still no update on my bags.

I had to cancel within 1hour of the reservation an they put you through hell to . no live customer service desk. I'm handy caped and they make it almost impossible to cancel. They are steeling my money. You should not have that airline on your site. Contact me and I will give you all info. Of what the are doing to me just notable treatment they are set up like that to take people

Horrible flight, rude crew, someone had so mu h perfume on breathing was difficult.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Houston to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/22Wed
1 stopFrontier
8h 09mHOU-LAX
$80
4/30Tue
1 stopFrontier
6h 34mHOU-LAX
$81
4/29Mon
2 stops
10h 49mHOU-LAX
$103
6/2Sun
1 stop
15h 57mHOU-LAX
$107
8/13Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 14mHOU-LAX
$109
5/8Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 44mHOU-LAX
$129
5/26Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
17h 38mHOU-LAX
$133
5/12Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
18h 28mHOU-LAX
$140
4/24Wed
1 stopDelta
8h 09mHOU-LAX
$198
6/7Fri
2 stopsDelta
11h 11mHOU-LAX
$789

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Last minute flights from Hobby to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Houston to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/17Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 35mHOU-LAX
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 13mLAX-HOU
$402
4/18Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 41mHOU-LAX
4/22Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 26mLAX-HOU
$452
4/20Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 04mHOU-LAX
4/24Wed
multi-stopDelta
8h 04mLAX-HOU
$456
4/20Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 41mHOU-LAX
4/20Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 26mLAX-HOU
$460
4/20Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 12mHOU-LAX
5/23Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 15mLAX-HOU
$462
4/17Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 35mHOU-LAX
4/20Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 09mLAX-HOU
$466
4/18Thu
multi-stopDelta
7h 43mHOU-LAX
4/22Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 51mLAX-HOU
$566
4/18Thu
multi-stopDelta
7h 43mHOU-LAX
4/22Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 51mLAX-HOU
$652
4/19Fri
multi-stopDelta
10h 53mHOU-LAX
4/22Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 51mLAX-HOU
$667
4/21Sun
multi-stopFrontier
6h 20mHOU-LAX
4/25Thu
multi-stopFrontier
28h 51mLAX-HOU
$688

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Houston Hobby Airport - Los Angeles Flights

Departure:

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)United States

Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - Houston Hobby Airport

Cabin classes:

$314

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