Flights Houston → Los Angeles
As of October 2026, economy flights from Houston to Los Angeles have a typical range USD 155–672, median USD 309. Full range across all 201 offers: USD 88–1669. We analyzed 201 offers from 13 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Houston → Los Angeles
Based on 201 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Houston → Los Angeles
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest | Included | USD 45 | — |
| Frontier | — | — | — |
| American | — | USD 55 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United | — | USD 50 | — |
| Sun Country Air | — | — | — |
| jetBlue | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| Alaska | — | USD 45 | — |
| Delta | — | USD 45 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Houston to Los Angeles cost?
Based on 201 offers · October 2026
Houston to Los Angeles flights ranged from USD 88 to USD 1669 across 201 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 201 offers.
These 201 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 209 and USD 488
What hidden fees do Houston to Los Angeles flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Houston to Los Angeles routes. The breakdown below is based on 201 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| UA | 33 | 6% |
| WN | 45 | 16% |
| F9 | 10 | 3% |
| American | 55 | 28% |
| AA | 50 | 14% |
| DL | 38 | 5% |
| United | 50 | 18% |
| SY | 15 | 6% |
| B6 | 45 | 16% |
| AS | 45 | 8% |
| Alaska | 45 | 10% |
| Delta | 45 | 9% |
American: base ~USD 120 + fees USD 55 = ~USD 175 total. Frontier Airlines: base ~USD 272 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 282 total.
American's USD 55 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Frontier Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 152 base difference shrinks to USD 107 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.American charges 5.5x more in ancillary fees than F9 on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Houston to Los Angeles?
13 airlines flew Houston to Los Angeles in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Frontier), fares ranged USD 94–164 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier | 19 | 94–164 | 149 | n/a |
 American | 9 | 154–240 | 175 | 55 (31%) |
 United | 12 | 255–319 | 255 | 50 (20%) |
 Sun Country Airlines | 2 | 259–267 | 263 | 15 (6%) |
 B6 | 1 | — | 274 | 45 (16%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 28 | 175–405 | 280 | 45 (16%) |
 Frontier Airlines | 24 | 159–487 | 282 | 10 (4%) |
 American Airlines | 42 | 169–575 | 332 | 50 (15%) |
 Alaska | 4 | 418–519 | 453 | 45 (10%) |
 Delta | 1 | — | 490 | 45 (9%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 6 | 352–757 | 528 | 45 (9%) |
 United Airlines | 29 | 164–995 | 542 | 33 (6%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 24 | 339–1294 | 628 | 38 (6%) |
Where do the best Houston → Los Angeles prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Houston to Los Angeles flights
- Full-service carriers on Houston–Los Angeles cost 1.7x more than budget airlines (USD 407 vs USD 246 median; overall median USD 309).
- American charges 5.5x more in ancillary fees than F9 — USD 55 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 414 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 175. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Houston to Los Angeles cost?
- Based on 201 offers analyzed, Houston to Los Angeles flights range from USD 88 to USD 1669, with a median price of USD 309. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Houston to Los Angeles flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 39 to the base fare on Houston to Los Angeles flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Houston to Los Angeles including all fees?
- Frontier has the lowest median fare on Houston to Los Angeles at USD 149 (median across 19 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Houston–Los Angeles flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 175. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Houston to Los Angeles routes?
- Houston to Los Angeles has 13 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 88 to USD 1669 across 201 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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