Flights Los Angeles → Houston
As of November 2026, economy flights from Los Angeles to Houston have a typical range USD 456–1678, median USD 489. Full range across all 475 offers: USD 336–5429. We found 66% of 475 offers from budget carriers (around USD 484) and 34% from full-service carriers (around USD 516).
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Best offers by airline: Los Angeles → Houston
Based on 475 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Los Angeles → Houston
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | — | — | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 90 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 90 | — |
| United Airlines | — | USD 80 | — |
| United | — | USD 100 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | USD 59 | — | — |
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 Los Angeles to Houston cost?
Based on 475 offers · November 2026
Los Angeles to Houston flights ranged from USD 336 to USD 5429 across 475 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 591 and premium fares around 1609 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 475 offers.
These 475 offers (November 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 465 and USD 694
What hidden fees do Los Angeles to Houston flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Los Angeles to Houston routes. The breakdown below is based on 475 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 43 | 8% |
| WN | 11 | 2% |
| Southwest | 90 | 20% |
| AA | 75 | 14% |
| DL | 47 | 2% |
| UA | 55 | 4% |
| United | 100 | 21% |
| AS | 103 | 16% |
United: base ~USD 375 + fees USD 100 = ~USD 475 total. Southwest Airlines: base ~USD 473 + fees USD 11 = ~USD 484 total.
United's USD 100 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Southwest Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 98 base difference shrinks to USD 9 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.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Los Angeles to Houston?
9 airlines flew Los Angeles to Houston in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. 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.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier | 34 | — | 339 | n/a |
 Southwest | 6 | — | 456 | 90 (20%) |
 United | 18 | — | 475 | 100 (21%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 256 | 456–696 | 484 | 11 (2%) |
 United Airlines | 88 | 475–2876 | 516 | 55 (11%) |
 American Airlines | 10 | 492–584 | 529 | 75 (14%) |
 Frontier Airlines | 4 | 405–587 | 566 | 43 (8%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 6 | 603–656 | 656 | 103 (16%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 53 | 1256–3678 | 1836 | 47 (3%) |
Where do the best Los Angeles → Houston 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: Los Angeles to Houston flights
- Full-service carriers on Los Angeles–Houston cost 1.7x more than budget airlines (USD 802 vs USD 461 median; overall median USD 489).
- AS charges 9.5x more in ancillary fees than WN — USD 103 vs USD 11 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 1285 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 339. 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 Los Angeles to Houston cost?
- Based on 475 offers analyzed, Los Angeles to Houston flights range from USD 336 to USD 5429, with a median price of USD 489. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Los Angeles to Houston flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 32 to the base fare on Los Angeles to Houston flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Los Angeles to Houston including all fees?
- Frontier has the lowest median fare on Los Angeles to Houston at USD 339 (median across 34 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Los Angeles–Houston 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 339. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Los Angeles to Houston routes?
- Los Angeles to Houston has 9 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 336 to USD 5429 across 475 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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