Direct flights from Los Angeles to Houston
24 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from LAX to HOU.
Flight time: about 2h51m nonstop
Flying back? Houston Hobby → Los Angeles · 24 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Los Angeles local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2480 | 12:40a | 2h47m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Southwest SWA4128 | 5:00a | 2h38m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA572 | 5:00a | 2h48m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA572 | 5:05a | 2h54m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA1368 | 8:05a | 2h58m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2307 | 8:10a | 2h46m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA427 | 11:25a | 2h51m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4694 | 12:30p | 2h50m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4694 | 2:35p | 2h54m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA594 | 6:35p | 2h57m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA9001 | 7:45p | 2h57m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2881 | 7:45p | 2h48m | Mon, Fri |
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Other airports near Los Angeles with nonstops to Houston
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| LGB — Long BeachSouthwest | 17 mi | 7 |
| ONT — OntarioSouthwest | 47 mi | 7 |
| SAN — San DiegoSouthwest | 109 mi | 19 |
The route
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Nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston (HOU)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has 24 nonstop flights a week to Houston (HOU), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of LAX and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Houston?
The nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston (HOU) takes about 2h51m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Houston to Los Angeles?
Yes — 24 nonstop flights a week from Houston Hobby (HOU) back to Los Angeles (LAX) on Southwest, based on recently observed departures.