Cheap flights Houston (HOU) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Houston to Los Angeles is a 1618-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | HOU → LAX | $391 | $100 | $491 |
| Cheapest combo | IAH → LAX | $367 | $111 | $478 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$13. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Houston
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU — Houston | 11 mi / 16m | $60 | $391 | $451 |
| IAH — Houston | 18.8 mi / 25m | $71 | $367 | $438 |
| AUS — Austin | 166.2 mi / 2h 38m | $114 | $344 | $458 |
Arrival airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from HOU | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $40 | $391 | $431 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $40 | $405 | $445 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $52 | $396 | $448 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 1618 miles, 1d 3h, and an estimated $284 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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