HoustonLos AngelesNonstop Flight TimeHOU–LAX
Houston (William P. Hobby Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport).
The nonstop flight from Houston (HOU) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 2h 53m on average, covering about 1,387 miles. Across 3 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 48m and the slowest 3h 2m. The current schedule below is the better source for planned airline frequency.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2h 53m | 1,387 mi | Nonstop | 2h 48m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Houston to Los Angeles
Southwest Airlines operates 3-4/day flights from HOU to LAX.
- First departure
- 07:30
- Last departure
- 22:40
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 12
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 3-4/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 07:3008:10 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 3 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Houston to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from Houston (HOU) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 2h 53m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 2h 48m and the slowest 3h 2m.
How far is Houston from Los Angeles?
Houston (HOU) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 1,387 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Houston to Los Angeles?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (HOU) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 3-4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Houston to Los Angeles?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (HOU) to Los Angeles (LAX).
What aircraft fly from Houston to Los Angeles?
The HOU–LAX route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Houston
- IAH - HoustonGeorge Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport · 24 mi from HOUFlights from IAH
Near Los Angeles
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 18 mi from LAXFlights to BUR
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 36 mi from LAXFlights to SNA
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 47 mi from LAXFlights to ONT