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IAH–LAX · Nonstop

Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport).

The estimated flight time from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 3h 25m, covering 1,376 miles. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines fly the route nonstop with 13-14/day departures, from 06:00 to 22:03 local time.

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At a glance

IAH to LAX route summary
Est. flight time	Distance	Route type	Captured freq.	Market
~3h 25m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet.	1,376 mi	Nonstop	13-14/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking.	Domestic

Airlines on this route

Nonstop airlines from Houston to Los Angeles

United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines operate 13-14/day flights from IAH to LAX. Departures leave from Terminals C and A at IAH.

First departure: 06:00
Last departure: 22:03
Cadence: ~hourly
Scheduled departure times: 23

Captured airlines for IAH to LAX, sampled daily frequency, aircraft and departure times
Airline	Captured daily freq.	Aircraft	Departures (local)
United Airlines	10/day	Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal C

Aircraft on this route

Flying the other way?

LAX to IAH flights — 12-13/day on 4 airlines →

Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for IAH, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 93 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.

Data methodology

Route FAQ

How long is the flight from Houston to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 3h 25m, based on the 1,376-mile flying distance.

How far is Houston from Los Angeles?

Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 1,376 miles by air.

Are there nonstop flights from Houston to Los Angeles?

Yes. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 13-14/day departures.

Which airlines fly from Houston to Los Angeles?

United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX).

What aircraft fly from Houston to Los Angeles?

The IAH–LAX route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Embraer E-Jet.

Route hubs

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