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Track Los Angeles to Houston Flights

Get SMS alerts for LAX-IAH flights. United's coast-to-Texas connector.

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Outbound

3 hours 15 minutes

Return

3 hours 40 minutes

Daily Flights

6+

Airlines

2

Timezone note

Houston is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central vs Pacific Time).

About this route

Los Angeles to Houston flights

Los Angeles to Houston links the West Coast's largest metro with the energy capital of the country. United dominates this route through its IAH hub, providing key connections between California and the Gulf Coast. The oil and gas industry drives significant business traffic on this corridor.

The 2-hour timezone gain flying eastbound means morning LA departures arrive in late afternoon Houston time. IAH's sprawling terminal complex — one of the largest in the US — means significant time between touchdown and reaching the curb, making landing alerts valuable for ride coordination.

Airlines

Airlines on this route

UnitedSpirit

Airports on this route

How it works

Track Los Angeles to Houston.

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Type the flight number for Los Angeles to Houston.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

How long is the LAX to IAH flight?

About 3 hours 15 minutes eastbound and 3 hours 40 minutes westbound.

Which airlines fly LA to Houston?

United offers the most service through its IAH hub. Spirit also provides nonstop flights.

What's the time difference?

Houston is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central vs Pacific Time).

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Tom Walsh
Tom Walsh

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Aviation lover who built SkyText because families deserve to know when someone lands safely. Has tracked more flights than he'd like to admit.