flights.net IAH → LAX
- Distance
- 1,376 mi
- Carriers
- 3
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a US domestic route of about 1,376 miles. United anchors this corridor from its Houston Intercontinental hub against Southwest and American on the West Coast run. Houston to Los Angeles serves energy-sector business and entertainment-bound connecting traffic.
Connecting Houston, United States with Los Angeles, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 1,376-mile sector nonstop in about 3h 15m. Departures use George Bush Intercontinental Airport, a 5 terminals airport that is a base for United Airlines; arrivals land at Los Angeles International Airport, which has 9 terminals and anchors American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the IAH–LAX sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1,376 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 3h 15m |
| Nonstop carriers | 3 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Boeing 757 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines operate nonstop service from Houston to Los Angeles. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- United Airlines (UA)
- Southwest Airlines (WN)
- American Airlines (AA)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Boeing 757 between Houston and Los Angeles. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Spring and fall avoid Houston's oppressive summer humidity while keeping fares moderate. October is comfortable on the Texas end.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Houston to Los Angeles route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for IAH–LAX where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
Related routes
- PHX → LAX Phoenix to Los Angeles
- SLC → LAX Salt Lake City to Los Angeles
- LAS → LAX Las Vegas to Los Angeles
- DEN → LAX Denver to Los Angeles
- LAX → SEA Los Angeles to Seattle
- SEA → LAX Seattle to Los Angeles
- ATL → LAX Atlanta to Los Angeles
- EWR → LAX Newark to Los Angeles
- BOS → LAX Boston to Los Angeles
- LAX → SFO Los Angeles to San Francisco
- SFO → LAX San Francisco to Los Angeles
- LAX → ORD Los Angeles to Chicago
- ORD → LAX Chicago to Los Angeles
- JFK → LAX New York to Los Angeles
- LAX → JFK Los Angeles to New York
- LAX → LHR Los Angeles to London
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Houston to Los Angeles?
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 1,376 miles (2,214 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 3h 15m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Houston to Los Angeles?
- United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines operate nonstop service from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- What aircraft are used on the IAH to LAX route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A320 and Boeing 757 on the Houston–Los Angeles route.
- When is the best time to fly from Houston to Los Angeles?
- Spring and fall avoid Houston's oppressive summer humidity while keeping fares moderate. October is comfortable on the Texas end.
- Is IAH to LAX a nonstop flight?
- Yes. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the IAH to LAX route connect?
- This route links Houston, United States with Los Angeles, United States.
- Which airports does the Houston to Los Angeles route use?
- Flights depart George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH/KIAH) in Houston and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX/KLAX) in Los Angeles.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.