HoustonLos AngelesFlight TimeHOU–LAX
Houston (William P. Hobby Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport).
The flight from Houston (HOU) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 2h 59m on average, covering about 1,416 miles. Across 4 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 57m and the slowest 3h 4m, with Southwest Airlines flying it most often.
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| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2h 59m | 1,416 mi | 2h 57m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for HOU to LAX
Our current provider sample includes 3-4/day from HOU to LAX across 1 captured airline.
- First departure
- 07:30
- Last departure
- 22:40
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 12
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 3-4/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 07:3008:1008:15 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 4 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-11 and 2026-06-14, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from HOU to LAX?
The HOU to LAX flight takes 2h 59m on average based on 4 tracked flights.
How far is HOU from LAX?
HOU to LAX is about 1,416 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from HOU to LAX?
Southwest Airlines flies the HOU to LAX route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from HOU to LAX?
Aircraft observed on HOU to LAX include Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8.